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Links
These are websites plentiful in information and we recommend you visit if you are looking for further information. Please advise that information provided on this and all websites is not guaranteed medical advice and you should always seek guidance from a medical professional.
http://www.foothealthfacts.org
http://www.apma.org American Podiatric Medical Association
http://www.podiatrynetwork.com
http://www.acfas.org American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
http://www.diabetes.org American Diabetes Association
Work shoes are available in many shapes and have unique features and materials designed for specific occupations and uses. Thick leather boots with steel toe boxes are designed to protect your feet. Boots with varying degrees of traction are also available.
The American Podiatric Medical Association offers the following guide that matches specific occupational hazards with work footwear:
| Hazard | Protection |
| Falling and rolling objects, cuts and punctures |
Steel-toe safety shoes; add-on devices, such as metatarsal guards, metal foot guards, puncture-proof inserts, and shin guards. |
| Chemicals, solvents | Footwear with synthetic stitching and made of rubber, vinyl, or plastic. |