Shoe selection

Basic steps to follow when selecting footwear:

  • Know the shape, type and size of the foot.
    Valgus foot: high heel width of 2 to 3 cm
    Varus foot: low heel 1cm
    Metatarsalgia: thick and flexible sole
    Fasciitis: good arch support and heel cushioning
    Morton's neuroma: front foot with wide blade
  • A shoe that supports the foot correctly is recommended.
  • Part of the wide tip that does not compress the fingers.
  • Heel that does not exceed 4 cm.
  • Choose the most appropriate shoe for each activity, time of year, age, weight and sex.
  • Check that the footwear adapts correctly to the foot without squeezing it, to avoid chafing and deformities.
  • Walk to ensure correct adaptation.
  • Shock-absorbing sole to increase comfort and distribute pressures.
  • Try the shoes on both feet.
  • Well finished shoe interior.
  • Thermal comfort to avoid excessive sweating.
  • Non-slip sole to prevent falls.
  • Carry out load and check that there is distance between the tip of the foot and the shoe
  • It is recommended to be made with natural materials.
  • Light footwear, flexible, stable sole that facilitates foot movements.
  • Buy the shoe late in the afternoon.

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Soy Aurora Casals Lluch, Bachelor of Podiatry from the University of Barcelona and a proud representative of the third generation of my family's podiatrists.
It all started with my grandmother, Montserrat Castells Nat, passionate about knowledge and pioneer in its time. After obtaining all the diplomatures offered by the University of Barcelona, studied Podiatry (1975–1979) and in 1983 also qualified as an Orthopedic Technician. He started his career in Sant Feliu de Guíxols In 1979, in the consultation of my great -grandfather, a rural doctor of great prestige, Martí Casals.
In 1980 he opened another consultation in Barcelona, he collaborated with Dr. Ramón Vilat, worked in the US… ..

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