How to Choose Walking Shoes

Choosing appropriate walking shoes is very important, particularly for older people, as 

feet tend to change with age. There are some helpful tips to follow when it comes to
choosing walking shoes.

Feet have a tendency to become wider as people age due to the fact that tendons,
muscles and ligaments stretch while the fatty pads on the feet thin out. You should make certain that your shoes are wide enough and provide enough cushioning.

You also need to work out the kind of feet that you have – such as high arches of flat feet – by wetting them and then standing on top of a sheet of paper and examining the outline.

It would be a good idea to choose shoes that are best suited to the area where you live and work, such as shoes that have good traction for a snowy climate or shoes that are waterproof for a rainy climate.

It can also be helpful to make a point of shopping somewhere where the salespeople will be able to offer you some guidance on the most appropriate footwear for you.