Question 1

what are the effects of wearing tight shoes?

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shoes: Tight shoes can cause pain and also accelerate certain foot deformities such a s bunions. Avoid if possible.

Question 2

could narrow / tight shoes give you headaches?

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Foot aches : Would definately be more common. I think the way to find out is to stay away from them for a few days. You can try them on again and if the headache returns, we'll then that would convince me.

Question 3

what are some of the side effects of wearing tight shoes?

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Other than being: Miserably painful, you mean?  There can be cramping of the foot, toenails that aren't otherwise painful can poke you in the corners, making those painful. Many other irritations are also possible, particularly in the toes.  It would have to be done over a prolonged period of time before any long lasting deformity would show up.

Question 4

will wearing tight shoes deform your toes?

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They could: If a deforming force such as a tight shoe is applied long enough it could help deform the toes.

Question 5

help doctors! what're the things you get from wearing too tight shoes?

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Bursitis: Hammer toes, bunions, corns on the toes or between the toes, pinched nerves or neuromas, ingrown toenails....Much better off wearing shoes that fit.

Question 6

could tight shoes damage your feet?

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Yes: Tight shoes can cause many foot problems, to name a few
1. Hammertoes
2. Pinched nerve-neuroma
3. Nail damage
4. Blisters.

Question 7

can toenails get messed up from tight shoes?

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Yes: Tight shoes can cause ingrown nails and damage to toenails.

Question 8

can tight shoes damage your feet like with neuromas?

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They might: Narrow fitting shoes or high heels can put a lot of force in the ball of the foot. This causes pinching of the interdigital nerves, and if irritated enough might lead to a neuroma.

Shoes with lower heels and have room for the toes are idea.

Question 9

can tight shoes make your toes numb?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If too tight it can compress the nerves and cause numbness.

Question 10

tingling in left foot only may have had worn shoes or tight shoes?

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Possible compression: neuritis. If constant, see a podiatrist.

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