All around us, we are seeing “back to school” signs reminding us to get our children ready to begin school – for the first, or even the last time. We are given lists of supplies for pencils, pens, notebooks, etc., to ensure our kids have the essential tools needed for success. As I see parents and children looking for the perfect back-pack with “hello kitty” or “iron man” logos, I begin to wonder what else is on the “must have” list – not only for the children, but the parents and teachers, too.
Do these “lists” include appropriately fitting, supportive shoes? What about shoes for gym class? What about an instruction manual on how to “fit” shoes, or what a “good” shoe really is! Parents may be wondering if better shoes simply correlate to larger credit card bills, however, “good” does not necessarily mean more expensive. Even the “best” shoe is not truly great without a good fit. Next time you are ready to buy new shoes try this trick:
- Step 1: stand on a blank piece of paper
- Step 2: have someone trace the outline of your foot
- Step 3: cut-out the tracing
- Step 4: compare this with your actual shoe…
Walking and standing can be rough on our feet, whether it’s on the way to and from the classroom, or on the athletic fields. Keep your feet happy and healthy with the right shoe, and the right fit!
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