Do you have sore feet? Do you experience pain in your lower back, ankles, heels or calves? If you answered yes to either of those, this blog is for you. Often pain experienced in any of these areas can be a result of poor footwear. It is important to understand your individual foot needs and shop for footwear accordingly. Poor footwear can lead to a variety of problems and pain making it important to invest in the right men’s shoes and women’s shoes.

So, what can you do? If you’re unsure of your specific foot needs, the AERTREX foot scanning technology provides you with results in under 15 seconds. The best part is that it is free, all you need to do is visit our Eastland store to get your free foot scan. This will provide you with all the information you need to ensure you purchase footwear suitable for your foot structure. However, if you’re unable to have your foot scanned, there is no need to worry. Below are our tips on choosing footwear to assist in reducing and preventing pain.

1. Supportive Shoes

It is essential to keep your feet supported. Shoes that have inadequate support will mean there is an increased chance of foot injuries as strain. Furthermore, unsupportive shoes increase the chance of misalignment starting from your feet and consequently in your ankles, knees, hips and spine. Overtime, such misalignment in your joints and muscles can lead to pain in your feet, ankles, knees, hips, and spine. Opt for shoes that have arch support, particularly if you know you have naturally high arches. This support can assist in improving posture and alignment which may reduce lower back pain.

2. Adjustable Features

By choosing footwear that has adjustable features, you are able to obtain a more personalised fit. If you have narrow or wide feet, adjustable features will allow you to tighten or loosen the shoes, accordingly, leading to improved support and reduced rubbing. If shoes are too tight, it may result in foot conditions such as bunions or heel spurs and if shoes are too loose, there is an increased risk of ankle and subsequently knee injuries.

3. Shock absorption

Shoes that have shock absorbing features ensure that each step you take is with ease. Shock absorption reduces the pressure on your joints, muscles, and feet with each step. This may contribute to eased pain in your joints and feet over time.

There are a range of features to look out for when shopping for the perfect pair of shoes. To gain optimal results for improving and/or preventing pain it is important to know the structure of your feet, however the rule of thumb is to ensure you invest in footwear that support your individual feet with targeted cushioning, shock absorbing and adjustable features and heel stability. Often pain begins with your feet so it is important to solve this problem with Just Walking footwear.