Corns and Calluses: How Bespoke Orthopaedic Footwear can help you walk in comfort

Corns and calluses are common foot problems that affect millions of people worldwide. Caused by pressure and friction, they can lead to significant discomfort, pain and even mobility issues if left untreated. While over the counter treatments can help, you should always seek the advice of a good foot health practitioner and wear suitable, well fitting footwear, Bespoke footwear can offer you a stylish alternative tailored to suit your specific foot shapes and unique needs.

What are corns and calluses?

Corns and calluses are areas of thickened, hardened skin that develop as a protective response to repeated pressure or friction, often from ill fitting footwear.

Though they are very similar, they are also very different:

Corns - are smaller, deeper and often very painful. They usually form on the top or the sides of the toes or in weight-bearing areas, like under the ball of the foot.

Calluses - are much larger, broader and less painful, although can be painful if irritated. They often appear on the soles and the heels of the foot.

Both are signs that your foot or feet are enduring abnormal stress or pressure, often caused by poorly fitting shoes, foot deformities or abnormal gait.

Common causes of Corns and Calluses

There are many contributing factors that can lead to the development of corns and calluses on the feet.

Ill- fitting footwear can be a common contributor, shoes that were too tight, maybe restrictive across the toes, lacking in support or you have worn high heels for many years, increasing the pressure the forefoot has been under.

Foot conditions may have also led to the development of corns and calluses, misshapen feet, bunions, hammer toes, claw toes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Arthritis, Flat feet or even very high arches can also cause pressure and friction on other areas of the foot when wearing off the shelf footwear. Most off the shelf shoes and boots are made to generic sizes and shapes, which don’t cater for the unique anatomy of your feet.

Even walking or standing on very hard surfaces for long periods of time can cause this type of build up of pressure in areas of the feet.

The development of corns and calluses can also end up affecting your gait and mobility, causing poor walking mechanics such as overpronation to occur.

Bespoke Orthopaedic Footwear can cater for all of the nuances of your feet, designed to suit your unique style and foot shape, they could be the ideal step towards reducing the pain and discomfort caused by corns and calluses.

If you are an individual with recurrent corns and calluses forming, any sort of foot condition, deformity or biomechanical issue, or if you suffer with diabetes or circulatory issues custom made, hand crafted footwear might help provide from foot pain and discomfort.

How Bespoke Footwear helps corns and calluses

At Bill Bird Shoes we handcraft Bespoke footwear, professionally custom made to fit your exact foot shape, address pressure points and provide optimal support. We will design shoes that match your unique foot shape, bespoke footwear reduces localised pressure and friction, which are often the root cause of corns and calluses. Our footwear will provide room where you need it, offering you adequate width, depth, and toe space helping to prevent rubbing on the toes and joints. With tailored rocker and profiled soles, combined alongside bespoke cushioned orthotics, pressure and weight is distributed across the entire foot evenly, reducing the build up of hard skin in high-impact areas. Your footwear can be crafted to accommodate your own custom orthotics, helping to further improve your posture, alignment and pressure distribution. Properly fitting footwear can break the cycle of repeated pressure and friction, helping to prevent new corns and calluses from forming.

Custom comfort for healthier feet

Corns and calluses are often signs that your feet are under stress, and your shoes might be the cause of this. While temporary relief options exist, the most effective long term solution is footwear that fits your own unique foot shape.

Bespoke footwear addresses the root cause of pressure and friction, offering comfort, protection and support when you need it most. Whether you are recovering from painful corns or trying to prevent them, custom made shoes can make every step smoother and more comfortable.

If you are tired of recurring foot pain and hardened skin, it’s time to consider a truly personalised solution, with shoes crafted specifically for your feet.

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