WHAT do you first consider when buying footwear? Is it the style, the brand, the price or do you go with the latest trend?
Determining what type of footwear is appropriate for specific activities is important because it will affect everything.
For example, if you are into sports, your performance will be affected if you are wearing inappropriate footwear.
The market is flooded with all kinds of footwear brands and styles that choosing could be tedious but here are some tips to help you:
Choose the right shoe size. If you get shoes that are smaller than your feet, you’ll get blisters, feet cramp or hurt your nails. You can choose half a size bigger if you are unsure.
Choose comfort over style. No matter how trendy the style of your footwear is, if you are not comfortable, it will only cause more troubles for you.
Take it easy with your new shoes. The shoes may be uncomfortable for the first few days to prevent blisters and aches.
Choose flexible footwear. To test the flexibility of shoes for walking, twist the pair of shoes you are considering to check if it bends easily in your hand.
Running shoes should be lightweight, with wedge-shaped midsoles capable of absorbing the continuous impact of running.
Match your footwear with your activity. Naturally, you can’t go running wearing high-heeled sandals.
Finally, no matter what color, style or brand you choose, pick out footwear that not only fits you well but are comfortable.
