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SELECTION OF FOOTWEARBY: David Prakash Kumar | Category: Health and Fitness | Post Date: 2009-06-08
Foot is an integral part of the body. People do not really think it is worthwhile to spend much time on footwear selection. We concentrate much more on the attire we wear than our footwear. It should be noted that footwear also plays a major role in our way of dressing. There are a few simple aspects in the selection of footwear. Following these will help us walk comfortably and also protect our feet. The most important aspect is that the footwear should be a proper fit. If it is too tight or too loose, it may cause prolonged low pressure or shear stress respectively, and can lead to small blisters as we walk. Sandals or shoes with laces, buckles or velcro are better than slip-on shoes for the following reasons: Slip-ons have to be tight to stay on the foot, whereas the fastening types could be slightly larger to accommodate swelling. Generally those who wear slip-ons twist their toes in such a way as to hold the shoes on. This can cause the tops of toes to rub on the shoe, leading to corns and calluses. Sandals or shoes should be at least ½ inch (1.25cm) longer than the longest toe while standing. This allows toes to move freely while walking. If the shoes are short it is likely to cause injury to the toes and nails. A very loose fitting sandal can cause shearing stress on the skin where it comes in contact with the straps and causes blisters. The front of the shoes should be wide enough to accommodate the toes and should also allow the toes to rest flat inside the shoes without being cramped. Narrow fitting shoes can cause corns on the tops of toes or between them. Shoes should be deep enough in the toe area, to avoid the upper parts of the toes being pressed against the leather. Thin toe space can cause corns and callus on the pressed areas of the toes. Remember that you should be comfortable wearing the footwear, and that should be your primary concern. All other points of consideration are secondary. When you purchase new footwear, try walking in them for a few steps to see if they are comfortable. After you purchase them, try wearing them for 30 minutes on day one to ensure that there are no pressure signs such as red areas and localized warmth, then you can gradually increase the wearing time. Article Source: http://www.saching.com About Author / Additional Info: I am a Physiotherapist by profession and a writer by interest. I have written many articles and blogs. I also take up freelance writing assignments. Comments are welcome at prakashdavid@rediffmail.com Additional Articles: * Remembering: Reflection of world issues with the connection with sports * Bottled water harms environment: Tap water is equally clean & good * Asian Development Bank's success with poverty reduction * Ankle injury: Signs, symptoms, prevention and treatment. * Learn all about the Growth and Development of a child Does this article violate or infringe on your copyright ? It is a violation of our terms for authors to submit content which they did not write and claim it as their own. If this article infringes on your copyrights, then use our Contact us form with the detailed proof of infringement along with the offending article's title, URL and writer name. If you do not hear back from us then contact us again in another 10 days. Thank you. Comments on this article: (0 comments so far) * Additional comments are now closed for this article *
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