Dr. Mehta Featured In AP News: Best Walking Shoes For Women

In a feature during Women’s Health Month, AP News asked Dr. Yash Mehta, Interventional Spine & Sports Medicine doctor at VSI, tips on how to find the best walking shoes for women. Here are some key takeaways:

Support & Comfort Are Key

The goal of a good walking shoe is to provide support and comfort. Your feet are not just vital for getting you from point ‘A’ to point ‘B,’ they also support the weight of your whole body.

Fit over Fashion

You want to make sure you have a proper fit. Too much space and your feet are moving around and not properly supported; too little and your feet are too snug, leading to bending your toes in the front or causing calluses. You also want a shoe that is right for your heels and arches. Lastly, you want good stability on both the inner and outer portions of the ankle. Too much give may change your walking mechanics and can also lead to ankle sprains. That being said, you can still find stylish options that are also functional

When is it time to retire those old shoes?

Durability depends on how often one is using their shoes. However, the usual recommendation is to change shoes every 300 miles for the best overall support and comfort because that is how long it takes, on average, for the shoes to wear down,

You can read the full article, including AP’s top picks, here.