Originally Posted by
rydabent
IMO most foot problems are caused by bad shoes. The primary problem is that most people cant find shoes that are wide enough for their foot. This is especially true of cycling shoes.
Bingo. I had suspected shoes were the cause, even though my surgeon would not say it. The more I've read, the more I am convinced. I have even read articles that stated in cultures where barefoot, or open-toed sandals are the norm, the problem is never seen.