Did You Know On Average You Take 4000 To 6000 Steps A Day? Did You Know Our Feet Carry Us The Equivalent Of Five Times Around The Earth In An Average Lifetime? Did You Know That ¼ Of The Bones In Our Bodies Are In Our Feet? Don’t Cling To Old Shoes And Out Of Date Fashion! Let Go And Look After Your Feet and Your Body By Giving Them Shoes They Deserve!
Shoes a History
Tips For Choosing Great Quality Shoes Your Feet Would Thank You For ….. If They Could!
Poor Quality Shoes Really Do Hurt More Than Your Feet In The Long Run
Your feet are the foundation of your skeleton. If there are problems with the foundation of your body’s bone structure, difficulties generally will show up in areas other than the foot. If your shoes are not supporting your feet properly, parts of your body (i.e.) the legs, hips, spine, shoulders, and neck, will compensate for this. We are more likely to be alert to problems like blisters and bunions stemming from rough seams, aching feet from shoes that restrict them and heel pain from poor support. You may just end up with constant low level pain that becomes “normal” for you.
Leather Materials For A Shoe Is Best!
Materials that your shoes are made of make a significant difference. Authentic leather breathes, absorbs moisture away from the skin of the foot and at the same time allows air to circulate around the foot. This results in feet that are cooler, less likely to experience infection and your feet are usually a lot less smelly. You should ensure that not only the outer material of the shoe is leather, the uppers and liners of the shoe should also be leather. This part of the shoe will be closest to the skin of the foot and will be where the shoe will mold to fit your feet comfortably. Generally soles of a shoe made of leather will wear better than most manmade materials.
Learn From The Past!
The better you know your foot, the better you will be able to ensure you purchase the best shoe for you and your feet every time. Check your old shoes and look for the areas most worn. You can then look at these areas more closely in your potential new shoes to evaluate whether you will have the same problems reoccurring. Ideally you should speak with the person fitting the shoes you are considering to double check whether this shoe will hold up to the needs of your individual feet.
Give Your Potential New Shoe A Really Good Going Over!
Style may seem important, but there are other factors to consider. You should look at the seams and check that the stitching is straight. Look at the leather. Check if the leather is smooth and without evidence of stress. Look at whether the shoe appears to be a quality, well-made shoe.
Use your hands to really check out the shoe. Can you twist the shoe, but not easily. Can you go to bend it in half, without it folding in half completely. Does the front of the shoe bend easily, so you know your toes and the ball of your foot can move without restriction. Put your hand inside the shoe and really feel around. Check with your fingers and the surface of your hand if there are any raised seams or rough areas. Check if the shoe is comfortably padded and smooth.
If The Shoe Fits…..Make Sure It Fits Properly!
It is important that you purchase the correct fitting shoe every time. You will generally find that the best quality fit and support is much more likely to be experienced with a reputable brand or a designer label of footwear. Sturdy brands like Clarks Shoes have come a long way from the past. They continue to offer value for money and comfort, but they are also producing more and more stylish choices.
Designer Shoes
A designer shoe is a shoe that is named after a reputable designer with a name established in the market place. They are shoes that are usually renowned for quality, style, reliability, and uniqueness. Designer footwear (as well as other products) used to be only a luxury of the rich and famous. This is no longer the case with designer options often being manufactured specifically for high end department stores at a price that many can now afford. Even though these options may be a mass produced, cheaper version of the authentic original, their quality and standards remain high to remain worthy of the designer label attached to them.
Cheap Shoes May Not Mean Long Lasting Shoes!
It can become a false economy to purchase cheap shoes. Particularly if you go through 3 or 4 pairs to 1 pair of good quality, reputable branded shoes. Quality footwear generally equals more quality foot-care. Cheap shoes do not always mean comfort. You should compare a pair of cheap shoes to an expensive pair.
Use Your Time In The Shoe Store To Take A Test Run!
Walk in the shoes around the store to see how they feel. If they are shoes you will be wearing with socks or stocking, take these with you or wear them to the shop. Our feet swell throughout the day. Shop at the end of the day when your feet are likely to be at their largest. If you choose what seems to be the right shoe early in the day, they may turn out to be the wrong shoe by the end. This can be a painful experience.
Lastly…
Remember to have fun with choosing. Maybe take a friend who will help you choose what is best for you. Tell them before you go what you are looking for and why. Then get them to be ruthless when you are waivering over what you said you needed and an alternate or irrational choice.