My little toe hurts when I wear shoes

The little toe is often squeezed and painful when wearing shoes. This is usually caused by poor quality of the shoes or the shoes do not fit well. In order to alleviate this situation, you can choose shoes that fit well and are comfortable so that you can walk comfortably. Below, we will introduce some detailed methods of choosing shoes for your reference!

1. What kind of shoes fit your feet?

The so-called well-fitting shoes should include two aspects: one is the right size, and the other is the right structure. The right size means the shoe should be neither too big nor too small. If the shoes are too big, the feet will not be adequately fixed inside and the friction back and forth will easily cause damage; if the shoes are too small, various parts of the feet will be squeezed, causing physical damage. The most suitable shoe size should be that there is a 1 cm gap between the tip of the longest toe and the inner edge of the shoe tip, that is, there should be a horizontal finger distance between the toe and the shoe tip. Structural suitability refers to the reasonable design and material selection of each component of the shoe. For example, the upper of the shoe should be made of a material with good breathability, otherwise it is easy to cause your feet to become blocked and smelly. For the sole, you should choose elastic material. The design of shoes should focus on supporting the arch of the foot.

2. What kind of shoes are “good shoes”?

A good pair of shoes should technically meet the following conditions: the top surface of the shoe should be comfortable, soft and breathable enough; the front end of the shoe should be loose and not squeeze the toes; the joint between the front and middle parts of the shoe should be elastic and able to be bent to facilitate the forefoot to push off the ground and propel the foot when walking; the middle and rear part and bottom of the shoe should be strong enough to provide good support for the arch of the foot; the sole to the heel should be a smooth and streamlined arc to evenly distribute the pressure on the sole of the foot.

Depending on the purpose, you should also choose shoes with different functions. Before we prepare to climb a mountain, we should buy special hiking boots instead of a pair of running shoes or business leather shoes; if we are going to the snow, we should choose snow boots with waterproof, breathable and warm uppers and non-slip soles.

3. When to buy shoes?

First, it is best to buy shoes between 3 and 6 p.m., because after a day of walking, the feet will swell slightly at this time. If the size you choose does not feel small at this time, then it will be fine to wear it at other times of the day.

Second, don’t sit down to choose shoes. When buying shoes, it is not only important to consider whether the length and width of the shoes are suitable, but also the size of the internal space of the shoes is also important. After putting on new shoes, be sure to walk, run, and jump around. If the shoes have laces, you should tie the laces tightly before trying them on to see if they squeeze or rub your feet.

Third, don’t try on just one shoe. About 2/3 of people have feet of different sizes, so they have to try on shoes on both feet and finally choose the shoe size according to the larger foot.

Fourth, it is best not to buy new shoes that may rub your feet. Some shoes have thicker trademarks inside, the stitching at the joints is rough, and the leather at the ankle is too hard and inelastic. These injuries will not disappear due to longer wearing time. On the contrary, the longer you wear them, the greater the damage to your feet.

Fifth, don’t buy fake or inferior shoes just to save money. Many people pursue fashion, but are reluctant to spend money on authentic shoes. Little do people know that “you get what you pay for”. In order to reduce costs, fake and inferior shoe manufacturers will only produce shoes that look similar to real shoes. They are unlikely to use the high-quality fabrics used in real shoes, let alone the cutting-edge technologies unique to real shoes. Wearing fake or inferior shoes for a long time may cause irreparable damage to your feet.