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Shoe Styles That Won't Cramp Your Feet

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(NewsUSA) - Pointy-toed, spike-heeled shoes are fun and stylish, but they take a significant toll on the feet.

At least two-thirds of foot troubles, affecting 175 million Americans, can be attributed to shoes, according to the American Podiatric Medical Association. As such, many women are seeking both comfort and style from their shoes, be it at the office or on the go.

Recognizing consumer demand for comfortable yet fashionable options, shoe manufacturers such as Boston-based Aravon are introducing offerings that combine fit, support and cushioning technologies.

"Comfort shoes should be more than just comfortable," says Gretchen Weimer, brand manager for Aravon. "A shoe has got to fit not just your foot but your lifestyle."

Aravon, part of the New Balance brand, offers a large selection of shoes that are versatile enough to wear to the office as well as shopping, traveling and weekend walking. Choices range from ballet pumps to oxfords to Mary Janes - all made of soft calfskin or Nubuck leather.

For increased comfort and support, Aravon has fashioned its various shoe styles with removable footbeds, cushioning and a T-Frame stability system - a device embedded in the sole of the shoes that stabilizes the rear foot, supports the mid-foot and reduces instability, resulting in less joint stress and fatigue.

Podiatrists have long stressed the importance of comfort and support in a shoe for optimal foot health. Proper shoes, they say, should provide cushioning on the balls of the feet, offer material that is soft, flexible and breathable (think leather, not plastic) and have a lower, thicker heel for support.

For more information on Aravon shoes and general foot-health tips, visit http://www.aravonshoes.com.