Prioritize comfort, here are 5 characteristics that indicate you have chosen good shoes.
Shoes are one of the most important accessories to support appearance . But actually, the function of shoes is not just for performance, you know. Shoes are clothing equipment that has a heavy duty, namely supporting body weight.
Incorrect shoes can cause problems in the lower legs, knees, hips and lower waist, even the wrong shoes make the wearer fall.
So, in order to choose the right shoes, you need to pay attention to the characteristics of a good shoe, as suggested by Gerard Evans, a podiatrist from Siangapura.
1. Easy to customize
If you are looking for shoes that have good characteristics , you should choose shoes that are easily adapted to the needs of your feet. Shoes like this are equipped with straps or velcro that can be easily changed depending on the needs of the wearer. Shoes that fit will make the wearer feel comfortable .
2. Stable
Good shoes have a soft but stable heel support. This is intended to prevent vertical or horizontal heel movement. Shoes with a stable heel will make it easier for your feet to walk steadily.
3. Wide enough
Good shoes have a soft but stable heel support. This is intended to prevent vertical or horizontal heel movement. Shoes with a stable heel will make it easier for your feet to walk steadily.
Good shoes must also have the characteristics of space that is wide and deep enough for the toes. As you walk, your legs will widen and extend about a centimeter in all directions. Choose shoes that are a thumb-width apart from your longest toe.
4. Heel no more than 2.5 cm
Preferably, the heel height of the shoe is no more than 2.5 cm. This is so that the heel and ankle can be more stable and reduce the possibility of sprains and pain in the forefoot. High heels may indeed look beautiful, but continuously wearing high heels has risks to health. This habit can trigger ankle tension, back pain and knee injuries. If you must use it, keep it to a minimum and only when absolutely necessary.
5. In good condition
In addition to the four characteristics above, good shoes must of course be in good condition. When buying new shoes, inspect them carefully, because even new shoes can get damaged.
For shoes that you've had for a long time, it's important to make sure that they all function properly. It is not recommended to continue to wear worn out shoes because it can have a bad impact on the feet. Moreover, if the shoe has lost some of its basic functions, there is a risk of injury.
Those are the five characteristics of a good shoe. Although there are many other factors that you can use as a reference in choosing shoes, such as the suitability factor for the event, price, model and even brand. But in general, you can use the above characteristics as an initial guide in choosing shoes. Because comfort is much more important than the brand or the price of the shoe itself.
Take the time to choose the best and best shoes for your feet. You can think of it as a form of investment. Remember that investment is not always in the form of money but also long term health, including legs. When buying shoes, there's nothing wrong with remembering Min Seo Hyun's quote, "Good shoes take you to good places."