2023-07-09 11:03:11
When buying shoes, many ask themselves the question: comfortable or fashionable? The stubborn prejudice that comfort and aesthetics are mutually exclusive persists.
Claudia Schulz from the Shoe Institute in Germany clears this up and explains why variety is better for the foot than constant protection.
Don’t always spare
Healthy feet are hard-wearing and even sensitive feet should not always be spared, otherwise they get used to a model too much. “I know some women who have only worn Birkenstocks and similarly protective shoes for years,” says Claudia Schulz. “As a result, their feet have become wider over time and they can no longer wear shoes that are narrower.”
paragraph or not?
“Orthopaedists say you should always change shoes, because that trains the muscles,” says Schulz. “A three to four centimeter block heel supports our natural gait more than a flat shoe.”
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Just don’t wear too small!
“‘If you want to forget all the worries of this world, you only need to wear shoes that are one size too small,’ Mark Twain once said,” quotes Schulz.
So you should always make sure that different manufacturers have different sizes and try them on instead of blindly relying on the number.
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The right timing
“You should try to buy shoes in the afternoon – especially those that you want to wear in the evening,” says the shoe expert. Reason: The feet are narrowest in the morning and swell a little in the afternoon.
Narrow but not tight: ballerinas with mini heels (La Shoe, approx. 170 euros)
Photo: The Shoe
Slip-ons and mules
“Depending on age, health and body weight, it’s better if shoes are a bit padded, but if you don’t always wear the same shoes, it’s not a problem to put on thin mules,” says Schulz. “Just make sure the straps aren’t chafing and your feet are well-groomed.”
Ballerinas
At first glance, ballerinas don’t look particularly comfortable because they are flat and thin. But quality is what counts here, says Claudia Schulz.
“Better ballet flats have light padding, a small heel, and should have enough room at the toe to fit a dime so your toes don’t pinch when you roll.”
Soft but with support
Softer is not necessarily better, says Claudia Schulz from the Shoe Institute. “Especially with an open shoe, the foot can slip too much if it doesn’t provide enough support, so at least the straps should provide enough support.”
Good for long walks, secure, firm hold and no pain – in nine color combinations (Joe Nimble, approx. 185 euros)
Foto: Joe Nimble
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This article comes from BILD am SONNTAG. The ePaper of the entire issue is available here.
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