Big Feet, Big Questions: Understanding the Causes and Coping Strategies for Large Feet

Whether you were born with naturally large feet or your feet have naturally expanded with age, you may experience a number of problems such as finding the right shoe size. First of all, feet come in all shapes and sizes and wide feet are generally nothing to worry about. But at the same time, we want to raise awareness of a lesser known health issue that can make your feet wider than your so-called ideal foot size. Along with timely checkups, wearing properly fitted footwear is paramount to help reduce common health problems.

causes of big feet
Read the causes of big feet before knowing the treatment!

1. Your feet grow over time
As you age and get bigger, the tendons and ligaments loosen, causing the feet to become wider and longer. Sometimes they can become wider than normal.

2. Treating Foot Deformities
From calluses to bunions to hammer toes, these are the most common foot deformities that cause wide feet.

3. Gene Games
As our favorite saying goes, feet come in all shapes and sizes. And of course, some of us are born with big feet. What else? Flat feet are more likely to grow big feet.

Side effects of wearing wrong size shoes

People with large feet often experience discomfort, which is often associated with wearing shoes that don't fit properly. Feet that are too tight or narrow can result in a variety of problems, including pain, blisters, and certain deformities, such as:

1. Calluses: One can experience calluses or thickening of the skin due to unnecessary pressure and friction on the skin of the feet due to tight shoes. Corn is the most common type of callus that appears as a result of

2. Bunions: The big toe or bony bump refers to the enlargement of the bones and tissues of our joint that develop at the base of the big toe. It can lead to turning the big toe inward which creates pain and swelling in the foot.

How to deal with big feet?

Follow these tips to avoid common problems caused by big feet:

1. Buy properly fitted and supportive footwear

• The right footwear with supportive neo-age technologies like the Foot Pharma footbed and Arch-Flex can make all the difference:
• Feet grow with age, so we recommend measuring before each new purchase. A pro tip is to do this at the end of the day when it comes to maximum expansion.
• Also, to best avoid stretching, make sure there is some space (at least the width of your finger) between the toe and the hem of the footwear.
• Explore and shop from brands that offer over 12 sizes with a wide range of options.
• Some local brands are leading the way in this niche category with inclusiveness and innovative designs.
• If foot length is different, go with the larger foot size.
• Footwear with removable insoles can also be targeted. This helps to facilitate easy incorporation of the orthotic design into the shoe if necessary.

2. Visit the doctor
While proper foot care can help address these problems at an early stage, and prevent them from occurring in the first place, an immediate doctor's visit is advised in case of extreme severity.