Do feet get smaller with weight loss?

Question

I've been on a weight loss journey and have shed quite a few kilos. My rings and even some shoes feel a bit loose now. Do feet also get smaller with weight loss, or is it just the general body shrinking effect?

Siddharth Mehta · Accepted Answer

Yes, feet can lose size during weight loss because the fat pads around the heel and top of the foot shrink, and less weight means the arch lifts back up. However, if you are experiencing sudden, drastic changes or pain, consulting a podiatrist or general physician is always the safest approach.

Preeti Shenoy · Answer

I recently lost 15 kilos and honestly, my shoe size dropped from a UK 7 to a UK 6. My old sandals started slipping off my feet. It's amazing how much fat and fluid our feet actually hold when we are heavier.

Rajesh Chatterjee · Answer

At my age, losing weight is hard enough, and now I have to buy all new shoes because my feet actually shrank a bit. My sneakers are loose now! It is a real thing, though I wish my belly shrank as fast as my feet did.

Arjun Das · Answer

Yes, they absolutely do. Many people drop half a shoe size after significant weight loss.

Shweta Tiwari · Answer

Haan, bilkul clean logic hai. Fat everywhere melts when you lose weight, including the feet. Don't be surprised if your footwear starts feeling loose. Just buy some gel insoles instead of discarding your favorite shoes immediately.

Gurbachan Singh · Answer

When you lose weight, the heavy burden on your soles is reduced, so the swelling goes down naturally. Drinking warm ginger tea can also help remove excess water retention from the body. Take care of your heels by doing simple ankle rotations daily.

Do feet get smaller with weight loss?

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Consult a dietary specialist

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