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Welcome to the Docpods Podiatrists Review and today we'll be talking about what to look
for in a good shoe. Let's use a typical running shoe as our example. A shoe should bend only
where your foot bends. This is at the joint of the first toe. This is the only place that
your foot bends and the running shoe should support this.
The shoe should also be resistant to twisting. This helps to support the foot by resisting
side to side movement.
Another important feature of a good shoe is a deep firm heel cup. This helps to cradle
and support the heel and prevent excess movements.
The next feature of a good shoe is to have a deep roomy toe box. This allows the forefoot
enough room to spread out without irritating the toes. When fitting the shoe it should
be a thumb width longer than the longest toe. This allows enough room for movement in the
shoe when walking or running.
You should also be able to fasten the shoe to the foot by either buckle, belt, strap
or laces. This helps to allow for any stretching that may occur in the upper width wear.
The heel of a good shoe should also be no higher than 2.5 centimeters. The arch shape
should also match the shape of the foot so a curved foot would go in a curved lace and
a straight foot would go in a straight laced shoe.
And finally the midsole of a good shoe should be made of solid yet shock absorbing material.
This helps to absorb forced at impact.
That wraps up our what to look for in a good shoe review. For more information visit www.docpods.com.au.