9 mistakes to buy shoes “money lost, worn”

1. Buy shoes in the morning

Moving around throughout the day usually makes the feet a little bigger. So, buy shoes in the morning – a time when you are not active much, your feet are small, which may cause you to buy a shoe that is tighter than you want.

2. I don’t know what kind of feet I have

Knowing your foot type is important to choosing the most comfortable and appropriate shoes. A simple trick to figure out your foot pattern is to soak your feet in water and then step on a piece of cardboard. If your entire foot is visible on the cardstock, your foot is flatfoot. If you have a very pronounced arch, you’ll notice some space in the middle of your foot print and should opt for shoes with lots of cushioning. If the midfoot is only half as big as the rest, you have a normal foot.

3. Assume that foot insoles are only for treating foot diseases

In fact, if you have to stand for long periods of time, gel foot pads can be a lifesaver for anyone. This item gives you an extra layer of cushion, which is extremely beneficial with skin thinning with age.

4. Wearing one pair of shoes too much

We all have special favored shoes, but no matter how much you like them, you should change your shoes every day, don’t wear the same pair of shoes constantly to let the sweat in the shoes dry. Besides, wearing a pair of shoes continuously is easy to wear down certain areas in the shoe, causing pain and scratching when used.

5. I don’t know my foot measurement

The sizes of different shoe brands often have certain deviations and differences. Therefore, you should not only keep in mind your shoe size, but also keep in mind the size of your feet. Since sizing can change with age or pregnancy, it’s a good idea to measure your feet before looking for a new pair of shoes.

6. Don’t care about shoe sole material

Shoe soles should be chosen flexibly depending on the intended use. For example, the sole of sports shoes needs to be flexible, resistant to shock.

7. Try on only one side of the shoe

Our bodies are asymmetrical. Usually, one foot will be slightly larger than the other, so try on shoes on both feet to be sure of a comfortable fit.

8. Pay attention only to the heel

To avoid foot pain when wearing high heels, you should avoid shoes with thin toe and foot pads. Thick padding will help reduce pressure on the soles of the feet.

9. Using flip flops for a long time

Using flip-flops will change the way we move more or less because we need to adjust our toes to keep the sandals steady. In the long run, this can lead to many negative effects. Instead of flip-flops, you can choose sandals to be both cool and comfortable while avoiding bad effects.

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