Footwear Footwear Guidelines for People with Diabetes
For patients with diabetes, the right shoes are part of medical care. Here are the specific features to look for - and to avoid.
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Footwear
What to wear, what to retire, and how to choose shoes that protect your feet.
Footwear 
Footwear When to Replace Your Athletic Shoes
Worn-out shoes are a leading cause of preventable foot injury. Here's how to know when yours need to be retired.
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Footwear The Anatomy of a Supportive Shoe
What does "supportive" actually mean? A guided tour of the parts of a shoe that matter - and the ones that don't.
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Footwear Custom Orthotics vs. Over-the-Counter Insoles
When does a $40 insole solve the problem, and when do you actually need a prescription orthotic? An honest comparison.
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Footwear How to Choose the Right Running Shoe
There is no single "best" running shoe. There is a best shoe for your foot, your gait, your mileage, and your history. Here's how to find it.
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