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Or, in plain English: irritated shins. Shin splints are a common injury, especially among runners, walkers, and anyone who does a lot of jumping or pounding the pavement. Overuse is usually the culprit – and the wrong shoes don’t help! When you’re moving, your muscles, tendons and the membrane around your shinbone take quite the beating. The right shoes help absorb those shocks. Skip them, and you might end up with a painful case of shin splints. Not exactly ideal when you love staying active!

If you’ve got hammertoes, chances are you’d rather go barefoot. That’s because your toes are constantly rubbing against the inside of your shoes – ouch! Painful and frustrating, we know. The good news? There are ways to reduce the discomfort. From supportive shoes made for hammertoes to surgery – there’s a solution to suit your situation.