How to Buy a Good Pair of Shoes

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Pick shoes that do not provide ankle support

   Wearing basketball shoes or high-tops regularly could weaken the ankles.
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   Step 2: since they may be better for everyday use.

   The bottom of running shoes looks like a footprint, which does not provide stability. ,, Only the front third should bend up.
   
   The rear two-thirds of the shoe should be strong and difficult to bend. , The shoe should not be easily distorted or deformed. ,, To check, remove the insole and compare it against your foot.
   
   The insole should be longer by about the width of your thumbnail.
   
   If one foot is slightly bigger than the other, accommodate the larger foot. , (Demo pairs are typically of low quality.) , Reject the design if your foot rolls outward or either heel lifts out.
   
   Although some materials like leather will stretch over time, too much tightness can cause discomfort over long durations. , Squeakiness depends on the texture and material of the outsole and is a result of friction with laminate flooring.
   
   In contrast, insufficient friction is dangerous.
   
   A good pair of shoes can deliver both safety and quiet.
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   Step 3: Pick a pair of shoes that does not narrow too much in the middle of the outsole.

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   Step 4: Pick a style with material that breathes or a design with perforations that will not trap moisture.

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   Step 5: Bend the front of the shoe upwards.

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   Step 6: Grab the shoe at the front and back and try to twist it (by rotating your hands in opposite directions).

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   Step 7: Press against the counter (the back spine of the shoe) and squeeze the sides of the counter

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   Step 8: which support the heel

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   Step 9: to check that they are strong and not easily deformed.

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    Step 10: Ask for a measurement of your foot size.

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    Step 11: Check the stitching for quality

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    Step 12: especially along the baseline

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    Step 13: inside and out.

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    Step 14: Give the shoes a test drive.

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    Step 15: Cautiously walk on a linoleum or vinyl surface outside the store to make sure the shoes don't squeak or slip.

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