Shoe mistakes crushing your feet

BY V MILE MAVIMBELA

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You’re wearing the wrong size

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You’re wearing improper footwear

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edge of foot pain or an ankle sprain.

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Limit the time you are walking around in them.

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(Courtesy pic) aYoluotr ofefesttraerses adnedsigstnreadin,tobuhtanthdeley need some help from time to time. Wearing the wrong shoes can put unnecessary stress on your feet, leading to pain and injury.