News; 2009 Christmas Gifts Your Feet Could Tell ‘UGG’ to Fashion Boot
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2009 Christmas Gifts Your Feet Could Tell ‘UGG’ to Fashion Boot，The
popular UGG Boot is known as its comfort. However some doctors worry
that the fashion staple could cause serious foot pain in the long run.
So some podiatrists across the country are telling UGG Boot lovers to
watch their steps.
“It may feel cushiony; it may feel comfortable, but it doesn’t mean
they’re getting the necessary arch support that a foot needs to
function effectively,” said Dr. Rock Positano of the Hospital for
Special Surgery in New York City.
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Such advice hasn’t stopped UGG Tall boot 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 Short
boot because she loves them so much.
And she’s not the only one holding on to her UGG-style boots. Even
during tough economic times, UGG Australia said sales are up and
knock-off variations are everywhere.
The Australian company said that in 30 years of doing business, it
hasn’t received a single complaint about its boots lacking arch
support or about their comfort.
But 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 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 Bailey Button boots. Positano suggested getting a foot insert
over the counter, or by prescription, to add arch support to the boots
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