How many of us just put on a pair of shoes and go walking, without first figuring out the kind of shoe needed to provide foot comfort and stability. Sure we go to a store and tell the clerk what we want and they pick out a style and if it fits we buy it and wear it until we wear it out. Sometimes we get lucky with a certain brand and do not develop sore feet. But other times the fast pick at the store has us limping in a week. Here are some walking shoe buying tips:
Ankle collar: Padded for comfort
Tongue: Echances the fit.
Heel: Stiffens back of the shoe for stability
Upper: Made of soft, breathable material that adds support
Insole: Adds cushioning and arch support
Midsole: Cushioning material that absorbs the impact of foot hitting ground.
Outsole: Provides traction
Toe Box: Wide enough for toes to spread as you walk and long enough so that there's a 1/2 inch space in front of your longest toe.
A friend sent this to me and I thought it was interesting to share the parts of a shoe.
Ankle collar: Padded for comfort
Tongue: Echances the fit.
Heel: Stiffens back of the shoe for stability
Upper: Made of soft, breathable material that adds support
Insole: Adds cushioning and arch support
Midsole: Cushioning material that absorbs the impact of foot hitting ground.
Outsole: Provides traction
Toe Box: Wide enough for toes to spread as you walk and long enough so that there's a 1/2 inch space in front of your longest toe.
A friend sent this to me and I thought it was interesting to share the parts of a shoe.
via Smart Health Shop Forum http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SmartHealthShopForum/~3/Jqb4yJF0qSY/9412-what-look-walking-shoes.html
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