Are Your Running Shoes the Wrong Size? A Podiatrist on Shoe Fit & Foot Care | Dr. Howard Robins

Runner, walker or New York commuter? In this episode of Top Providers, Joe Brown talks with Dr. Howard Robins, a podiatrist in Midtown Manhattan who graduated from New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 1973 and spent decades in sports medicine. Dr. Robins covers: The #1 mistake runners make: shoes that are worn out, not worn in Why most people buy sneakers that are too small, and the "full inch" toe-room rule Picking the right mix of cushioning, stability and flexibility for your foot The simple habit that keeps feet healthy: keep them clean and rotate your shoes The best everyday commuting shoe for walking the city, and when to retire it (about 750 miles) Office: 200 West 57th Street, Manhattan · (212) 581-0101 Meet Dr. Robins on Top Providers: https://topproviders.com This episode is for general information and isn't a substitute for advice from your own doctor. Chapters: 0:00 Welcome 0:35 The #1 mistake runners make with their feet 2:26 Why your sneakers are probably the wrong size 4:02 The "full inch" toe-room rule 4:39 One habit for lifelong foot health 5:25 The best commuting shoe for New Yorkers 6:36 Wrap-up