Ten Tips for Buying Best Shoes for Elderly Women and Men

Never could we think how hard to find a pair of suitable shoes for some elderly women and men, especially for someone with foot issue. So they may prefer to choose sneakers or sport shoes that " approach that most people size." Here are some tips for our elderly women and men to choose suitable shoes.

Custom shoes

As persons age, there will be some changes on their feet - tend to spread, and lose the fatty pads that cushion the bottom of the feet. Additional weight can affect the bone and ligament structure. Most of older people would think their shoe sizes remain constant. However, it still frequently changes. So they need to measure their feet every time when they want to buy a suitable size.

Custom shoes is good choice for your feet, avoiding a lot of foot issue, even knee and back pain.

Actually most of them doesn’t take care about this problem. With a unsuitable shoe for a long time, it will cause a lot of problems on their feet, such as： •Corns or callouses - Hardened patches of skin that often develop as a result of repeated friction or pressure •Bunions - Bony bumps that develop on the joint at the base of the big toe, forcing the joint to stick outwards •Fallen arches - A condition in which the tendon supporting the foot arch weakens and allows the entire foot to contact the ground •Hammertoe - A deformity of the toe joint that causes the toe to curl downwards rather than point forward. •Plantar fasciitis - Inflammation of a band of tissue along the bottom of the foot that causes heel pain.

The right material

The material for a pair of shoes is also essential for people choosing a right shoes. First of all, a softer upper, like mesh, will be more lightweight and provides more breathability, keeping your feet dry and fresh all day long. Moreover, shoes with a breathable mesh upper will often combine with a supportive overlay, which allows the shoe to bend with people foot to avoid causing you to lose control.

A low heel

High heels can cause all sorts of cosmetic problems for your feet. A large pressure on your toes causes the experience of being pressed forward, leading to hammer toes, bunions, and ingrown toenails. Sometimes, you will be easier to wrench your ankle badly from the force of the fall. Of course, a totally flat shoe can also be uncomfortable. Therefore, look for a wide, slightly raised heel that can help take the strain off your feet and legs.

Don't go too cheap

Imagining: you are walking on the road, while suddenly your shoes break. You can not find a store to repair or buy another pair to replace. That would be very terrible. If you can afford it, spending a bit more to get the right fit one is absolutely worth.

A wide toe box

As ages, elderly women and men’s feet will tend to spread. Having an extra wide toe box will provide enough room for free movement of the toes. Combined with a heel-to-toe drop between 2-3 mm, will fit your feet well and provide maximum comfort and reduce the occurrence of blisters plantar fasciitis, hammer toe, and other skin problems.

A wide mouth

If your feet tend to swell, it is really a good choice to buy a wider opening shoes. It will make your feet easier to get in and out of the shoe. Especially in winter, if you wear compression socks, a wider opening shoes will provide enough space to fit your feet.

A non-slip sole

No matter what reason you want to buy a pair of shoes, it is essential to buy a pair of shoes with non-slip sole to ensure stability and prevent falls. If you like to do some sports or climb mountains or go hiking, it is a key point for you to choose a pair of shoes.

Adequate padding

Due to losing the fatty pads that cushion the bottom of the feet for elderly women and men, choosing a cushioning absorbs and disperses the shock of your foot impacting the ground, and reducing the effect of the impact on your hips and back will be very urgent.

A shoe with more padding in the upper (the part that encloses your foot) will give you the long-term comfort you want. Its ergonomically designed insoles keep your arches and heel from harm and help you achieve a better body alignment, making your feet will never feel tired!

Removable insoles

The removable insoles will be more flexible for you to take the insole out, when you are planing to use either over-the-counter or custom orthotics for shoes.

You can change another insoles more easier. Moreover the removable insoles with patented technology may ease your feet more comfort with its shock absorption pads.

A high back

Choosing a high back with enough padding can help stabilize your ankle without scratching or irritating your Achilles tendon. In addition, a hard insert in the heel may give the shoe a firm structure and can help keep you from falling.