Finding the Right Shoe

1. Leather shoes are optimal because they air out like human skin and mold to the contours of your feet. Cheaper materials are o.k. for fast growing children who grow out of their current shoes quickly.
2. Shoe soles should be durable and flexible and have good traction to the ground.
3. Use quality arch supports that seek to equally distribute pressure throughout the foot. Added pressure to any one area puts the foot at risk for foot blisters.
4. Rigid shanks provide support to the foot.
5. High heals may look good, but should only be used a moderate amount of the time or over long distances. Besides putting pressure on the forefoot, they change body gait, and can lead to back pain.
6. Quality insoles should be used to absorb the pressure from hard ground impacts.

1. Don't buy shoes in the store if they do not already fit comfortably in the store. Don't plan on buying tight shoes with the idea of breaking them in to a comfortable fit.
2. If the shoes you purchased are too tight, try to find a shoe repair store and ask if they can be stretched.
3. You make the final decision if the shoe fits, not the store employee! If they don't feel right, don't make the purchase.
4. The heel should fit snug around the foot. The instep should not be loose fitting.
5. Go shopping for shoes towards the end of the day. The foot expands towards the end of the day.
6. The toe box should have enough space so your toes can move around freely there.
7. Your foot size changes over your whole lifetime, even after the onset of adulthood. Resize your feet every time you shop for footwear.
8. You should measure both of your feet at the shoe store. Often one foot is a little bigger than the other. Always buy shoes for your largest foot.
9. The front of the shoe should always be wider than your forefoot.
10. Two shoes of the same size may fit differently for a given person. Every shoe and every foot is unique. Look for the most comfortable fit, regardless of shoe size.
11. If you are successful finding a shoe with the right fit, consult your physician for more options.

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