In the morning, your shoes are perfect. By evening, they're tight, they mark your instep and all you want is to take them off. Slightly swollen feet at the end of the day are very common, especially after a day standing or sitting still. Here are simple habits and shoe choices that help.
In short
- Move regularly: walking gets the circulation going.
- Raise your legs for a few minutes in the evening.
- Choose shoes with adjustable fastenings.
- Sudden, painful or one-sided swelling should be checked by a doctor.
Why do feet swell in the evening?
Throughout the day, especially if you stand or sit for a long time, fluids tend to build up in the lower legs. Heat, long journeys and certain stages of life can accentuate this. Slight swelling at the end of the day is common; however, significant, sudden, painful swelling, or swelling in only one leg, requires medical advice.
Habits that help
Move every hour
A few steps, rising onto your tiptoes or ankle rolls activate the calf "pump" and help circulation.
Raise your legs
In the evening, lie down with your legs slightly higher than your hips, on a cushion, for about ten minutes.
Finish your shower with cool water
A splash of cool water on the feet and calves gives an immediate feeling of lightness.
Drink enough
Good hydration throughout the day is one of the healthy habits worth keeping.
Choosing the right shoes
- Adjustable fastening: a buckle lets you loosen it when your foot swells. That's the benefit of our Sienna clog.
- A rounded shape that leaves room for the toes.
- A cushioned footbed that supports the arch.
- Trying on at the end of the day, when the foot is widest.
At home in the evening, a backless clog like the Bormio lined clog doesn't squeeze the heel and adjusts over the top of the foot.
Frequently asked questions
Should you buy shoes a size up if your feet swell?
Not necessarily. A style with an adjustable buckle often lets you keep your size. If you're between two sizes, go up one.
Are clogs suitable for swelling feet?
Yes, the open back doesn't squeeze the heel and the buckle adjusts. It's often more comfortable than a closed, laced shoe.
When should you see a doctor?
If swelling is sudden, painful, accompanied by redness or breathlessness, or only affects one leg, see a doctor promptly.
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