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I bought new shoes and sometimes my feet hurt and my toes go numb. i can't return them. what should i do?

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Stop wearing them: If the shoes are causing this, do not wear them. Try different shoes: spportive and well fitting.

Answered 10/30/2012

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See below : It sounds like your shoes are too tight. Take them to a shoe shop and have them stretched.

Dr Ettinger agreed

Answered 10/31/2012

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