Comfort or punishment?

We rarely think about pampering our feet. And yet, just remember that, on average, we give between eight thousand and 10 thousand steps a day, according to the Spanish Association of Medicine and Foot Surgery.

These experts point out that, although the most common and visible consequences of using small, narrow shoes, of bad quality or with too much heel are chaffing, wounds corns and bunions, the repercussions go further and can negatively affect the column , the hip and joints

 

Comfort or punishment?

Therefore, in GetQoralHealth we offer you 7 recommendations to learn how to choose comfortable shoes and of quality:

1.- Quality of the material. Search footwear manufactured in skin authentic, both outside and inside, and avoid shoes that have skin only on the outside and that, inside, are fabric or synthetic.

2.- Heel. Ideally, the heel should be wide to ensure a good tread and that its height oscillates between 2 and 4 centimeters. If you can not give up the "heels", keep in mind that the ideal, if you're going to wear the shoe for many hours, is that its height does not exceed 6 centimeters.

3.- Sole. The most advisable type of sole is the anti slip, which favors the grip and prevents dangerous slips.

4.- Flexibility. The shoe has to be sturdy, but comfortable and flexible. It must guarantee a firm hold of the foot without being too narrow, especially at the tip.

5.- Appropriate number. Comfortable shoes should not squeeze, annoy or cause friction anywhere in the foot , if so, it is not the number or the appropriate model. Always choose shoes taking into account your foot and its conditions.

For example if you suffer from bunions, you should choose shoes for delicate feet; If your foot is wider than usual, opt for shoes of special width. If you make your purchase in an establishment selling online women's shoes, in case of doubt regarding the number, it is better to sin by excess than by effect.

For example, it is recommended that people with intermediate numbers type 38.5 choose the 39 and not the 38. It is always preferable to put templates to the shoe is too tight.

6.- Support . Take into account also the support of the shoe, which must be anatomical and flexible, to adequately cushion the weight of tu body and to support the walks in a comfortable way.

7.- Always buy shoes in the afternoon, when the foot is more swollen. In this way you ensure that the shoes you buy is your size and does not squeeze or bother you.

Finally, remember that it is the shoe that must conform to the foot and not the other way around. If you choose your shoes wrong you will be sacrificing the health of one of the most complex mechanical elements of the human being, the one that supports the weight of your body and allows your locomotion.
 


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