8/14/2019 Falls Prevention - Safe Footwear

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CONNECTICUT COLLABORATION FOR FALL PREVENTION 1 of 1GUIDE TO SAFE

FOOTWEAR

A GUIDE TO CHOOSING

SAFE FOOTWEAR

SAFE FOOTWEAR

Slip-on loafers

Oxford tie shoes

Velcro closure shoes

Sneakers

Walking sport shoes

Low heeled pumps (one and one-half inches or less)

Try to wear shoes with soles that are not too thick and soft

UNSAFE FOOTWEAR

High-heeled pumps

Backless slippers or shoes

Stockings or socks only

Shoes with slippery leather or sticky crepe soles

Shoes that are too tight (leave pressure marks on your skin)

Shoes that are too loose (slip at heel)

Handout

Copyright 2005 Mary E. Tinetti, M.D.