“They counteract the continually constricted position of the toes in closed-toe shoes [and] could spread the big toe away from the second toe and into a straight position, which alleviates ...

Straps: Dr. Lobkova says in general, for people with bunions, open-toe shoes are better than closed-toe ones. However, the sandal straps need to be positioned so they won’t irritate the joint.

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Since then, I’ve been able to think of nothing but square toe boots. Suddenly, they seem to be in every browser pop-up, every public bus advertisement, and on the feet of everyone I encounter.

New York-based Gaynor Minden makes them with a shock-absorbent foam lining, and a polymer toe box and shank to support the ...

Adam H. Kaplan, DPM, is a podiatrist and attending physician practicing at Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health and Roosevelt Care Center. Rich Scherr is an updates strategist and fact checker for ...

Running shoe brands are no longer “shrinking and pinking” men’s shoes for women. From toe to heel, brands are developing women-specific shoes, taking into account women’s biomechanics and ...

To be honest, I never gave the toe box of my hiking boots or running shoes much thought until I started writing about the ...

That’s why Loiseau suggests checking out these sturdy steel toe boots from Timberland. “These boots protect you and are durable,” he says. “They’re also extremely comfortable ...

Top features of the Hoka Clifton 9: The balance of comfort and responsiveness makes this a great go-to shoe for everyday wear or a new fitness walking regimen. The wider toe box gives room for ...

LONDON—Ballet dancers have a more intimate relationship with their shoes than most people. So do ballet fans. When Marie Taglioni, among the first dancers to perform on the tips of her toes ...

If you are able to make the investment, the Yamazaki Home Tower Shoe Rack, in steel and wood veneer, is versatile and sturdy enough to last for years. Its five racks, plus space on the floor ...