This Area In A Shoe Is Problematic

In the previous issues of this e-zine I have discussed ways of improving how you sit, stand and sleep in order to improve your posture and to help you feel better. In this issue I want to explain one more thing to watch for when buying shoes because this is one problem that cannot be fixed with the insoles and heel lifts that we offer.

First, you need a little background as to what we want to accomplish by fixing your shoes. The basics are this: the insoles needs to be flat, the toe box wide and the heel raised up. You can get the reasoning behind this at this link http://www.new-chiropractic-solutions.com/archsupports.html .

The issue I want to bring up is that many running and walking shoes have fancy plastic or rubber molding at the instep of the shoes. I am not sure of the purpose of the molding here but some shoes have it and some do not. However, it will cause problems if present with the stability of your whole body by pushing upward into your arch. The first picture shows this area in a shoe that is problematic. The second picture shows a shoe with this molding absent.