Are you wearing the right shoes? A thought that is often overlooked. Taking care of your feet is crucial for overall wellbeing, and it begins with the right pair of shoes. Whether you are experiencing plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, bunions, swollen feet, diabetes, arthritis, or are simply looking to prevent these conditions from occurring, the shoes you wear play a vital role in alleviating discomfort and promoting foot health.  This blog will reveal the importance of choosing the most appropriate footwear for your specific needs or condition and encourage you to consider, are you wearing the right shoes?

Understanding Your Feet

Before you go shopping for shoes, it is important to understand your specific foot structure and needs. Different problems require different solutions and Just Walking is here to help.

3D Foot Scanning Technology

Visit Just Walking stores at Eastland or Mornington central and spend just 12 seconds scanning your foot for free with the AETREX Albert 2 Pro! In under a minute data is collected providing you with an instant understanding of your specific foot needs. This personalised data will provide you with valuable information about your feet, therefore giving you a step in the right direction to finding the best shoes for your feet.

Why Is Wearing The Right Shoes Important?

Comfort and Support: By opting for shoes that align with the natural contours of your feet, they will be able to support you all day offering cushioning and stability.

Prevention of foot problems: Wearing men’s shoes or women’s shoes that do not provide adequate support can lead to the development of various foot conditions including, but not limited to bunions, heel spurs and plantar fasciitis.

Alignment and posture: Wearing the right Just Walking shoes contributes to proper alignment and posture. Shoes that do not offer the right support can lead to misalignment problems that not only affect your feet but also your ankles, knees, and hips. This may ultimately lead to discomfort, pain, and injury.

Improved performance: Whether you are an athlete or simply just engaging in everyday activities like walking, wearing the right shoes can improve your performance and experience by providing optimal comfort and support.

Foot Conditions: People with foot conditions like heel spurs, bunions, plantar fasciitis, diabetes, swollen feet, wide feet, and arthritis require specialized shoes and or orthotic inserts to address their specific foot condition.

Diabetic Foot care: Individuals with diabetes have affected nerves in their feet, making it crucial to pay careful attention to their choice of footwear. Diabetics need to opt for shoes that minimize the risk of pressure points.

Overall wellbeing: Wearing comfortable and supportive shoes has a positive impact on your overall wellbeing. This is because when your feet are happy and pain free, you are more likely to be active and engage in a healthy lifestyle.

Wearing the right shoes is essential for maintaining foot health and preventing injuries or the exacerbation of current foot conditions like heel spurs, bunions, plantar fasciitis, diabetes, swollen feet, wide feet, and arthritis. It is important to consider your choice of footwear and ensure it is appropriate for the activities you engage in, whether it be just walking, running or everyday activities. People often neglect their feet; however, it has a direct impact on your overall wellbeing. It is therefore important to ask yourself, are you wearing the right shoes?