Are you sick of shoe shopping only for your feet to be miserable… again?
You don’t have to be!
I’ve heard it all before, “I’m just getting older.” Hog-wash! Sore feet aren’t from age. They’re from abuse. The good news is that you don’t have to go another week with sore feet if you’re going to finish reading this article and listen closely. I’m going to tell you a few secrets.
Secret 1: Everyone’s feet are different. Feet are NOT generic. Shoes ARE generic.
What this means is that you probably just need a little bit more information about your feet so that you can find the right shoes for YOU, specifically. See a shoe-fitter at the Foot Solutions store. It’ll take maybe an hour or two of your day, and you’ll stop wasting money on shoes that hurt!
Secret 2: Shoes that are good for you are NOT always ugly. Sure, some are… but there are a lot of shoes that are very good for you that aren’t unattractive. You probably will not find super fashionista shoes that are “good” for you. But there are flip-flop alternatives and dress shoes that are designed to be pretty darn good for you. Remember, it’s about finding the right shoes for your specific feet, not your specific outfit! If you have to have a few basic-looking shoes in your closet for work, it’s not the end of the world.
Secret 3: Any shoe is ok to wear as long as you’re wearing them for the purpose they were designed for.
- Flip-flops:
Pool/Water activities, Sand/Grass activities
- Crocs: Gardening… that’s it!!
- Dress shoes: 2-4 hours of light standing, special occasions
- Running shoes: Nike/Addidas/Avia/Reebok/Mizuno/etc – ONLY for soft-surface running (i.e. taking a jog on gravel or dirt or grass). Aetrex/Brooks/Saucony/New Balance 900 series and up – More of an all surface athletic shoe. Be careful about athletic shoes that you’re using them for the activity they were built for (i.e. don’t wear a running shoe for walking, or a running shoe for aerobics)
Secret 4: Only YOU really notice how ugly your feet/shoes are. Trust me, NO ONE cares about your feet/shoes the way that you think they do. Media has led us to believe that we must be super aware of our outfits. No one really cares, look around you! Besides, what’s more important? That your body is healthy and strong, or that you don’t “offend” someone you don’t even know by wearing ugly shoes? For real! You can’t be that shallow! I have gals who refuse to wear sandals because they have toe deformities, but the truth is that no one else really notices. All they’re doing is making themselves uncomfortable and insecure. Hold your head up high and don’t find self-esteem from what the media says you should look like.
To conclude, your feet do not have to hurt or ache. Come see someone who can help you figure out how to protect your feet and body from discomfort and the damages that occur from walking on hard, flat surfaces. They can help you learn how to find good shoes and explain why your feet hurt. Don’t wait until your feet are disfigured and injured to take care of them. If you can keep your feet looking nice AND operative correctly, then you’ll save yourself a lot of stress and pain AND money in the long run.
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