| Here are some basic rules when you are buying a pair of
shoes: |
| 1) Know your activities |
| First rule is of course to know what type of activities you
will be getting yourself into. If you will be in the gym most of
the time, a good pair of jogging shoe will be enough. If you are
going hiking, select a good leather shoe with good support and
grip so you don't lose your balance and fall off during hiking.
You can always ask the store sales person to guide or recommend
a shoe which is suitable for your activities. |
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| 2) Allow a thumb space when purchasing a shoe |
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Press your thumb at the tip of your shoe. Allow your
shoe to have a thumb space between your toe and the tip
of a shoe as your feet expands during exercise or
activities. A tight fitting shoe might cause discomfort
and blisters. |
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| 3) Know your feet |
| This is for people who are purchasing jogging shoes.
Generally, there are 3 types of feet and each requires different
types of shoe design and support. |
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| Flat feet (overpronation) |
Normal feet |
High arched feet (under pronation) |
The whole sole is in contact with
the ground. This means the foot strikes the ground on
the outside of the heel and rolls inwards too far.
Recommended shoe: Motion control type |
Most common foot type which means
your feet lands on the outside of the heel and rolls
inwards a small amount to absorb the shock.
Any type of shoe is suitable for this type of feet. |
This type of feet means you are not
an effective shock absorber as there is little contact
between the forefoot to the heel.
Recommended shoe: Cushioned shoes with plenty of
flexibility. |
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| How do you know which type of feet you have? |
| This can be done by simply doing the wet test. Simply wet
your feet and stand on a surface that will leave a visible
footprint. You can then look at the print to determine your feet
type. |
