Interesting Facts About Feet

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The average man walks around 8,000 steps in a day, and if you are someone that works on their feet all day, you probably take a lot more. This means that your feet take a serious beating throughout your lifespan, but luckily they are meant for that. However, regardless of how resilient your feet may be, you still need to take care of these dependable and fascinating appendages. 


You Should Buy Your Shoes in the Afternoon

This may seem a little strange, but according to the American Podiatric Society, your feet swell throughout the day. This means that buying shoes in the afternoon will ensure that your shoes will fit comfortably all the time.

 

Your Feet Contain a Quarter of Your Bones

The human body contains 206 bones, and your feet contain 26 bones each. Together they add up to 52 bones, or about a quarter of all the bones in your body. Your foot also contains 33 joints, and over a 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Turns out the foot is pretty complex. 


Feet are Getting Bigger

A study done in the UK by the College of Podiatry found that in response to growing body size, the foot has also started growing. In fact, the study shows that the average foot size has gone up 2 sizes since the 1970’s. It is recommended to get a proper foot sizing done because studies have shown that many people underestimate their shoe size.


Take Care of Your Feet

No matter what your day to day activities are, you should be taking care of your feet because they put up with a lot of strain and have even adapted to our growing bodies. Foot care is vital to keep your feet healthy, clean, and smell free. So, go get a proper sizing done for your shoes, purchase your shoes in the afternoon, regularly inspect and wash your feet, and reap the benefits of years of research telling you to take care of your feet.