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Do feet get thinner with age? The surprising truth about aging feet

According to the Australian Podiatry Association, it is a common misconception that feet shrink or get thinner with age. While the foot's bone structure remains the same after growth stops, changes in soft tissue, ligaments, and fat pads can alter the foot's shape, often making them wider and longer, not thinner.

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