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If you often face foot pain during exercise, joint tenderness in your feet or ankles, or stiffness after sitting, you might be wondering: Can you get arthritis in your feet?<\/span><\/p>\n Unfortunately, the answer is yes.<\/span> People living with foot arthritis (no matter the specific type) typically face a bevy of symptoms that can affect their day-to-day lives. However, by recognizing these symptoms early and making some accommodations to your lifestyle (like choosing the best shoes for arthritic feet<\/a>), you can regain your quality of life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In this guide, we\u2019re exploring all of these concepts\u2014common foot arthritis symptoms, its causes, and footwear selection\u2014to help you keep that spring in your step.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Before we zoom in on foot arthritis, let\u2019s define arthritis in general:<\/span><\/p>\n So, can you get arthritis in your foot? Since there are numerous joints in the foot (33, to be exact), you might develop arthritis in any of the following areas:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n No matter <\/span>where<\/span><\/i> foot arthritis symptoms appear, this inflammation can have a few potential causes. The cause of your arthritis determines the <\/span>type<\/span><\/i>, and there are three kinds of arthritis that primarily affect this area:<\/span><\/p>\n Osteoarthritis is:<\/span><\/p>\n Unfortunately, there\u2019s no cure for osteoarthritis; once your joint tissues begin to degrade, you can\u2019t rebuild them. However, you can improve your overall comfort by:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n While osteoarthritis is degenerative, rheumatoid arthritis is autoimmune\u2014in other words, it occurs when your immune system attacks your body\u2019s healthy cells, specifically in joint tissues.<\/span><\/p>\n While rheumatoid arthritis can appear at any age, it\u2019s more common in older populations. It\u2019s also more common among women and people assigned female at birth. In addition, you might be at an increased risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis if:<\/span><\/p>\n Many people may wonder, \u201cIs arthritis genetic?\u201d The answer is that genes can indeed play a role. There isn\u2019t a cure for rheumatoid arthritis either; however, it can be treated with medications that suppress the immune system, physical therapy, or surgeries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Post-traumatic arthritis is technically a kind of osteoarthritis: The joint tissues degrade, causing painful joints and inflammation. However, this degradation and pain occurs <\/span>after<\/span><\/i> a joint injury in cases of post-traumatic arthritis.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n So, if you\u2019ve struggled with a foot injury in the past, you might be at an increased risk for developing arthritis symptoms in the injured area. Post-traumatic arthritis accounts for about 12% of osteoarthritis cases overall, so it\u2019s relatively common.<\/span><\/p>\n How can you prevent arthritis symptoms after a foot injury? Proper footwear is key, and <\/span>men’s recovery shoes<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>women’s recovery shoes<\/span><\/a> are widely available in today\u2019s market.<\/span><\/p>\n The symptoms of arthritis are relatively similar across all types. The following might suggest a case of foot arthritis:<\/span><\/p>\n Recognizing these signs as early as possible is paramount. While you can\u2019t replace damaged or degraded joint tissue, you <\/span>can<\/span><\/i> take steps to mitigate further damage or injury.<\/span><\/p>\n One of those mitigation steps? Choosing footwear that accommodates your current challenges and provides total foot support for an active lifestyle, like the <\/span>Walk Max Lace Up Sneaker<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Why is choosing accommodating, supportive footwear so important? High-quality shoes, like our <\/span>Uptown Loafers<\/span><\/a>, are designed to protect your feet from injury, relieve pain, and support your day-to-day activities. All of these functions are musts for people living with foot arthritis.<\/span><\/p>\n When you\u2019re looking for shoes for foot arthritis, you\u2019ll want to prioritize:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n While the features above offer a general guide, what <\/span>specifically<\/span><\/i> should you look for in your next pair of shoes if you have foot arthritis?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Women\u2019s arch support shoes<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Men\u2019s arch support shoes<\/span><\/a> provide cushion and boost the arches\u2014an absolute must for people living with foot arthritis, especially in the metatarsal area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Shoes that support the arches typically feature:<\/span><\/p>\n You can test arch support as you walk in a pair of shoes\u2014do you feel the insole pressing into the highest and lowest parts of your arch? If not, you likely need more support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n While your shoes should offer enough support to press upward against your feet, they should also provide comfort and shock absorption\u2014these come in the form of cushioning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Shoe cushioning should be:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n While you might have more specific footwear needs as a person living with foot arthritis, there\u2019s no need to sacrifice comfort. Your shoes should both support <\/span>and<\/span><\/i> cushion your feet.<\/span><\/p>\n Your foot joints impact your stability. They support:<\/span><\/p>\n So, if your affected joint (or joints) have begun to degrade or are inflamed, you might see a decline in overall walking and standing stability. Luckily, your shoes can compensate in many ways.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Stability-supporting features to look for in shoes include:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Last but not least, your shoes should be flexible enough to move in comfortably. When you try on a pair of shoes, you can test flexibility (and balance it against support and stability features) by:<\/span><\/p>\n Sizing can also affect flexibility, so be sure to review <\/span>shoe sizing guides<\/span><\/a>What is Foot Arthritis?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Common Types of Arthritis Affecting the Feet\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
Osteoarthritis<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Rheumatoid Arthritis<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Post-Traumatic Arthritis<\/span><\/h3>\n
Symptoms of Arthritis in the Feet\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/h2>\nThe Importance of Choosing the Right Footwear<\/span><\/h2>\n
Which Shoes Are Right for Foot Arthritis?<\/span><\/h3>\n
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What Should You Look for in Arthritis Shoes?<\/span><\/h3>\n
Arch Support<\/span><\/i><\/h4>\n
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Cushioning<\/span><\/i><\/h4>\n
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Stability<\/span><\/i><\/h4>\n
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Flexibility<\/span><\/i><\/h4>\n
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