How to Know a Shoe is Right for YOU

HOW TO KNOW A SHOE IS RIGHT FOR YOU

How do you pick your new shoes?

👟 They look cute 👟 They are in the "category" I was told I need 👟 They are on sale 👟 They are the ones I've always had The absolutely most important thing your shoes should do for you is help you to sense the ground at the places most crucial to securing balance & triggering weight shift. 1) Heel (PS look up, not at the ground to get more of this) 2) Arch (yep, rolling into your arch is GOOD... it just shouldn't be excessive and the arch of the shoe should fill the space) 3) Big Toe (At the ball and the pad. This is absolutely necessary for proper push-odd. Many people/shoes create push off at the outer toes instead) For Extra Credit... How well can you squat? With ribs back, tail tucked, heels down & knees forward? This is another solid indicator that you are sensing the ground well & not "locked up" by your feet. Yes I do these tests in the running store 😅

Watch this Video for more details & tips!

"Take Your Musculoskeletal Health into Your Own Hands"

💗, Kristen

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