Many people assume their shoe size stays the same for life, but that’s a common misconception, according to Rock Positano, DPM, MSc, MPH, DSc, Founder and Director of the Non-surgical Foot and Ankle Service and the Heel Pain Center at HSS.

Research has found that many women wear shoes that are too small and may need a larger size as they age. Dr. Positano refers to this as the “Cinderella complex”: trying to fit a larger foot into a smaller shoe size.

“It is unlikely that your shoe size at age 20 is going to be the same at age 50,” said Dr. Positano.

Wearing ill-fitting shoes can contribute to foot pain, tendonitis, blisters, ankle swelling, and even discomfort in the knees, hips, and lower back. Instead of expecting shoes to "break in," Dr. Positano advised choosing footwear that feels comfortable from the start, with adequate support in the heel, arch, and forefoot.

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