So what should you look for in good quality healthy shoes?
The inside of any shoe is vitally important. Having a removable insole enables the wearer to get a more or less padded insole, an odour reducing sole, or a sole made of gel or another material. Being able to replace the insole will also extend the life of a good pair of shoes.
At the opposite end of the shoe the toe box and toe cap are equally critical areas. Here there needs to be sufficient room for the toes to move and flex, so toe boxes that constrict the toes are bad and can lead to foot problems.
The sides of a shoe and the areas behind the toes (called the vamp) should both offer good support, but without being over-tight or chaffing. Ideally the instep should be supportive and well padded.
Any good pair of shoes should have an internal lining that is free of projections and seams. Anything that "sticks-out" can rub against the foot and may cause abrasions and discomfort.
I would first make a wild guess that the sole of your shoe is eaten up excessively on one side of the shoe. This could occur on one or both shoes. Do not assume that both feet equally underpronate or overpronate.The first thing to do is to throw away all your shoes that reflect this unevenness. Go buy new pairs of shoes; neutral shoes that do not have excessive support. Have fun shopping, do it with a friend, a spouse or alone!After a while, if you do not buy new pairs of shoes, your recovery will be impeded because you never throw away the crutch.The next step is to slowly walk barefooted and as often as possible. You can start with your house, followed by the beach or park. The aim is to re-introduce your 26 foot bones and muscles to the sensation of the natural foot movement. They have been trapped in the shoe for all these years.
Unfortunately the majority of shoes are designed and assembled with aesthetics rather than comfort and support in mind. This means that there is a good chance that you may be wearing shoes which look good, but may actually be doing your feet, legs and even your back some harm.
Unfortunately price is always a guideline and if a shoe is very cheap then it is unlikely that it will be any good.
An important part of any shoe is the section that supports the back of the heal. This section, called the counter, should be firm and not flexible, but it should also be padded and comfortable. This is a potential area for the hard edge of the shoe to scuff against the skin and this is not healthy.
Look at the sole of a shoe. It should have a tread that will give you good grip and it should have some flexibility. High heels are out because they stop your foot from being able to work properly, but having a low heel is acceptable.
The way in which a shoe fastens is also very important. No one has feet that perfectly fit any shoe, so there needs to be provision for adjusting the fit of the shoe. This may be by elastication (which is far from ideal)
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On the other hand, I look at all these structured shoes like crutches. Yes, we may need it for a while. But, when we consistently wear them and use them
Cheap Asics Mexico 66 Shoes, we can never regain our natural ability to move the way we were originally made to - Pain free, explosive and flexible.A plain simple running shoe that allows your feet to spread out is sufficient and good for any weekend jogger. It also happens to be much easier on the wallet! If you do want a fancier shoe, the Nike Free series would be a good buy because it goes beyond un-restriction of the feet; it mimics the shape of the feet and offers the feet much more control.Ultimately, the injury and pain does not come from the lack of a jazzed up shoe, but rather dysfunctional feet.
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