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How often do you think about your feet? If you’re like most people, the answer is probably not enough.<\/p>\n

Your feet are the foundation of your body, though. They carry the weight of daily life and get you where you need to be. Without the right care and support, you may find your arches aching, toes cramping or worse.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re hiking with your dog, playing pickleball or running MultiCare’s Sound to Narrows<\/a>, picking the right shoe is key to keeping you on the move.<\/p>\n

The team at Fleet Feet Tacoma<\/a> is here to help.<\/p>\n

Build a solid base<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Wearing the wrong socks, insoles or shoes increases your risk for both immediate and long-term injuries or pain, explains Samantha Quigle, retail experience manager at Fleet Feet Tacoma, retail experts in running shoes and accessories and longtime supporters of Sound to Narrows.<\/p>\n

You may find that your arches, heels or toes ache if your shoes don’t have the proper support or are the wrong size, she says. The wrong insole or cushion could cause discomfort, and non-moisture-wicking socks may lead to irritation or blisters.<\/p>\n

“It also doesn’t necessarily have to be in the foot, either,” Quigle adds. “You could experience pain in the Achilles tendon, calf or knee if you’re moving around in the wrong shoes.”<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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