Homer with my summer sandals.
Hello Everyone!
I know it's been awhile since my last post. This past semester was really demanding considering that I had classes that were extremely time-consuming. When you combine that with work, it makes it trickier to blog consistently. Anyhow, I'm glad to be back and have missed you much.
The Moment Of Realization
Many times, we take good shoes for granted. A few weeks ago, I had the opposite reaction when I had sharp pains after wearing the new shoes I recently bought a couple of weeks ago. They weren't anything fancy, just a decent pair of Nikes that I bought for everyday wear and walking the dogs that I do.So what was wrong with them? They were made with no arch support. Usually, when I buy gym shoes, I've never ran into that problem, however since I was looking more at side support first, that totally evaded me.
What then happened is I found my left foot hurting, with sharp throbs of pain going through it. Since I hadn't kept the receipt long enough, I decided to pick up insoles from Target. After the first day, both my feet were sore. After a few days the pain subsided.
Facts About Foot Pain
When you're walking a dog, there's nothing like shoes with good support. Walking puts up to 1.5 times one's bodyweight on the foot. The average person will walk 1,000 miles (1,609 km)in a year's time.
What To Look For
Whenever buying shoes for lots of walking one should:- Find a shoe built solidly with arch and side support. You can find one for a reasonable price but watch out for lower quality shoes.
- Make sure it fits your foot. Nothing should be squeezed or poked. Even in the same size, two pairs of shoes will fit differently on your foot.
- Can they be waterproofed? Some shoes are pre-treated and others will need a spray. There's nothing worse than getting wet because water soaks through your shoes.
- If you do lots of walking, look for a shoe that's lightweight. Running or walking shoes are ideal since they are made for that reason. The last thing a runner wants is a heavy shoe. Walking shoes are really popular because of walking's increased popularity as exercise.
With a little time and dedication, you're feet will stay in good condition and remain pain free.
Let's Discuss!
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For almost a year I've had a pair of Nike hiking boots that are very comfortable and rugged - and waterproof. Unfortunately the waterproofing seems to prevent them from breathing, so my feet sweat more...but otherwise I'm happy with them.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure Homer would like them too! ;-)
I can understand that. I'm sure Homer would like them and would probably try to chew them too. ;)
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