Question 1

my nine year old is in a size 9 men's shoe. is this large for his age? should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Big feet: this is a big foot size for age but I wouldn't worry as long as he is proportional and growing at a normal rate otherwise. 
There are some conditions that can yield excessive growth, so you will want to make sure he is followed regularly. It is important to have a yearly checkup to evaluate his growth and health overall.

Question 2

my daughter, who just turned 13 in july, is 5'10, has a 6'2' wing span and wears a size 13 in mens shoe size (measuring 11.75'). i am 5'7" and her dad is 6'10" tall. she started her period about a year ago. is there any chance she will grow to 6'3"?

Accepted Answer

Time will tell: Your daughter is under the influence of your and her father's genetic DNA and as such she is destined to be tall. Now that her period has started and with her new hormones, the growth areas of her femur (the epiphysis) will start to close limiting further growth.

Question 3

what are the best men's business shoe styles with back problems?

Accepted Answer

Comfort: I would recommend a cushioned heel.

Question 4

which is the optimum running shoes for men for people with past ankle/foot injuries?

Accepted Answer

Running: If you pronate get custom orthotics and wear light brace while running and lace them high and higher they are the more support.

Question 5

while using the urinal in mens bathroom, it is not uncommon to get splashes back on your shoes and pants, potentially on legs if wearing shorts, especially if there is already a puddle under it. are there any health concerns associated with this?

Accepted Answer

: There is little or no infection risk from contact with urine. Undoubtedly you are correct that virtually all males frequently experience such exposures, without harm.

Question 6

what shoes are best for very heavy man who has aching in feet and knees after standing/walking for most of work shift?

Accepted Answer

: My recommendation is to consider how much weight your are carrying around and how much that may be straining your feet.  Recall how many sticks of butter there are in a pound up there.  Then multiply this by the humber of pounds you are overweight. Then think about how this is like carrying a backpack full of x sticks of butter. Best got move to eating plan that will lower your weight.  DASH works

Question 7

teenage son was playing basketball with a man who cut his foot during the game and unknowingly started bleeding everywhere. there was even some blood on the ball. son had on shoes but had a small hangnail on finger. any hiv risk? i am stressing badly?

Accepted Answer

Very very minor: The situation you described carries very very minor risk of contracting HIV. Typical testing scenarios involve a blood test for nucleic acids at 15 days, which is then repeated at 4 months. No test will show a positive result immediately after presumed exposure as it takes time for the virus to grow.

Question 8

what exactly is a shoe bite?

Accepted Answer

Shoe bite: Shoe bite is a lay term describing pain caused by ill fitting shoes. Blister, inflammation, etc...Any pain that can be blamed on the shoe.
Easily treated.....Stop wearing those shoes!

Question 9

are toning shoes good at all?

Accepted Answer

Not much...: In independent podiatric studies, they were shown to do very little toning just by wearing them.  Just get a comfortable pair of workout shoes.  This is debated in our profession, but they just don't seem to do as much good as they claim.

Question 10

i need help with a shoe fetish?

Accepted Answer

Consider: consulting with a psychologist who is experienced with or is an expert with sexual disorders.

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A member asked:

My nine year old is in a size 9 men's shoe. is this large for his age? should i be concerned?

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My daughter, who just turned 13 in july, is 5'10, has a 6'2' wing span and wears a size 13 in mens shoe size (measuring 11.75'). i am 5'7" and her dad is 6'10" tall. she started her period about a year ago. is there any chance she will grow to 6'3"?

A member asked:

What are the best men's business shoe styles with back problems?

A member asked:

Which is the optimum running shoes for men for people with past ankle/foot injuries?

A member asked:

While using the urinal in mens bathroom, it is not uncommon to get splashes back on your shoes and pants, potentially on legs if wearing shorts, especially if there is already a puddle under it. are there any health concerns associated with this?

A member asked:

What shoes are best for very heavy man who has aching in feet and knees after standing/walking for most of work shift?

A member asked:

Teenage son was playing basketball with a man who cut his foot during the game and unknowingly started bleeding everywhere. there was even some blood on the ball. son had on shoes but had a small hangnail on finger. any hiv risk? i am stressing badly?

A member asked:

What exactly is a shoe bite?

A member asked:

Are toning shoes good at all?

A member asked:

I need help with a shoe fetish?

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