Learning to fit yourself better to shoes can be fun!
Bringing a friend along with you as you shoe shop can help you to become more aware of proper shoe fit. Start by limiting your search to a single style at one time (for example, oxford vs. slip-on).
Next, turn a blind eye to size, color and pattern and try to judge your shoe fit with your own sense of feel. You can develop your tactile understanding by describing how you feel at each part of your foot. For each shoe, rate how it feels on your …
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| heel | ||||
| arch | ||||
| midfoot | ||||
| forefoot | ||||
| ankle | ||||
| 0 = great fit ……… 5 = unsatisfactory | ||||
Then note how you feel with regards to
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| balance | ||||
| support | ||||
| cushion |
Go on to the next shoe. You’ll become a pro in no time, which means more comfort on your feet and better foot health!
