The doctor named an unusual way to choose the perfect shoes without trying them on

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You can choose the perfect shoes without trying them on — by the foot pattern, the podiatrist said.

The doctor warned that choosing shoes without trying them on, focusing only on the length of the foot, is wrong. She explained: shoe size is an average value, while the size of the foot includes not only length, but also width, fullness and other parameters.

Still, there is a proven way to choose shoes without trying them on — by the foot pattern, the podiatrist noted. To do it correctly, a person should step on a sheet of paper with their bare feet, and their assistant should trace the silhouette of the foot, holding a pencil perpendicular to the paper.

Then you need to measure, the doctor continued. To do this, it is enough to draw a straight line from the highest point of the toes to the middle of the heel and measure it with a ruler. Then you should add 0.5-1 centimeter to the result obtained – this is the optimal shoe size for the foot, she is sure.

Such a margin cannot be ignored, because when walking, the foot becomes wider due to pressure. And if you do not add it, your feet will be uncomfortable, your fingers will start to rub, hurt, and your nails will get lost.

When choosing shoes, it is important to take into account the width of the foot, the doctor warned. To do this, you need to put a cut-out sketch in the shoe and spread it across the entire width, taking it to the sole. If the edges of the sketch are bent, the shoes will be tight in these places, rubbing against the floor.