Tips for Shoes

After suffering from blisters and what not, i have decided to help you not make the mistake i did, i wasted $90 on a pair of shoes that are a size to small and i can't exchange them, any advice? hehe

Tips for getting the perfect shoes! :)

This post is for both males and females.

" When shopping for new shoes:
Do it later in the day when your feet have expanded.
Bring the same socks you'd have on when you're doing your activity.
Take your old shoes to the store.
Women with wider feet should consider men's shoes.
Have your feet measured: the length, width and arch because your feet change as you get older.
Consider buying two pairs to use them on alternating days.

What to look out for:

Toe Box: The toe section should be wide enough to wiggle your toes and long enough to have a thumbnail-size space from the longest toe to the end of the shoe.

Mid-sole: Known as the "heart" of the shoe where the cushioning and stabilizing exists. Look for firm arches, rubber posts or implants in the mid-sole if you need them. The foot bed is the liner that you can remove from the inner shoe. This can be exchanged for off-the-shelf arch supports and orthotics.

Bottom sole: Should be made of carbon rubber and have a grade or slope from heel to toe. Look for a two-part split heel structure for a smoother heel-to-toe transition. Should have sufficient traction. Grooves in the front allow the forefoot to flex naturally.

The "last": Refers to the foam around which the shoe is made. There are two dominant types — the straight and the curved last. If your foot tends roll to the inside, a curved shoe is what you need.

Achilles notch: A V-shaped notch at the top-back prevents the Achilles tendon from being chafed.

Heel counter: The cup should keep the foot stable.

Uppers: should be nylon mesh so the foot is ventilated. The shoe tongue should provide ample cushioning to protect from the pressure of the shoe laces.

Stitching: Check the feel of the shoe, look for bumps. Examine the stitching, glue and eyelets."