What Is Athlete's Foot? Athlete's foot, or tinea pedis (say: TIN-ee-uh PEH-dus), is a common skin infection that is caused by a fungus (say: FUN-guss). This fungus eats old skin cells. And plenty of ...

owner of The Balanced Athlete in Renton, Washington. At a shoe store, associates use the Brannock device, which measures the heel-to-toe length as well as foot width and arch length. Sach finds ...