Many women 'wearing uncomfortable shoes'
Tuesday 8th September 2009
A significant number of women in the UK wear shoes which they find uncomfortable, potentially increasing their risks of developing health problems with their feet.
This is according to a new study by the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, which found that nearly four in ten (37 per cent) of the female shoppers it recently polled are willing to put up with ill-fitting shoes if they are fashionable.
It was also found that 80 per cent of the women questioned were suffering from problems such as bunions, corns, ingrowing nails and cracked heels.
And it would appear that the issue is not restricted to women, with 17 per cent of men admitting they would be prepared to purchase shoes which did not fit them properly.
Responding to the statistics, Lorraine Jones from the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists said: "Many of us find it hard to resist a bargain and the latest fashion must-have, but it's important to remember that by buying ill-fitting shoes, you're not only going to end up in discomfort, but you are also putting your health at risk."
A professional body for registered podiatrists, the society claims to represent around 10,000 private practitioners, NHS podiatrists and students.
Written by Martin Lambert
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