The shoes you wear every day can affect the health of your feet, knees, back, and spine. Choose a quality pair of shoes that provide the support your arches need.
Steps
Step 1. Choose shoes that do not provide ankle support, as they are more suitable for everyday use
Wearing basketball shoes or ankle boots regularly could weaken your ankles.
Step 2. Choose a pair of shoes that don't constrict too much in the center of the sole
The bottom of running shoes resembles, for example, a footprint that does not provide stability.
Step 3. Choose a style with material that transpires or a model with perforations that will not trap moisture
Step 4. Fold the front of the shoe up
Only one third of the front should bend. The rear two-thirds of the shoe should be sturdy and difficult to bend.
Step 5. Grab the shoe in the front and back and try to twist (turning your hands in opposite directions)
The shoe should not easily twist or warp.
Step 6. Press against the spur (the rear spine of the shoe) and squeeze the sides of the spur that support the heel to make sure they are sturdy and not easily deformed
Step 7. Ask for a size to match your foot size
To check, remove the insole and compare it to your foot. The insole should be longer than about the width of the thumbnail. If one foot is slightly larger than the other, try the larger foot.
Step 8. Check the quality of the seams, especially along the baseline, inside and out
(The demo couple may be of low quality).
Step 9. Try on the shoes
Reject a pattern if the foot tends to pivot outward or both heels tend to pop out. Although some materials such as leather will stretch over time, shoes that are too tight can cause discomfort if worn for a long time.
Step 10. Walk carefully on a linoleum or vinyl surface outside the store to make sure your shoes don't creak or slip
The creak depends on the texture and material of the sole and is the result of friction with a laminate floor. On the contrary, insufficient friction is dangerous. A good pair of shoes should be able to provide safety and silence.
Advice
- Shoes need to be flexible, or the foot will reject them as it moves for each step.
- The best time to try on new shoes is mid-afternoon, as this is usually the time when your feet swell the most.
- Don't buy shoes if you're in a hurry. You should have enough time before choosing a couple.
- Measure your feet once a year. Foot size changes throughout life.
- Learn to recognize the material by its smell. Natural leather will not release odor, but man-made / synthetic materials will have a peculiar smell.
