Footwear for working on feet: characteristics and tips for choosing

The soles of the feet are a complex and reliable "construction" that allows us to walk and stand upright. There are many professions with a long daily stay on our feet. High dynamic load, coupled with “wrong” shoes, can lead to deformity of the feet, static flat feet and serious problems with the spine, joints, and veins. Responsible choice of footwear for footwear can significantly reduce the risk of such problems, or even avoid them altogether.

There are a number of characteristics that a footwear must meet.

• The preferred option is natural materials of manufacture: leather, nubuck, suede, natural textiles. The high hygienic properties of such materials allow the skin of the feet to breathe, and in synthetic shoes the feet sweat a lot.
• Doctors state that both a completely flat sole and a high heel are equally harmful for constant wear. The garment should be with a raised sole in the heel area or with a stable heel. The norm is the height of the heel within 2-5 cm, not lower or higher, but optimally 3-4 cm.
• The toe of the shoe should be wide. A narrow toe leads to the formation of a so-called bone (painful bursitis of the joint) and deformity of the foot.
• The material of the sole of high-quality shoes should be of medium softness and bend with slight effort in the hands at any thickness... Such a sole significantly softens the shock load on the knee joints.

Modern designers and constructors have developed special models of women's and men's shoes of increased comfort for those who have to stand or walk all day long. The cost of special orthopedic shoes is above average, but if you have the financial opportunity, it is still worth buying such shoes, because maintaining health is most important. A spacious forefoot, physiological heel lift and a small bolster in front will allow you to feel everyday comfort from the first days of wearing.

You should buy footwear from well-known brands only in company stores. These are quite expensive products, and the situation with the purchase of a replica of dubious quality instead of the original will please no one.

Among the best manufacturers of high-quality footwear in all aspects, the models of well-known companies should be noted. Adidas, Puma, Ecco, Nike, Skechers, Geox. These popular brands are constantly working on improving design, expanding the range and developing new products in accordance with fashion trends.

In retail chains or pharmacies, you can find good Dr. Scholl insoles. These are gel insoles, easy and comfortable to use. It is enough to put them in regular low-speed shoes, chosen for long standing work. Designed specifically for those who spend a lot of time on their feet.

Brand insoles are no less effective Compusoles, their quality was tested with the participation of the American police.

It is best to take 2 main rules as a basis for choosing footwear for footwork:

• do not save;
• do not buy beautiful, but inconvenient models.

These simple tips will help you make the right choice:

• it is advisable to go to the mall to buy after noon, as in the late afternoon the legs become slightly larger;
• selection orientation - conditions in the working room, not the time of year outside the window; it is natural that the choice will not be the same for a teacher in a student auditorium and for an employee of a power supply unit in a restaurant;
• if you have to choose between attractive appearance and convenience, then, without a doubt, it is worth choosing convenience - you will have to work in these shoes every day;
• it is not recommended to buy shoes online (in online stores), since it is necessary to try on both legs in order to walk around the fitting area and evaluate the comfort;
• the presence of orthopedic insoles (instep supports) with shock-absorbing properties will help to ensure the correct position of the foot and optimal distribution of the load;
• toes should lightly touch the toe (do not rest);
• heel height should be 3-4 cm;
• you cannot buy too narrow or wide products, shoes should not put pressure on the leg (you can move your toes), but also not "dangle"; it is good if there is lacing for optimal fixation of the foot and regulation of the degree of squeezing (if necessary, the laces can be relaxed or pulled up).

In life, it will not be possible to completely abandon high heels, stilettos and flat ballerinas, but this is appropriate at social events or in solemn situations. It is unacceptable to wear such shoes daily in a standing job or where you have to walk all day.

Of course, this is not the only reason for deviations in health, but the importance of shoes in preserving the functions of the musculoskeletal system should not be underestimated.