Tight shoes are the enemy of your feet! Not only do they make your feet hurt when you stand or walk, but they can do permanent damage to your feet, posture and body alignment

If your shoes or boots are tight and uncomfortable, see your foot and shoe specialist.

The following helpful hints may help you treat some foot and shoe problems.

• If shoes are tight get them stretched.
• Check your feet for uneven bones, tender spots, bunions, corns, etc.
• Check for rough surfaces inside shoes and have them treated.

Many people have problems at the back of the heels, mainly because a small bone protrudes. This may even wear out the inside of the shoe. Simple spot stretching to shape the back of the shoe or boot will allow room for the bone to fit and reduce discomfort.

• Stay away from footwear that is easy to bend under the arch.
• Have adjustments made regularly to your footwear as needed

Step out of that tight spot and walk with happy feet.