When you look good, you feel good! There is no chance of feeling anything but good when you put on the right footwear to go with your attire.

Now imagine our life without shoes or footwear. That would be exposure to sharp objects, bacterial and fungus, and a whole lot of food strains

Shoes come in different colors, sizes, and styles. It is a must-have for every human being not just for fashion purposes but a necessity for everybody regardless of race or age.

The importance and benefits of wearing shoes can’t be overlooked. Having protective footwear with the correct fit is essential for overall health and comfort

Shoes are very important because

It Prevents Foot Problems

Shoes help to reduce the occurrence of foot rots and athlete’s foot. These are also known as ringworm of the foot and are caused by fungi that thrive in moist conditions. Athlete’s foot affects the upper layer of the skin of the foot, especially when it is warm, moist, and irritated. Although athlete’s foot is caused mostly by wet shoes, walking barefooted in wet environment increases its chances of occurrence.

Shoes Alleviate Pain and protect from sharp objects

Try walking without shoes for 6 hours and tell your story after treating sore muscles. Wearing worn-out shoes can lead to foot pain, shin splints, and stress fractures. This is one of the reasons why worn-out shoes cause pain and discomfort because it lacks the padding and support needed to shield the bare feet.

In addition to this footwear help to treat muscle disorders. Footwear prevents sharp and dangerous object from penetrating the sole. Feet with this type of injury are often infected and can result in severe complications.

Completes dressing

The right pair of shoes complement your outfit at any time. For example Trainers for jogging, boots for outdoor sports, heels for gowns, etc. This helps to also lighten moods and boost confidence.

Prevents falls and aids good postures

Wearing good shoes eliminates frequent tripping and helps us to walk well and upright.

How to chose a footwear

While choosing footwears, you may as well want to consider the following options

Size

It will make no sense to pick a bigger or a smaller size of the shoe. Apart from being uncomfortable

Durability

Choose only footwear made of long-lasting materials. A good example of such shoes is shoes made of leather.

Purpose

You can’t wear heels for sports, neither can you wear slippers in the rain instead of boots. The type of footwear you would wear is dependent only on your purpose of wearing them.

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