Sammy Margo of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists says that the ideal is to move from a high shoe to a flat shoe gradually; That is, if you always wear heels, start wearing low shoes for half an hour each day, and increase your use gradually.
According to Mike
O'Neill, a spokesman for the
Chiropodist Society, he says that both calf pain and Achilles' heel can
appear a few days after he starts wearing
flat shoes. Apparently, the problem could arise because the low shoes have
no way to cushion the blows and impacts that the foot suffers; which, after
continued use, leads to a condition known as plantar fasciitis
Low-heeled shoes are always preferable to high-heeled
shoes, yet they are damaging because they do not provide good support for the
heel or heel. When flat shoes are used consistently, you can suffer from:
- · Achilles tendon tension
- · Pain in calf muscles
- · Heel pain
- · Flattened arch on the feet
- · Problems of the ankles, lower back and hips
- · Problems of posture in general
By way of summary, experts say it is best to buy a
footwear that feels comfortable without getting carried away by fashion.
Recommended shoe type
In
general, the beginners do not give much importance to the type of footwear to
be used during the exercise; These believe that specialized shoes are made for
athletes participating in competitive sport, but this is not true. If you are
walking or if you are starting a walking program, it is advisable to wear a
pair of shoes that fit your foot and activity.
The walk has been imposed as a suitable means for the physical
condition; Due to this, the sale of walking shoes has increased considerably in
recent years.
Currently, some walking shoes also have half soles with polyurethane or
ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA)
mattresses, such as the most sophisticated running shoes, with a thick but
light sole; some with air soles, carbon fiber systems, integrated air systems
and even inertial reaction devices in the ground, or multi-training. But to buy
a pair of shoes to exercise, the first thing is to know the need of the foot.
If you have a neutral foot that does not turn in or out, it is best to look for
shoes that are neither too rigid nor too flexible.
If the foot is pronator (has little bow and is flattened too much when
standing, spending the shoes in the ends), the ideal is a shoe of rigid sole,
which can be of straight form or combined.
For the extremely flat foot type, the ideal is a combined form with
stabilizing strips. This shoe will give greater stability if your rattle is
straight; also favor the external strips, since they reinforce the against heel.
If the foot is supinator (high arches and rotate less inwards after
treading), a shoe with good stability in the back of the foot and shock
absorption is recommended; feet with large arches are usually stiffer and
require greater cushioning of the impact. Also, when testing these shoes
consider the type of surface you are going to walk on. The flat,
less-traction-oriented soles are suitable for walking in urban centers and for
running a few kilometers on the streets.
·
- . Try both shoes and walk around the store.
- · Do not rush, try at least 5 different models to compare the fit. Look for snuggling on the tongue and around the bandage.
- · Make sure the sole is flexible at the point where the foot is flexed.
- · Choose shoes with removable insoles, to replace with devices if necessary.
- · Leave a space of 1.5 cm. in front of the toes when standing.
- · Try the shoes after a routine or in the afternoon, when the feet are more heavily loaded at that time. Comfortable heel fit so that the foot does not slip. (SHAPE, 1992).
