A bad choice of shoes leads to problems in the long term – especially in old age. Pain in the feet is no longer uncommon in older generations. In addition, the incorrect loading of the feet also affects the rest of the body. It can lead to muscle tension and improper strain on the knees, hips and spine and thus have much more far-reaching consequences.
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Find the right size
It is well known that shoes that are too small are not healthy. The feet and toes are squeezed together, which can also result in poor circulation in the legs. Shoes that are too big, on the other hand, ensure that the foot cannot find a foothold in the shoe. This can impede the rolling of the feet and lead to excessive stress on the joints. When you buy new shoes, you should measure your feet beforehand. In a shop, this is part of the natural service.
The situation is different if you buy the shoes on the Internet. Then you have to measure your feet yourself. To do this, place your bare foot on a piece of white paper and trace the shape with a felt-tip pen. You can use this drawing to measure the size with a ruler or ruler. If in doubt, the shoes should be a little too big rather than too small.
Avoid Cinderella foot
Pointed-toe shoes are particularly popular with women. However, the toes have too little space in such shoes and are pressed together. In the long term, this can lead to the toes becoming stuck and stiff in this position. This is a clinical picture that is also known among orthopedists as Cinderella foot .
Wearing high heels should only happen occasionally. Above a certain heel height, the entire body weight shifts to the forefoot. This overloads the metatarsal bone. In addition, wearing such shoes regularly can shorten the calf muscles. At the same time, the resulting hollow back posture can lead to back and neck pain, while the knee joint is also overloaded.
Suitable for deposits
Wearing insoles is widespread in Germany. They are used for different problems. As a rule, however, it is about correcting a misalignment of the feet. Therefore, these insoles must be worn regularly and consistently. For this it is important that the insoles also fit into the newly purchased shoe. If the shoe is not designed for this, inserting the insole will make it too tight. We therefore recommend buying shoes with a removable footbed .
With such shoes, the supplied insoles can be easily exchanged with the orthopedic insoles. These shoes are also often tailored to feet with deformities . A flexible upper also makes it easier to insert the insoles. This does not change the look of the shoes. They are just as fashionable as all other models.
