![]() Visit a local shoe store where they will use an old world Brannock-type device, that will not only measure the length and width of your feet, but also measure your arch length. In order to determine the degree of arch support you need, it is important to have both of your feet properly measured by a footwear professional. Shopping for the Best Arch Supportive Footwear This is why when people decide to finally spend a lot of money to get a top quality pair of shoes, you will always hear them say “, it was so worth it!” Because it truly is. The lower end styles always have minimal cushioning and very little if any support, but as the price of models increase, so will their level of comfort and support. You get what you pay for with the footwear industry. Shoe companies make different levels of footwear in every category from dress shoes to sneakers, and from slippers to sandals, all ranging from low-end, less expensive models, all the way up to their high-end very expensive models. Unfortunately, it was most likely at the expense of what was put on the inside. They knew the shoes would appeal to your sense of fashion and put all their energies into creating a shoe that looked great on the outside. Well this is because the manufacturer sold you a piece of eye candy. Why? You are sure you bought the correct size and width. You thought you had found the perfect shoes for the occasion, only to find that one hour into the event your feet were absolutely killing you. Remember the last time you attended a wedding or festive event and went out shopping for that dress shoe based on its style, looks, or simply the color? It is important to support them all with well-made footwear that follows the contours of your feet, to allow them to naturally encourage a proper gait. They react in a flexible manner to absorb shock and to help to propel you forward as you walk. These three arches work in concert to add spring to your step. This arch is the highest of all the arches and supports the foot throughout your gait, supporting the entire body. This arch is a low arch that rests on the ground when standing This arch runs across the front of the bottom of the foot, just under the Metatarsal bones The Three Foot Arches: Medium Longitudinal Arch, Lateral Longitudinal Arch and Anterior Transverse Arch Most people think their feet have just one arch under the bottom of the foot, but the fact is that each foot has a total of three arches that all need the proper support in order to keep you comfortable as you go about your day. This is why you should take your shoe shopping very seriously and take the time to find the right shoes for your feet. ![]() Since your feet support all the weight of your body, what supports your feet truly matters. Without the support around their contours, the foot’s muscles, ligaments and tendons will be overstressed. If you had purchased a softer mattress, or added a memory foam mattress topper, your body would be able to sink deeper into it, feeling support for all of its curves. The result is stress on your muscles, ligaments and tendons, because they have to be self-supporting all night while you sleep. ![]() Your mattress, if stiff and hard, will not follow the contours of your back. Therefore, it is important to wear shoes that will help support us and that will absorb the impact of the harshness of the ground beneath our feet.Ĭhoosing your shoes should be as important as choosing your bed. Our feet are what supports the entire weight of our bodies while standing, walking and running. This in turn affects our mood, impacting everything we do. Sore feet can quickly turn an enjoyable day into one of extreme discomfort, or severe pain. Shoes with good arch support are a necessity as we go through life. ![]()
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