1. Be sure to actually measure and try it on, don't use the size of the shoes you bought before to infer that the size of your feet will change.
2. Don't be fooled by the size number, whether it's a UK, Continental or US size (also divided into men and women), the size will be affected by the standards and design of the shoe factory, and it is best to try on a few nearby sizes
3. At night, people's feet swell slightly, just like when walking in the mountains.
4. Try it slowly and don't rush your decision too much. Prepare two and a half days to buy a good pair of shoes, and try as many different brands and shoes as possible.
5. Bring your own socks, preferably those to match your hiking boots
6. After tying the laces, move your toes to see if they can touch the front wall, and after wearing the new shoes for a long time, the width and thickness may increase slightly, but never increase the length, and shoes that are too short will often hit the toes and nails
7. When trying them on, take a walk around the shoes to make the leather or fibers of the new shoes more elastic on the one hand, and try to see if there are any uncomfortable places that are not easy to notice
8. Buy shoes that fit for the purpose, but don't think one pair of shoes will fit all the uses. And don't just buy a pair of shoes with special features for a special trip.
9. Grab the feeling of your feet, pick a pair that is most comfortable, and try all the shoes with that pair of standards, only one person knows which pair of shoes is best for you, and that is yourself.
10. The heel height of the shoe should be appropriate. The 2~3 cm heel can make the arch of the foot more reasonable. It can make the buttocks tucked forward, the abdomen tightened, and the chest erect, making the person look tall and energetic. Flats make the center of gravity too far back, and when you walk, your heels hit the ground, and the shock can be transmitted to your brain. If the heel is too high, the toes and metatarsals will be strained and squeezed, which will increase the stress on the ankles and knees, and the waist and abdomen will be raised forward to maintain balance, which will easily lead to strain on the muscles and ligaments of the waist and buttocks.
11. The tightness of the shoes should be appropriate. Shoes that are too tight will squeeze the foot, resulting in valgus, corns and calluses on the soles of the feet. Shoes that are too loose can cause pain due to unheeling and too much force on the soles of the soles. Generally speaking, well-fitting shoes do not press the instep, there is about a thumb space in front of the shoe, the front foot should have some room to swing while the heel cannot swing, and there is no friction between the heel and the upper. Moreover, everyone's feet are not the same size, so when trying on shoes, you should focus on the comfort of your big feet, and be sure to stand up and walk a few steps to see if both shoes are on your feet. It is worth noting that children should never be allowed to wear tight shoes, otherwise the child's toes will be pinched and cause deformity growth. Leave a little space when buying shoes for your child, and change shoes as soon as the feet grow.
12. The materials used in shoes should pay attention to breathability. The breathable material not only does not cover the feet and is comfortable, but it is also less susceptible to athlete's foot. Some shoes are less breathable, especially the soles, which are sturdy and resemble a sauna in them. A good pair of shoes is far more important than a BMW to a rider. For people who have to stand for more than 9 hours a day, the feet are the hardest, and a pair of comfortable shoes should be the best. 13. Choose shoes for the elderly. Older people who lose dexterity in their hands and are unable to tie their shoes should pay attention to choosing shoes with elastic bands at the collar. And the purchase of an extended shoehorn so that the elderly can pull on the heel without bending over. If it is an elderly person with a painful foot injury, it is best to make customized shoes, with a special polyethylene foam shoe plug molding, which can reduce the pain and avoid the aggravation of the injury.
