Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Choosing Your Walking Shoes According To Your Needs

By Adam Torres


When it comes to the choice of walking shoes there are several aspects that can be considered. However, walking is one of the best exercises to keep yourself healthy. It is a common factor that we often go for the looks of the shoes and how they fit on our feet for making the choice of our shoes but that is not always the final points of consideration that should be while making the choice.

Trying out different options at different store can be a good option of choosing the best walking stores to see which ones provide you the best comfort. Always keep in mind that the pair that makes you feel natural is the best one for you.

As we all know that our feet have an automatic shock absorbing system known as pronation. This is noted in the arch of the feet as we step. Most normal people have neutral pronation system which works perfectly fine when they walk. But as a matter of fact, in some people, pronation works differently. In some people the collapse and extension of the arc is either too big or too small.

However, if you can keep in mind the pronation of your feet while purchasing your walking shoes it would be easier on your feet to be more comfortable while walking. It can be tested through wet test, by stepping on dry ground while your feet is wet you can observe that in some people there is a flat footprint which is known as under pronation, while in normal case there is a slight arc in between the toe and the back of the footprint, one the other hand people having over pronation have a very deep arc in their footprint.

Some basic factors to look out for are that walking shoes must be breathable so that to allow enough air flow to your feet to make your feel comfortable. If your shoes are not breathable enough they may not provide the best comfort for a long walk.

Another important thing to note in this regard is that the best walking shoes are those that are light weight. As these shoes are meant for the purpose of walking only it is always preferable to choose light weight shoes. Heavy shoes are not quite the proper choice for walking.

Besides these there are also some other factors while making the choice of walking shoes which are applicable for anyone. The first and foremost thing that should always be kept in mind while making the choice is the comfort of the shoe.

In fact although most young people may not quite understand the difference of having walking shoes as their physical strength and stability allows them to ignore any mismatch but in case of older people this matters a lot, especially for people who tend to go on long walks. However, it is also quite important for people suffering from the problem of overweight as well. In fact with overweight there come certain changes in the proportionate balance of the body. Therefore, with the right choice of the shoes it is easier to support your feet.




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