Show ever bryne neshe ne she h know jwj abu A bout j 4 r dpn f Z ir T I 1 OST of us who have feet beet wear shoes and to most of us a pair ut of shot shoes Is a pair ol of shoes if we P can get thein over our feet find and if they aln v suit our taste e buy them thein had forget it that Is as a sinni st 11 as they allow us to forget farj el them and then if we cant foieri them it if they hurt anil and male make us ur ain necessarily aware of the fact thui that wp wo have something on our feet feel then something eom ething is wrong and often it I 1 Is more serious than we may think ill fitting shoes con can do permanent d ianni ani age as many of us can call ti t st ity I 1 low ilow con can we tell then just what hat kind of 0 footwear to adopt ethelwyn dodson of the ity of california college of agriculture hns haq made a thorough study of feet anil and shoes the results of this survey were incorporated incorporated in ID a circular tor for use in shoe demonstrations given throughout california by a lecturer of the extension service of me university the purpose of this work Is to aid in developing ve healthy normal feet for infants and add growing boys and girls and to maintain good feet for adults read head the following and see how much there Is to know about our pedal extremities the normal foot the foot Is a flexible structure consisting of 20 23 bones held together by muscles and ligaments in the torro form of a springy arch supported by the heel at one end and the ball of the foot at the other this Is known as the longitudinal arch across the halt ball of the foot ts Is another arch known as the anterior arch note ote there Is no normal type of arch the height and shape are of no value to in determining the usefulness of the foot the cumber ber of high medium and low arches found in normal feet Is practically the same MS its found in feet with weakened arches infants A development and care of feet 1 develop good bone structure and muscle tone through proper nutrition note Is ote bow legs are an eNi evidence dence of rickets tile the poor muscular nus cular and skeletal development of a flabby baby rather than the and over use of the ae leg s and feet la Is often the he cause of bow legs direct su noine cod liver oil and raw egg yolks properly wied are recognized cures for rickets 2 rest feet during the morning as well as during tile the afternoon hinders muscular development 3 allot infant to begin walking only when ready of af his own accord the holies bones and muscles are still weak and may be injured by too much work 4 do not allow a young child to walk beyond his strength 5 allow infant to wall walk barefooted when conditions are favorable C 6 allow infant to walk naturally toes straight strai glit ahead 7 bathe and dry feet thoroughly wery day trim toe nails straight across to avoid In growing nails B stockings 1 wear no stockings or bootees booties unless for warmth 2 have stockings or bootees booties large enough tor for free toe actions one halt half inch longer than toot foot 3 discard stockings which crowd toes 4 select cotton stockings stocking 3 unless in a very cold climate when wool Is preferable C slices shoes 1 wear no shoes until ready to walk 2 select soft soled pliable shoes i shaped t like natural outline of babas fool avoid slippers 3 select shoe with roomy toe a moccasin MO Leasin type Is good A shoe way may have the correct shape length and width edth but yet crowd the toes due to a skimpy upper 4 have shoe one inch longer than oot foot and one on quarter inch wider it Is better to be too long than too short 5 if heel beet rubs rubi pad the counter by gluing cluing in fitted pieces of chamois skin 6 patent leather shoes fences or slippers 4 4 4 AN 1 aa P retard the evaporation of moisture from the feet growing girls and boys boy ages age two to eighteen years year A care of feet I 1 develop good bone structure and muscle tone through proper nut nutrition 2 go barefooted whenever possible 3 toe straight ahead when walking toeing boeing out weakens the ankles and arches and hinders bindes speeding in walking 4 examine feet for spots caused by rubbing or pressure and for toe crowding judge shoes and stockings accordingly 5 use foot brush with dally daily foot bath this promotes circulation 6 trim toe nails straight across and flush with ends of toes 7 care should be taken to keep child from overtaxing overtaking over taxing feet during convalescence vales cence from any disease childrens diseases as well as others weakened muscles put greater strain on liga dents ants resulting in flat feet feel 8 rest feet during day weakens the feet B stockings 1 select stockings one half inch loDger longer than foot avoid tight garters 2 discard stockings which crowd toes C shoes 1 have foot measured weight bearing nevery every time new shoes are purchased 2 have child stand barefooted on a piece of paper and draw outline of foot cut this out compare with shape length and width of shoes being purchased fig 7 shows correct size and shape fig 8 shows incorrect size 3 secure shoes shaped like the foot with full upper lowing toe freedom fig 7 4 nave have shoes fitted one inch longer than foot the width should be one 0 n e quarter inch wider than foot until the twelfth year then the same as aa the foot 5 select shoes with flexible soles avoid stiff hard bard soles 6 avoid too heavy shoes for small boys as well as girls the extra weight gives too much additional work for the leg muscles and la is a cause of fatigue 7 select low shoes to develop strong ankles and to insure free foot circulation 8 select oxfords or barefoot sandals rather than slippers avoid slippers which press down the flesh along the upper edge as shown by b the bulging of the flesh above 9 patent leather leat lier slippers retard evaporation of atthe the moisture from the feet 10 30 fleets secure spring heels as long lone as they can be obtained at least until tile the eighth year then broad low heels not over one half to three ter inch for the growing child with one inch maximum for the high school girl or boy note under the direction of an orthopedic physIc physician lati some foot deformities for may be corrected by alteration of the heel 11 31 avoid high hagli hees bees the foot Is thrown in an unnatural position by high heels which causes the ligaments and muscles to be stretched lessening the elasticity of the arches and weakening the foot fig 2 high heels retard efficiency in walking 12 keep shoes in repair air at night use shoe trees dry slowly when wet wel keep polished adults A care of feet L 1 provide the best type ot of shoe for the toot foot during the working hours houra 2 avoid high beets beefs for working hours secure comfortable height 3 discard shoes which are ara making trouble and are uncomfortable 4 toe straight ahead when walking toeing boeing out weakens the arch 5 avoid annec unnecessary essary use of feet in standing and walking sit at work whenever possible 6 rest feet during the day note A good way to rest tired feet during the day la Is to remove shoes and stockings and to lie on the bed with the legs at right angles to the body against the headboard of the bed or the wall 7 do not overtax feet during any abnormal physical condition or during convalescence from an illness the muscular and support to Is diminished and it if overworked may result in muscular atrophy and loss of muscle tone 8 avoid overweight As the weight increases rapidly above normal the ligaments and muscles of the feet do not increase in strength sufficiently to carry the extra weight 9 bathe feet dally daily with warn warm water and soap scrub thoroughly with foot brush to stimulate circulation feet may be toughened by soaking booking la in salt water 10 trim toe nalla nails straight across file off rough edges with nail file die B stockings see notes on stock block ings under growing gims and boys C shoes select shoes which maintain good feet fee tany any shoe which meets beets all the following requirements 1 1 straight inner line check by holding both shoes in the hands bands soles sole up an and d inner edges together with heels and ball touching note tho the amount of divergence of the inner lines of the toes the less the better for the great toe 2 broad roomy toe in sole and upper no pressure from toe cap or seam compare with shape of toot foot fig 4 shoe with good too toe room fig 1 crowded toe room 3 broad low heels three quarter inch to one and one quarter inch flag figs 5 8 1 rubber heels beets are satisfactory note the height depends upon what the foot has been accustom to in case heels are too high for corn com fort and efficiency the height be reduced gradually ind proper fos exercises taken 4 low cut shoe dermith free use of ankle ankie and free circulation figs t and 6 5 correct length and edth havir feet measured weight bearing each time shoes are purchased the length should be one inch longer than the foot the width not more than on one quarter luch inch narrower note flexible lesl ble shanka allow free action of arch muscles they are good for healthy normal feet feel sick feet with weak or broken areas need tho advice of an orthopedic ilby physician Is letan 0 or r competent surgeon shoe care keep the fleets leveled leve leil replace worn linings AS ail dry slowly polish Poll sli use shoe trem |