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How To Choose Comfortable Shoes

Apr 18, 2021

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        Look for shoes that feature designs built for comfort. Some shoes forgo comfort for the sake of style. Though this might be fine for occasional wear, you want to look for those features when seeking a comfortable shoe. These features include:

        • An Achilles notch. The groove featured at the back of the shoe where the shoe meets the Achilles tendon. This notch helps reduce the friction and rubbing near the heel, preventing blisters and other tearing of the skin at the heel.

        • An ankle collar. Ankle collars are the area of the shoe that wraps around the ankle (where the Achilles notch is located). Ankle collars provide support for the ankle and prevent rubbing and friction.

        • A midsole. The midsole is the "floor" of the shoe and helps absorb shock and helps control foot motion. Its important to choose a shoe that has a midsole that fits your foot.[1]

        • An appropriate toe box. The toe box is the portion of the shoe that houses your toes. Wearing a shoe that features a toe box too small for your feet can lead to bunions and other sores.

        • A roll bar. Some shoes, particularly running or hiking shoes, feature a roll bar which helps prevent excess movement in the heel area of the shoe. This can help prevent friction and accidental "rolling" of the ankle.[2]

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        Pick a shoe that is flexible. Flexibility is an important consideration for comfort, and are particularly important in walking and jogging shoes. Running shoes tend to be more firm, as they must support the weight and force of a running stride.

        • Test a shoe for flexibility by picking it up and bending the toe upward. The shoe should bend under the ball of the foot, not halfway along the arch (or elsewhere).

        • Twisting the shoe is also a good way to test for support. There should be some light resistance from the shoe when you twist.[3]

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        Choose a lightweight shoe. Heavy shoes take more effort to move around in, and are usually made of a less comfortable material. Heavier shoes also tend to be less flexible as a result, which can stifle your natural stride.

        • Shoes made of a lightweight material are particularly useful for hiking, or for wear in warm, dry weather. Such material allows your foot to breathe more easily in such climates.[4]

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        Pick a small, wide heel. Keeping the heel wider and close to the ground offers the greatest support for your ankles and heel. This is particularly important for sandals or dress shoes. Anything over 2 inches in height raises the risk of ankle sprains.

        • The sharper the incline of the shoe, the greater strain you are placing on your feet.[5]

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        Choose good cushioning. The type of cushioning in a shoe will vary depending on the type of shoe. For example, a running shoe will have more cushion on the heel, where a walking shoe will have more cushion on the ball of the foot. Make sure you are purchasing a shoe designed for the activity you intend to wear it for.[6]

        • Try out the shoe on a hard surface as well as a soft one. The level of comfort the cushion provides may be different when walking on a harder surface. This is a good opportunity to make sure the toe box has enough room for your toes.