First things first, it’s important to understand why taking care of your feet matters so much. While you might not think about your feet that often, they’re one of the hardest working parts of the body and provide an essential foundation for most forms of movement like walking and running.

“The feet are highly complex structures,” explains Dina Gohil, a podiatrist and brand ambassador for CCS foot care. “They compromise 50% of your body’s skeletal structure, and 25% of all the bones in the human body are located below the ankle. As such, it’s important to take great care of them.”

It’s also important to remember that everyone’s feet are different – and that’s why finding a shoe that suits the way you move is so beneficial to your overall foot health.

“The type of support, movement, heel strike, or flexibility different people have or need will vary,” Gohil adds. “For example, some people may have higher or lower arches, while some may pronate or supinate more.”

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