Blog: Your Feet Could Say ‘UGG’ to Popular Boot
The popular UGG-style boot is renowned for its comfort. So some podiatrists across the country are telling UGG boot lovers to watch their steps.
Such advice hasn’t stopped Ugg Boots lovers like Tammy Mudd of Wilmington, Ohio, from donning the boot with a suede exterior and sheepskin lining.
Mudd, 28, has seven pairs of the footwear in her closet and rarely takes them off, saying she would take any color or style of UGG Nightfall Boots because she loves them so much.
Podiatrist Positano warned that arch support is important for helping the foot to absorb shock, and poor shoe support means trouble for your feet.
“What that leads to is overuse, meaning the muscles, the tendons, the ligaments, and the bones in the foot and the ankle overwork,” he said. “A recent study just came out that showed the correlation between a flat arch, and problems with the knee, the hip, and the back.”
And UGG Ultra Tall Boots, which can cost more than $100, aren’t the only shoes people should be wary of. The flip-flop is a potential problem, too.
“The types of shoes that are best are usually a semi-rigid shoe that’s not too flexible, that has a small heel,” Positano said. “Mechanically, that makes the foot and the ankle work not nearly as hard as it normally would.”
But if you’re worried about your feet, you don’t have to throw away your UGG boot. Positano suggested getting a foot insert over the counter, or by prescription, to add arch support to the boots.
“We try to tell our patients that UGGs are OK to wear in a social situation,” he said. “But to go out for a long walk or a hike or recreational activities, it’s not a good idea.”
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