CNN Underscored emphasizes why it's important to listen to your feet when it comes to slip-on shoes.

Actually, that’s the advice for any type of shoes — though especially for exercise — according to Anne Holly Johnson, MD, foot and ankle surgeon at HSS. "A lot of finding the right shoes is intuitive,” Dr. Johnson said. “If a shoe feels comfortable when you try it on, it’s probably OK for your feet.”

The inverse is also true, Dr. Johnson explained. “Don’t expect a tight or uncomfortable shoe to grow less so over time. This is particularly true for the kind of slip-on footwear appropriate for low-impact athletic use that seems to be popping up everywhere.” 

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