The average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day, which adds up to about 115,000 miles over a lifetime.
Women have about four times as many foot problems as men. High heels are partly to blame
About 60-70% of people with diabetes have mild to severe forms of diabetic nerve damage, which in severe forms can lead to lower limb amputations. Approximately 56,000 people a year lose their foot or leg to diabetes.
There are 250,000 sweat glands in a pair of feet. Sweat glands in the feet excrete as much as a half-pint of moisture a day.
The two feet may be different sizes. Buy shoes for the larger one.
Hi Vanessa,
I just had to tell you that I have the happiest feet in the world! The orthotics are great. Thank you so much. I wore them today with my new shoes and walked 20 k, and my feet feel great! No corns, no warts, new shoes and "new" orthotics = happy feet. That makes for a happy walker, too!
Interesting Foot Facts