Do feet really get bigger with age?

 

It's certainly possible: After years of wear and tear,tendons and ligaments in your feet may weaken.

 

This can cause arches to flatten, which means feet get wider and longer.

 

It won't happen to everyone, though—people who are overweight, who get swollen feet or ankles, or who have certain medical conditions, like diabetes, are more prone.

 

If it does happen, the average gain is about one shoe size byage 70 or 80.