Most people think of shoes first thing when they leave the house but coming back, all you think of is kicking them off. There are numerous benefits to wearing shoes indoors and today we’ll go over the top 5 reasons shoes inside are a great idea!

1.      Wearing shoes inside will help support your feet and allow you to maintain proper posture. Depending on any biomechanical abnormalities that you may have, wearing shoes with good support can help make you more efficient by managing the pressure you put through your feet. They can even aid in maintaining proper posture throughout your busy day inside. If you are suffering from plantar fasciitis or any foot related discomfort, supporting your feet inside is key.

2.      Wearing footwear inside has the added benefit of allowing you to wear your orthotics inside as well. Most slipper companies today have removable insoles so you can have the same outdoor comfort inside.

3.      Shoes can keep your feet warm. In the colder months, it’s common for our feet to feel cold, especially if you have tile or wood floors. Wearing shoes indoors can help keep your feet warm and cozy. This is even more important for people with conditions such as Raynaud’s disease or poor circulation, as cold feet can be very uncomfortable to deal with in these situations.

4.      Shoes or rubber sole slippers can reduce the risk of falling. Soft sole slippers or socks can be slippery on wood or tile floors and can lead to falls/injuries. Wearing shoes indoors, especially with a non-slip sole can reduce your risk of falling and keep you safer inside your home.

5.      Keeping your non-slip slippers and shoes on indoors has many benefits, from supporting your feet to keeping your feet warm. Shoes play an important role in our daily lives. Consider investing in a pair of supportive indoor shoes today. If you are experiencing any pain and discomfort indoors, give your local BioPed a call today to make an appointment with one of our lower limb clinicians to learn about what can be done or what you can do at home to feel more comfortable.

Stop on by to your nearest local BioPed Canadian Certified Pedorthist today! We will get you started off on the right foot with an in-person shoe fitting. At these appointments we will get you fitted and test out some new shoes that will work for your lifestyle. No matter what the size we’ve got you covered!