why are our feet bigger in the afternoon compared to its size in the morning?

Question

my husband and i are debating whether the feet are bigger in the morning or in the afternoon. i know this sounds crazy...but i grew with the idea that your feet sort of expand during the day, specially if you've been doing a lot of activity standing up..i just wanna know and hear some scientific explanation to prove my theory..thanks!

Answer 1

It is called dependent edema - the blood and fluid pools in the legs.

Also, we tend to excrete more urine during the night and retain in the day - the additional fluid ends up in the legs,

Answer 2

Before I got my blood pressure under control my hands and feet would enlarge at night mainly because I was less active. My blood pressure was called borderline high and I was 35 years old. If you can really notice it in your shoes I would either get your blood pressure checked or get a home blood pressure cuff and check it your self. I know this sounds like no big deal but they found I had 2 aneurysms in my aorta from an old accident.

Answer 3

Yours. I wear 7 1/2.

Answer 4

They are that way because of the weight on them all day. Walking around, puts lots of pressure on them and they swell up.

Answer 5

ddo they really!!!
interesting finding. i think u r right, with all activities and foot work during daytime our feet expand.
does that mean ppl who work at night and sleep during daytime have the reverse!!! needs another survey!!!!
thanx

Answer 6

its true, buy your shoes at the end of the day

Answer 7

NEVER LOOKED AT THAT INTERESTING

Answer 8

.................... WALKING AROUND MAKES YOU BIG ............ HIGHER BLOOD FLOW .....................