Foot Facts

An ankle and a human foot is a strong, mechanical structure that contain 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 tendons, muscles & ligaments.

Women are 4 times more likely to have foot problems than men are, due mostly to footwear.

Many people have one foot larger than the other, so it’s best to fit the larger one while standing.

Standing in one spot is far more tiring than walking because the demands are being made on the same few muscles for a longer length of time.

75% of Americans will experience foot problems at one time or another in their lives.

The best exercise for your feet is walking. It contributes to your general health by improving weight control and circulation.

The largest foot size right now is 28.5.

The most successful shoe of all time is Converse All-Star Chuck Taylor.

Most Americans walk an amazing 75,000 miles on their feet by the time they reach age 50, which is like walking from New York to Los Angeles 25 times, or walking around the Earth at the equator three times.

The skin on your feet is 20 times thicker than the rest of your skin.