| Shoe fashion can always surprise Podiatrists and | | | | Activ orthotic can help restore the foots natural |
| one of the latest styles to cause some concern is | | | | position within the boot or placing a Stayfresh |
| the UGG boot. This Australian product has | | | | Fleece Insole in a deeper standard shoe can |
| recently proved to be incredibly popular for | | | | provide the insulation required in colder weather. |
| almost all work and social occasions and many | | | | It is important to understand that these problems |
| people feel very comfortable in the fur lining, | | | | do not affect us all and the majority of UGG boot |
| especially during the winter months. This can have | | | | wearers are not necessarily likely to develop |
| positive health benefits because wearing | | | | painful symptoms. However, those whose feet |
| UGG’s insulates the lower leg and feet and | | | | already have support problems are likely to be |
| this can help to prevent chilling of the skin and | | | | made worse and it may take a while before the |
| painful chilblains. Some of those with poor | | | | discomfort shows. Using UGG boots to keep your |
| circulation in the feet will also benefit by | | | | feet warm makes sense but walking longer |
| maintaining a constant temperature in the feet | | | | distances in them may give you more than you |
| and so avoid pain. The toe box area of the UGG | | | | bargained for. Sacrificing comfort for style can |
| boot also does provide more room for the toes | | | | come at a price. |
| than many other boot styles. | | | | Popular UGG-Style boot bad for your feet |
| The problems seem to start when using UGG | | | | The popular UGG-style boot is renowned for its |
| boots to walk a significant distance. Once we learn | | | | comfort. But some doctors worry that the |
| to walk as toddlers, our feet become quickly | | | | fashion staple could cause serious foot pain in the |
| accustomed to wearing shoes as we insulate our | | | | long run. So some podiatrists across the country |
| feet from the ground. This obviously protects our | | | | are telling UGG boot lovers to watch their steps. |
| feet from painful injury but can also affect how | | | | "It may feel cushiony; it may feel comfortable, |
| well the foot works to support itself. Well | | | | but it doesn't mean they're getting the necessary |
| designed shoes will offer some stability to the | | | | arch support that a foot needs to function |
| heel area and allow the joints of the foot to work | | | | effectively," said Dr. Rock Positano of the Hospital |
| normally. This combination of strength and | | | | for Special Surgery in New York City. |
| flexibility allow our feet to feel comfortable when | | | | Boots Remain Popular |
| we walk. The UGG boot design does not always | | | | Such advice hasn't stopped UGG boot lovers like |
| provide the stability that some people need and | | | | Tammy Mudd of Wilmington, Ohio, from donning |
| the heel often rolls towards the inner edge of the | | | | the boot with a suede exterior and sheepskin |
| boot. This can be a sign that the arches of the | | | | lining. Mudd, 28, has seven pairs of the footwear |
| feet are weakening and may be at risk from a | | | | in her closet and rarely takes them off, saying |
| strain injury and discomfort and pain are often | | | | she would take any color or style of UGG boot |
| the result. If this does happen, using a Footmedics | | | | because she loves them so much. |