Improper footwear caused foot pain and conditions like hallux valgus; early intervention and proper foot care were advised to prevent further complications. Hallux Valgus or Bunion: A Common Cause of ...

Improper shoe sizing and shape are the primary cause of ingrown toenails, bunions, corns, hammer toes and hallux valgus. Shoes that don’t fit your feet correctly can also lead to muscular imbalances ...

Shoe pointiness reached extremes in the 14th and 15th centuries. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Being fashionable usually comes ...

If you wear shoes that do not fit the shape of your foot or have sharp points, you may develop a 'bunion' in which your big toe bends inward. This hallux valgus seems to have been popular in medieval ...

Archaeological advice on post-pandemic footwear. Plus: brittle stars in a “weirdo box,” a possible Viking ransom and more in the Friday edition of the Science Times newsletter. By Alan Burdick As ...

This 15th-century illuminated manuscript depicts a courtly gathering attended by a host of young men wearing the pointed shoes fashionable at the time. Bibliothèque Nationale de France During the 14th ...

New research determined that an increase in the severity of hallux valgus, or bunion deformity, progressively reduced both general and foot-specific health related quality of life. Bunion deformity ...