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Buying shoes can be a difficult endeavor. It is not just about keeping the leather clean on your gladiator sandals. If your feet are so important and we need to know the purpose of the shoes and the correct fit in order to avoid problems in the future. You can stress out your feet, ankles and your body - legs and joints - when your shoes are too tight, too loose or not supportive enough. This ongoing pressure either contributes or facilitates pain and injuries.
Poor footwear choice can contribute to common sports injuries such as shin splints and Achilles tendon pain, corns and bunions, ingrown nails, or postural issues and lower back pain. The chance of injury escalates if your shoes are not designed for your activity, the conditions, or suited to your body mass or foot mechanics.
Wearing the wrong shoe can exacerbate existing problems such as pain or arthritis in your hips, knees, ankles or feet. When you step correctly, your heel makes contact with the ground first. Then, the arch rolls inward a little, allowing the ball of the foot and then the big toe to make contact. The heel then comes off the ground, which allows you to push off from the ball of your foot and big toe.
Better Health takes readers through a few tips when deciding on which shoes to buy. The rightfootwear can help keep your feet healthy, make your physical activity easier and help keep your body safe frominjury. You will be more comfortable being active if you choose a shoe that fits you well, suits your activity type, is appropriate for any problems with your feet, and helps protect your feet, legs and joints.
The right shoe cushions the foot – the midsole is the main part of the shoe that provides cushioning. Surprisingly, shoes don't reduce the force that goes through the body all that much. But they do increase the time taken for that force to apply, so the body has time to adapt.
It supports your foot and aids the alignment of your foot when it touches the ground. Another key component is comfort.Theshoe should feel immediately comfortable from the first wear because it fits well. You should have at least 1‒1.5cm at the end of the shoe. It should be wide enough and long enough to fit your feet. The shoe should feel snug but not tight.
Try to buy your athletic shoes from a specialty store. The staff may advise you on the type of shoe you need for your activity or sport. And they can properly fit the shoes so you end up with the right size.
Shop for shoes after exercise or at the end of the day. This will help make sure that shoes feel comfortable when your feet are at their largest.
Try the shoes wearing the same type of sock that you will wear for the activity.
Have the shop assistant measure your feet every time you buy shoes, because your feet may become larger and wider as you age. It’s also common for one foot to be slightly bigger than the other.
Check that you can wiggle all your toes when wearing the shoes. Remember, you need room for your foot to move within the shoe as you walk or run.
The shoes should be comfortable as soon as you try them on. Don’t rely on ‘breaking them in’.
Walk or run a few steps in your shoes, to check they are comfortable.
Make sure the shoes grip your heel. Your heel should not slip in the shoes when you move.
Think about width as well as length. If the ball of your foot feels squashed, ask if the shoe comes in a wider size. Shoes that are a half-size larger — but not wider — may not help.
Feel the inside of the shoes to check for tags, seams, or other material that might irritate your foot.
Examine the soles. Are they sturdy enough to protect against harmful objects? Do they provide appropriate grip? Try to walk on both carpet and hard surfaces.
If you play a sport, it’s a good idea to wear shoes designed for that sport. There are specific shoes designed for tennis, golf, soccer, football, netball, running, cycling and other sports. Each has a different design, material and weight to best protect feet against the stresses of the particular activity.
A good tip when buying shoes is to take a tracing of your foot with you. If a shoe is narrower or shorter than the tracing, don’t even try it on.
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In this guide you can see the detailed sizing charts to all our products
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width, in | 19 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 33 |
| Length, in | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| Sleeve length, in | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width, cm | 47 | 52.1 | 57.2 | 62.2 | 67.3 | 72.4 | 77.5 | 82.6 |
| Length, cm | 72.4 | 74.9 | 77.5 | 80 | 82.6 | 85.1 | 87.6 | 90.2 |
| Sleeve length, cm | 18.4 | 19.7 | 20.9 | 22.2 | 23.5 | 24.8 | 26 | 27.3 |
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width, in | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 |
| Length, in | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
| Sleeve length, in | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width, cm | 41.2 | 43.8 | 46.3 | 50.2 | 54 |
| Length, cm | 64.4 | 66 | 67.6 | 69.2 | 70.8 |
| Sleeve length, cm | 17.3 | 17.9 | 18.5 | 19.1 | 19.7 |
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleeve length, in | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 |
| Length, in | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 |
| Width, in | 20 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 34 |
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleeve length, cm | 62.9 | 62.9 | 62.9 | 62.9 | 62.9 | 62.9 | 67.9 | 67.9 |
| Length, cm | 68.5 | 71.1 | 73.6 | 76.2 | 78.7 | 81.2 | 83.8 | 86.3 |
| Width, cm | 50.8 | 55.9 | 60.9 | 66 | 71.1 | 76.2 | 81.3 | 86.3 |
