Not all shoes are made equal. Some are just bad for your feet.
Here are four shoes which you should think twice about wearing:
Flip-flops or thong slippers. They have flat footbeds that do not support well. Your foot arches flatten and collapse, causing postural problems.
Pointed-toe covered shoes. Narrow toe boxes cramp, causing bunions and hammer toes. Also, they tend to place excess pressure under the ball of foot.
Wedges. Wedges that are too high push weight onto the ball of the foot, like high heels. However, mid-height wedges are good for women's feet as they support the arch region.
If you can't go without slippers or high heels, here are some some tips that you should keep in mind while buying such footwear.
When shopping for slippers, look for a contoured supportive footbed as opposed to a flat one. One example is the Scholl Orthaheel Flip Flop.
Don't go for heels that are more than 4cm in height.
In choosing footwear, it is important to choose shoes with good heel and arch support to assist overall foot and leg posture.
Don't let that price tag scare you if you're looking for quality shoes. Sometimes, it may be worth forking out the extra cash in buying shoes as footwear that utilises higher quality leather materials can assist flexibility and breathability.
