- Men are less likely to be bothered by aches in the balls of their feet (28% vs. 41%) and shoe pain (19% vs. 35%).
- 37% of males have frequently experienced dry, cracked, or irritated feet.
- 23% of men reported doing nothing to address their foot ailments.
Foot Care:
- 15% of men who have experienced foot ailments has seen a podiatrist.
- Over-the-counter remedies (26%) and foot supports (24%) are the most common treatments heel pain sufferers have used, followed by home icing (19%), calf stretching exercises (18%) and medications (17%).
Footwear:
- 68% of men have suffered from painful footwear.
- Most men (68%) place comfort as their top priority when purchasing non-athletic shoes.
- 34% of men can't remember the last time they had their feet measured.
Image by Hank (footfeeder). 2009. Clipped toenails. Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/47542231@N00/4307786845/
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