If the Shoe fits…. All good stories start with “Once Upon a Time” and end with a slipper and a “Happily Ever After” or so we are taught by the Cinderella story. Cindy was lucky she had a Fairy Godmother for the perfect fit, but what do the rest of us do when it comes to finding shoes? Several simple steps will make buying the next pair of sneakers, pumps or loafers a shoe-in.
1. Shoes go last: Shop for shoes at the end of your day as feet swell, increasing the size. A later fitting may lead to a more comfortable wearing shoe. It is also important to try on shoes while standing as your feet change shape.
2. Measures twice wear always: Measure your feet twice a year using either a Ritz stick or a Brannock Shoe Measuring Device. Both devices measure the width and the length of your foot. Your local podiatrist will be able to properly measure your feet, and help you in your shoe search. If you are at a shoe store, see if one of the sales-people is a “certified fitter”.
3. Ball to bend: The ball of your foot, which describes the joint of your big toe, should correspond to the bend in the shoe. You can test the bend of a shoe by holding the heel steady while flexing the toe box (where the toes go). The bend in the shoe should correspond with the bend at your big toe joint.
4. Wiggle room: You should have enough space to allow your toes to move. Your toes are an important agent in walking and help your foot to better support and balance the body.
5. Test so they last: Test the shoes before you buy them by walking/jogging around the store. If the shoe is uncomfortable in the store try a different size or forgo the shoe for something more comfortable. Then when you take them home, walk on a carpeted surface, testing the shoe again for a longer period of time. The carpet will prevent scratches to the bottom of the shoe, so you can return as necessary.
6. Diabetic Shoe: Don’t forget if you are a diabetic, you should look for shoes without seams inside. Your podiatrist can give you suggestions on brands of shoes or make you a ‘diabetic type’ shoe if you need this. In addition, avoid socks with too much elastic as these can cut off circulation to the feet.
May your shoes and your feet live “Happily Ever After”.
Monday, December 13, 2010
If the shoe fits ....
If the Shoe fits…. All good stories start with “Once Upon a Time” and end with a slipper and a “Happily Ever After” or so we are taught by the Cinderella story. Cindy was lucky she had a Fairy Godmother for the perfect fit, but what do the rest of us do when it comes to finding shoes? Several simple steps will make buying the next pair of sneakers, pumps or loafers a shoe-in.
1. Shoes go last: Shop for shoes at the end of your day as feet swell, increasing the size. A later fitting may lead to a more comfortable wearing shoe. It is also important to try on shoes while standing as your feet change shape.
2. Measures twice wear always: Measure your feet twice a year using either a Ritz stick or a Brannock Shoe Measuring Device. Both devices measure the width and the length of your foot. Your local podiatrist will be able to properly measure your feet, and help you in your shoe search. If you are at a shoe store, see if one of the sales-people is a “certified fitter”.
3. Ball to bend: The ball of your foot, which describes the joint of your big toe, should correspond to the bend in the shoe. You can test the bend of a shoe by holding the heel steady while flexing the toe box (where the toes go). The bend in the shoe should correspond with the bend at your big toe joint.
4. Wiggle room: You should have enough space to allow your toes to move. Your toes are an important agent in walking and help your foot to better support and balance the body.
5. Test so they last: Test the shoes before you buy them by walking/jogging around the store. If the shoe is uncomfortable in the store try a different size or forgo the shoe for something more comfortable. Then when you take them home, walk on a carpeted surface, testing the shoe again for a longer period of time. The carpet will prevent scratches to the bottom of the shoe, so you can return as necessary.
6. Diabetic Shoe: Don’t forget if you are a diabetic, you should look for shoes without seams inside. Your podiatrist can give you suggestions on brands of shoes or make you a ‘diabetic type’ shoe if you need this. In addition, avoid socks with too much elastic as these can cut off circulation to the feet.
May your shoes and your feet live “Happily Ever After”.
1. Shoes go last: Shop for shoes at the end of your day as feet swell, increasing the size. A later fitting may lead to a more comfortable wearing shoe. It is also important to try on shoes while standing as your feet change shape.
2. Measures twice wear always: Measure your feet twice a year using either a Ritz stick or a Brannock Shoe Measuring Device. Both devices measure the width and the length of your foot. Your local podiatrist will be able to properly measure your feet, and help you in your shoe search. If you are at a shoe store, see if one of the sales-people is a “certified fitter”.
3. Ball to bend: The ball of your foot, which describes the joint of your big toe, should correspond to the bend in the shoe. You can test the bend of a shoe by holding the heel steady while flexing the toe box (where the toes go). The bend in the shoe should correspond with the bend at your big toe joint.
4. Wiggle room: You should have enough space to allow your toes to move. Your toes are an important agent in walking and help your foot to better support and balance the body.
5. Test so they last: Test the shoes before you buy them by walking/jogging around the store. If the shoe is uncomfortable in the store try a different size or forgo the shoe for something more comfortable. Then when you take them home, walk on a carpeted surface, testing the shoe again for a longer period of time. The carpet will prevent scratches to the bottom of the shoe, so you can return as necessary.
6. Diabetic Shoe: Don’t forget if you are a diabetic, you should look for shoes without seams inside. Your podiatrist can give you suggestions on brands of shoes or make you a ‘diabetic type’ shoe if you need this. In addition, avoid socks with too much elastic as these can cut off circulation to the feet.
May your shoes and your feet live “Happily Ever After”.
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