Did You Know...

That UGGs aren't doing your feet any favors?

When worn regularly, the uber-popular, sheepskin-lined boots may make feet miserable.
UGGs can be ugly to your feet and ankles, causing pain and throwing your walk our of whack so problems extend to the knees, hips, and back. The plush lining also can create an ideal breeding ground for foot fungus.

The bulky boots are so comfy-cozy that fans rarely take them off, but they weren't actually made for long-distance walking. Since UGGs have no arch support, when flat-footed people walk around in a loose-fitting boot their ankles roll inward and their arches and tendons collapse outward with every step. (If you wear UGGs take a look at the sole of your boot, they are probably lopsided, showing the unevenness of your gait while wearing them.) Another aspect of UGGs are the roominess in the ankles and heels. This roominess causes people to shuffle around in them, instead of picking up their feet, causing altered gait that can lead to aches and pains.

Skin infections like athlete's foot and dermatitis also can be a problem with UGGs, since they are so warm and fuzzy inside many people wear them bear footed. The fuzzy liner absorbs sweat and creates a perfect breeding ground for fungus and bacteria...yuck!

So if you have a pair or two of UGGs, think twice before wearing them without socks or for those long days of walking. Give your feet a break from the UGG shuffle and your ankles, knees, hips, and back will thank you!
And if you just can't pull your feet out of them, make sure that you are getting regular chiropractic adjustments to keep your spine aligned while you trudge on in your UGGs this winter.