Wearing a heel can be both enticing and discomforting ... around the house to loosen the material a bit. You may also use shoe stretcher to adjust points which are too tight.

Flip flops or sandals that don’t wrap around your heel are a no-no for flat feet. These are too loose and don’t provide the kind of supportive soles you need for flat feet. You want shoes that ...

One tenet of minimalist shoe design, however, has become widespread—a relatively low heel-to-toe drop. That’s the difference in the combined height of the midsole and outsole where the back ...

You know that extra weird shoelace hole at the ankles of your running shoes? You can use it to tie a heel lock. Also called a lace lock, runner's lock, or runner's loop, this is a simple shoe ...

A heel lock can improve the fit of your shoes and help to prevent common foot aches associated with running. Photo by Ben Emminger for Gear Patrol Also known as a runner’s loop, runner’s tie or lace ...

Healthcare professionals have linked some features to Haglund’s deformity, including: a prominent heel bone that slopes outward, making shoes more likely to rub feet that roll outward when ...