A comfortable, well- fitted shoe is important for daily activity,
especially walking. If you don't already own a pair of suitable shoes
for physical activity, consider purchasing a pair of walking shoes. In
fact, it is desirable to have two pairs of walking shoes to wear on
alternate days. This allows the shoes to air and dry properly. Shoes
will last more than twice as long if they are worn three days a week
rather than five days a week. When shopping for walking shoes, the
following tips will help you make a good choice:
- Shop for shoes in the afternoon after moderate walking.
- Try shoes on with the type of socks that you will normally wear.
- Walk around the store for several minutes in the shoes, preferably
on a firm surface, to test comfort and 'bounce'. Ask yourself these
questions to check the fit of the shoe:
- Can you wiggle your toes freely?
- Can you pinch a thumb's width in front of your big toe?
- Is there a thumb's width between the lace holes on either side of the shoe when the shoe is snugly laced?
- Is there enough room in the toe box (the area in the front of the foot above and around the toes)?
- Is there enough height in the instep (the area on the top of the foot above the arch)?
- Does the heel fit snugly?
- Is the shoe's arch positioned correctly under the arch of your foot? Select a shoe with the following features:
- Comfortable and lightweight
- Cushioned rubber sole
- Breathable and flexible upper material, such as leather
- Firm heel counter with good arch support
- Removable insole to allow an orthotic device to be inserted, if necessary.
- Absorbent lining to keep feet dry.
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