Author:
Virginia Floyd
Date Of Creation:
13 August 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
Content
The shoes you wear every day affect your legs, knees, back, and your entire spine. Choose quality shoes and they will support you.
Steps
1 Choose shoes that provide ankle support as they may be better for everyday use. Wearing basketball boots can weaken your feet. 
2 Choose a pair of shoes that are not as tight in the middle and closer to the heel. The bottom of the shoe looks like a footprint, so this shoe does not provide stability. 
3 Choose breathable or perforated design that won't trap moisture.
4 Bend the toe up. Only one third should bend. The other two-thirds should remain firm and difficult to fold. 
5 Grasp the toe and heel and try to twist it (by turning your arms in different directions). Shoes should not easily wrinkle and deform. 
6 Press down on the stand (back of the heel) and squeeze the sides that support the heel to check if they are firm and easy to deform.
7 Ask for a foot gauge. To check, remove the insoles and compare with the foot. The insole should be larger and wider than the foot. If you have one leg larger than the other, measure on the larger leg. 
8 Check the seams for quality, especially along the reference line and outside. (Demo pairs are usually of poor quality.) (Demo pairs are typically of low quality.) 
9 Test your shoes. Don't choose shoes that make your feet uncomfortable. Although some materials, like leather, stretch over time, shoes that are too tight can cause discomfort for a long time. - 10 Walk gently on the linoleum or vinyl flooring outside the store to make sure your shoes don't slip or squeak. Squeakiness depends on the texture of the outsole material and is the result of rubbing against the laminate. Insufficient friction is dangerous.A good pair of shoes can keep you safe and comfortable.
Tips
- The shoe needs to be flexible, or your foot will struggle with it with every step.
- The optimal time to test shoes is in the afternoon, when the leg is swollen to the maximum.
- Don't buy shoes for speed. There should be sufficient time for selection.
- Measure your leg once a year. Your foot size will change throughout your life.
- Find out the material by smelling it. Genuine leather does not smell, unlike leatherette / synthetics, which has an unpleasant odor.
