Question
I'm 64 and was told years ago that I had pronation. All of my shoes, over time, show much more wear on the outer edge of the heel than the inner. I know there are special shoes for this, and this may be a silly question, but if I make a conscious attempt to walk more on the inside of my foot than on the outside, especially when the heel first contacts the ground, will this help at all?  Thanks

Answer
Dear Lee,

This Orthopedic Chicago Podiatrist located in West Loop 60661, Roscoe Village 60618, Ukrainian Village 60622, Elmhurst 60126 & Bartlett 60103 says,
For your suspected pronation-go see a board certified podiatrist if you really want to know. shoes should wear out a little more on the outside of the heels (supination). An orthotic is better than a "special" shoe. An orthotic is custom made to you with biomechanics in mind-a shoe is not. http://anklenfoot.com/Orthotics/tabid/176/Default.aspx
If you're not having pain, difficulty in activities, or really wearing out your shoes, I can't recommend to see the board certified podiatrist right away.
Hope this helps & Good Luck!

Dr George Tsatsos, Svetlana Zats, Dr Mariano Rivera, Dr Massard & Dr Gelbmann
Chicago 60661, 60618 & 60622, Elmhurst 60126, Bartlett 60103 Podiatrists
Board Certified swimming or wearing a knee bin Foot and Ankle Surgery & Orthopedics
New South Loop Location-Chicago 60661

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