Here at OpeToz®, we developed footwear with both style and comfort in mind. As a result of our studies, we’ve learned a variety of interesting facts about feet. Often, we take our feet for granted when they work so hard to carry us from point A to point B. In celebration of feet, we’ve created a list of interesting foot facts, so enjoy:
Women Have Four Times as Many Foot Problems as Men
Why are women so riddled with foot problems? Most men do not wear high heels or pointy-toed shoes, which result in a plethora of foot problems and other health issues. Throughout time, women have gritted their teeth in pain for the sake of beauty. Sure, those five-inch heels look great with a skirt, but you will live to regret it later on in life.
How Many Miles Does The Average Person Walk?
The average person walks over 100,000 miles in a lifetime. Are you a runner? You may have run over 100,000 miles in your lifetime! How are you taking care of your feet? After logging so much mileage, you could benefit from a good massage or reflexology session.
Why Your Grandpa’s Toenails Look So Weird
Did you know that your toenails tend to grow thicker as you age, making it harder to clip your toenails? As you grow older, your toenails grow more slowly, which results in an accumulation of nail cells. Additionally, uncomfortable shoes, stubbed toes and dropping heavy objects on your feet can also result in thicker toenails. Peripheral arterial disease and fungal infections are also responsible for thickening your toenails.
Professional Foot Sniffers
Did you know that sniffing feet is an actual profession? For over 15 years, Madeline Albrecht worked as a toe smeller to test the different products offered by Dr. Scholl’s. Currently, she holds the Guinness World Record for the number of feet and armpits sniffed, and she’s had the pleasure of inhaling the odor of 5600 feet. We hope she received excellent benefits and compensation for such a profession.
A Quarter of Your Body’s Bones
There’s so much going on in your feet that you probably had no idea about, including the fact that they contain a quarter of your entire body’s bones. The average foot has 26 bones, 19 muscles, 107 ligaments and 33 joints. Were you with an extra toe? You have even more bones, muscles, ligaments and joints in your feet!
The Evolution of the Big Toe
Prior to the development of the human species, our ancestors used their big toes to grip onto things and to climb trees. Back in the day, babies used their big toes to help grip onto their mothers. If you ever are unfortunate enough to lose a thumb, you could replace it with a toe, which is a more common procedure than you might think.
Take care of your feet and buy a pair of open toe tennis shoes at OpeToz. Our shoes provide excellent comfort, support and traction and help keep your feet cool. Shop our selection of open toe athletic shoes today.