Foot and ankle experts tell you: wear the right shoes, the foot is healthy, the foot is the lowest part of our body position when standing, but also the body is the largest weight-bearing, high activity parts. How to protect our feet, choose a pair of suitable shoes is vital, on this issue, I specifically consulted Delconi’s foot and ankle surgery experts, on how to choose a pair of suitable shoes for people of different ages, experts provide the following advice: children’s shoes: When children begin to walk, in fact, shoes are not necessary, let children walk barefoot or only wear a pair of socks at home, beneficial to foot growth, promote foot muscle development, and enhance the strength of the toes to grip the ground. As children’s feet grow and their activities increase, the need for shoes becomes more apparent. Children’s feet grow rapidly, and shoe sizes should be changed frequently to facilitate the growth of children’s feet. Please refer to the following when selecting shoes for your child: 1. Check the shoes: first of all, there should be a sturdy heel, and the inside of the heel should be made curved to accommodate the spherical shape of the heel, and should not be in the center of the shoe. 2.When trying on shoes, let the child stand up so that the weight of the child’s whole body acts on both feet. 3.The child’s feet should have some space to move inside the shoe. Generally speaking, the distance between the toes and the toe of the shoe should be 1/2 foot or a bunion distance. 4.Let your child try on the shoes with appropriate socks and, walk around the store for a few minutes to let your child feel if there is abnormal pressure and any unusual stimulation. Then take off the shoes and check the child’s foot for abnormal indentation at each seam of the shoe. 5, the heel of the shoe should not be too slippery, some high-top shoes or boots are better for preventing sprains in the foot and ankle. 6, should measure the length of the two feet, if the two feet are not the same size, the choice of shoe size should be a little larger prevail. Women’s shoes Women’s feet suffer due to wearing inappropriate shoes and bring unnecessary problems to the foot, mostly due to problems caused by wearing high heels (high heels can be defined as a heel of two inches or more), and podiatrists believe that changes in posture and even foot and ankle safety problems brought about by wearing high heels are very common in clinical practice. And they believe that to mitigate the side effects of high heels, women can limit the amount of time they wear them and should alternate with good quality canvas or rubber-soled sneakers or flat shoes. They can also change the heel height, at work or social events, wearing some comfortable and fashionable “walking” with flat shoes. This not only meets the trend, but also gives the feet an ample space to move and makes the toes very comfortable. At the same time, it is very important to choose the appropriate shoes for the particular activity. It may be more appropriate for women to wear shoes with a rubber synthetic and not very slippery sole, a wider heel made of harder material, a heel height of no more than 1/3 inch, and a lace-up. Men’s shoes For men it is best to have lace-up, shallow tops, and apply high quality Oxford soles to the shoes. Men, like women, should choose the appropriate shoes in order to accommodate work, leisure and participation in special events. Normally, you should have 3-5 different kinds of shoes for different purposes to accommodate different activities, such as shoes to accommodate businesslike, running and jumping, and other activities at work. It is necessary to spend a certain amount of energy on your shoes and feet every day. For people who work in some important industrial areas, it is very important to choose shoes or boots that are safe and protective for the feet. For people who work in some special jobs, it is important to choose shoes that are waterproof, made of hard materials such as steel, and have a protective effect on the toes so that the occurrence of foot and ankle injuries can be minimized. Sports shoes for different sports, choose specific footwear to protect the foot and ankle. Although a particular activity may be incidental, it is also important to apply the appropriate shoes for each sport and not to wear the same pair of shoes for any sport. This is very important to protect your foot and ankle. It is also a very wise investment. Various sports shoes should be designed so that the toes have some room to move in them, for example, running shoes require a stronger cushioning effect; tennis shoes require adaptation to sudden starts, stops, and turns. For general students, ordinary sports shoes can be used for physical education classes. However, once your child has chosen a particular sport, you should choose specific shoes for that sport. Shoe care In order to protect the feet well, shoes should be kept clean and in good repair. Avoid excessive friction in the heel and palm of the shoe, let the shoe to have a rest, generally a pair of shoes should not be worn continuously for more than two days. What’s more, don’t wear shoes passed down from others, which is even more important for children. Advice foot and ankle physicians warn: it is necessary to provide regular, professional care and even treatment for one’s feet on a daily basis. This includes choosing the type of shoe and the products associated with the shoe. When you have a foot or ankle problem, go to the hospital for a diagnosis to prevent further progression of the condition.