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Choose a well-made sandal with a thicker strap and arched sole for better support. Avoid flip flops with flimsy, thin soles that offer feet no support. If you are unable to wear dressy warm-weather shoes, outdoor hiking sandals are a great alter- native. Pay extra attention in rough terrain since there is no protection for your toes. Choose a sandal with a bit of a heel & arch support that fits the contour of your foot. Use caution when wearing high stiletto styles with little ankle stability. As heel height increases stability and safety decrease. If you are looking for height, a wedge with a stable base, strong ankle strap and arch support is a good choice. If you are experiencing persistent foot pain, schedule an appointment with our podiatry team today by calling 630-510-6929. DuPageMedicalGroup.com A guide for the average foot type

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Choose a well-made sandal with a thicker strap and arched

sole for better support.

Avoid �ip �ops with �imsy, thin soles that offer feet

no support.

If you are unable to wear dressy warm-weather shoes, outdoor hiking sandals are a great alter-

native. Pay extra attention in rough terrain since there is no

protection for your toes.

Choose a sandal with a bit of a heel & arch support that �ts

the contour of your foot.

Use caution when wearing high stiletto styles with

little ankle stability. As heel height increases stability

and safety decrease.

If you are looking for height, a wedge with a stable base, strong ankle strap and arch support is a good choice.

If you are experiencing persistent foot pain, schedule an appointment with our podiatry

team today by calling 630-510-6929.

DuPageMedicalGroup.com

A guide for the average foot type