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Heading off on holiday soon? Consider packing a pair of Skechers’ new Arch Fit Shoes into your suitcase, especially if you’re likely to be doing a lot of hiking or walking while you’re away.
If you’ll be spending several hours a day standing on your feet – whether you’re at home, or away – you really need to wear the most supportive, comfortable travel footwear you can find. You might be surprised to discover that even spending just five hours on your feet each day is enough time to cause muscle weakness, leading to higher chances of developing long-term back pain in the future.
As I was born with clubfoot (bilateral talipes), I know only too well the importance of wearing appropriate footwear and while I always struggled to walk in high heels to look glamorous when I was a teen, as I’ve got older, I tend to opt for more sensible footwear choices.
One area of my feet that I feel often needs extra support is the arch, so when choosing a pair of new shoes, I always look for a decent arch support or cushion to relieve excess pressure and help to improve the alignment of my feet.
For maximum comfort, I usually tend to choose shoes with wide, flat soles to distribute the pressure caused by standing on my feet. Additionally, you should check that your sole has a midsole that can offer plenty of cushioning, especially near the heel and ball area of your foot.
Arch Support Lace Up Trainers For Men | Arch Fit Gentle Stride Trainers For Women |
Take a look at the latest range of Skechers Arch Fit shoes and trainers at the Elevate Your Sole shops in Prestatyn, Rhos on Sea and Llandudno, North Wales or via their website, https://www.elevateyoursole.co.uk/.
Sketchers lace-up Arch Support sneakers are great for wearing all day. With memory foam insoles to provide adequate arch support and comfort, they keep your feet cosy with cushioned tongues and padded cushions, all whole remaining breathable due to their mesh fabric. Meanwhile, the outsole is made of flexible rubber and deeply treaded to provide enough traction when you stand or walk, irrespective of where you are or the kind of terrain you find yourself in.
Available in a range of styles – from fitness to casual, sandals to sneakers – and for both men and women, these shoes are well worth packing into your suitcase for any hiking or walking holidays.
Advantages of wearing arch support shoes
1. Diffuse pressure: The high pressure generated by standing on your feet is usually supported by your heel and ball. The presence of good arch support helps to lighten the burden by putting some of the pressure on the arch instead, distributing and diffusing pressure.
2. Pain management: Good arch support not only helps to keep your feet in good health, but also has positive effects on the back, pelvic, hip, and knee, helping to correct alignment issues.
3. Prevent feet problems: Most times, people look for a support mechanism when they have an inflammation or injury. However, arch support helps to protect you from developing long-term foot-related problems.
4. Improve stability/balance: As its name suggests, arch support can provide you with a more balanced and stable system by filling your arches and making you more comfortable when you stand, walk, or run. The Arch Fit range at Skechers has something for several categories, from fitness to casual.
5. Reduce overpronation: Put simply, overpronation is the inward rolling of your feet when you move. In some cases, this can result in flattening of the foot, as well as straining your muscles, ligaments, and tendons and leading to higher risks of developing some injuries. Arch support is known to help with overpronation.
Have you got a particular pair of shoes or trainers that you pack into your suitcase for hiking or walking holidays? I’d love to hear about them! Leave me a comment in the box below.
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