Opportunities for women to wear pumps range from everyday outings to business scenes, job hunting, and ceremonial occasions. Pumps not only enhance the individuality and femininity of the person wearing them, but they also have the effect of making your legs look longer and more beautiful.
On the other hand, many people have a negative image of pumps as "hard to walk". However, if you wear pumps that fit your feet, you don't have to be so scared.
This time, "mamian", who continues to make shoes that fit Japanese women's feet, will introduce how to choose pumps that are comfortable to walk in.
Common misconceptions about choosing pumps
What criteria do you use when choosing pumps? The following pumps selection is actually the point of choosing the wrong pumps.
Misunderstanding ① It is better to have room in the heel
Misconception 2: The shape of the toe should be snug.
Misconception 3: Your finger hits it because it's small.
If the criteria to choose are wrong in the first place, it may be difficult to walk even with pumps that you have tried on to make sure they fit your feet.
How to choose comfortable pumps?
So let's check how to choose the right pumps that are comfortable to walk in. Choosing the right pumps will not only make walking easier, but you'll also be able to run in them.
Choose the right size heel
Have you ever seen a woman walking down the street wearing pumps with floppy heels? There is no way that the pumps will fit your feet if your heels are popping every time you take a step.
In order to choose pumps that are easy to walk in, it is important that the heel is the perfect size without any gaps. If the gap between the heels is large, the shoes will come off many times while walking. It will be a heavy burden. Choose a pair of pumps that can fit 1/3 of the first joint even if you squeeze your finger tightly.
Choose a roomy design and size for the toes
For the shape and size of the toe, many people try to choose a design and size that fits them differently from the heel. Pumps with high heels can cause your feet to slip inside the pumps, so some people choose the perfect size.
However, in reality, you can eliminate the difficulty of walking when wearing pumps by choosing a design and size that leaves about 1 cm of room for your toes. This is to take into account that in heeled pumps, the pressure of your body weight will cause your fingers to stretch slightly forward as you walk. If you don't have enough room in your toes, you run the risk of getting your fingers stuck, bending your fingers and getting injured or getting a hammer toe.
Choose pumps that match both size and width
When you try on pumps and feel that your fingers won't touch them, don't you buy pumps that are one size larger?
In fact, there are two possible causes for your fingers to hit: "the size (length) of your feet and the size of your shoes do not match" and "the width (width) of your feet and the width of your shoes do not match".
If the size doesn't fit, you can choose pumps one size larger. However, if the width is too wide and your feet slide forward and you feel your toes hitting, you should choose shoes with a narrower width instead of a larger size. If you choose pumps that are one size larger, your forward slippage may become worse.
Also, you should be aware that wearing shoes that are too wide may cause your feet to become wider.
In the first place, the instep of a person's foot is "arched" so that the weight can be distributed well while walking. However, due to lack of exercise and weakened muscles and ligaments, these arches can collapse, causing bunions, knee pain, hip pain, and lower back pain. If you wear shoes that are too wide on a foot with a collapsed arch, it will worsen the collapse of the arch, so it is important to choose shoes that maintain the original width of your feet.
Still can't find comfortable pumps?
If you find it difficult to walk even though the heel is perfect, the toe is a little loose, and the size and width are correct, check the following points before choosing pumps.
Choose pumps that have a lot of area to wrap your feet
Pumps with a design that tightly wraps around areas where weight is likely to be applied, such as the toes and the outside of the foot, are likely to be pumps that support the body and are easy to walk. Shallow-cut pumps are fashionable, but they put a lot of pressure on one part of your foot, making them more tiring.
Choose pumps with thick heels
Pumps with thin heels, such as stiletto heels, tend to wobble every time you move your weight. If you are looking for pumps that are comfortable to walk in, choose pumps that are 3cm to 5cm high and have a solid sense of stability.
Choose pumps with arch support
By firmly supporting the arch of the foot, the arch of the instep can be maintained correctly, so you can walk stably. Choose pumps designed to support the top of your foot, or pumps that fit your feet with insoles.
mamian makes shoes that are gentle on women's feet
mamian makes pumps that not only make women's legs look beautiful, but are also healthy and easy to walk in. In particular, the “iCoN series” pumps are designed to firmly wrap your feet and prevent forward slippage and blisters.
They come in a wide variety of colors and designs, so even people with bunions or other foot problems, or people who aren't used to wearing pumps, should be able to find their favorite pair that is easy to walk in! Online orders can be returned or canceled, so you can try them on at home. Please try mamian's proud pumps.
