Dr. Comfort Blog
Keeping feet happy and healthy since 2002.
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Fascinating Foot Facts
At Dr. Comfort®, we’re experts in comfortable footwear that address a number of foot-related medical issues. We’re obviously big fans of feet. Whether you love them or hate them, feet are fascinating. While we usually focus on foot health, we wanted to dive into some interesting facts about feet. The human foot has been growing progressively larger over the years. In the 1960s for example, the average shoe size for a woman in the US was 6.5. Now the average size is between an 8.5 and 9! Continue reading →
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The History of Sneakers
Look around you; chances are at least several people in your general vicinity are wearing sneakers. At Dr. Comfort®, many of our top-rated shoes are sneakers. But how did the shoe synonymous with comfort come to be? Take a look: Continue reading →
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Foot Care Tips for the Convention Goer
Maybe you work in sales, or maybe you don’t, but either way, it’s likely that you’ve been to trade shows or conventions. According to the Convention Industry Council, 205 million people in the United States attend conventions, conferences, congresses, trade shows and exhibitions each year. Conventions are essential to gaining new knowledge in your field, networking with cross-country colleagues, and promoting your company and/or products, and, while all are beneficial, conventions can do a number on your body, particularly on your feet. Exhibit halls are very, very long with concrete floors providing little support. In fact, the largest convention center in North America, McCormick Place in Chicago, IL is 2,670,000 sqft! Chances are that if you’re on the floor, whether you’re an exhibitor or attendee, you’re on your feet. All day. This not only causes foot pain but soreness in your knees, hips, back, and shoulders, but makes those long hours seem even longer. To help you keep your convention experience pain-free, here are some helpful foot care tips for before, during and after your day on the trading floor. Continue reading →
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Tips for Happy Summer Feet
Summer time is when your toes come out to play! From beach days to summer sandals, your feet are as out-and-about as you are. But with that come some risks, especially for diabetics. Extreme heat can cause foot swelling and/or dryness. Walking barefoot can lead to puncture wounds, blisters, etc. Before you toss those flip flops, we’ve got some tips for keeping your feet happy and healthy all summer long. Continue reading →
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Welcome to the Dr. Comfort® Blog!
Welcome to the Dr. Comfort® Blog! Here at Dr. Comfort®, our goal is to help make life easier for people living with diabetes and other conditions affecting the feet. That’s why we launched our blog. A place where you can find all sorts of information to help you improve your lifestyle, whether it’s discovering new products or learning more about foot health. Continue reading →