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The elderly need shoes for the elderly, don’t believe in ads for everything
Products such as shoes for the elderly are indeed useful, and they are not considered a filial tax.
However, there are many misunderstandings hidden in the popular advertisements for shoes for the elderly.
Misunderstanding 1: The softer the sole, the more comfortable it is.
“The sole is so soft that it can be twisted into twists”, you don’t have to buy it when you see this sentence.
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Shoes that are too soft, especially shoes that are too soft in the middle of the sole, lack support for the arch of the foot. After wearing it for a long time, the result is likely to be: “The feet do not hurt, but the joints hurt.”
Imagine if you really stepped on the shit, would the shoe slide in the shit?
Shoe soles that excessively pursue “feeling on shit” are the same for feet. The feet are like stepping into the mud, dangling, knee and ankle joints are easily damaged.
Misunderstanding 2: Elderly shoes should be particularly non-slip.
In view of the pain point that the elderly are prone to falling, various manufacturers have put “slip resistance” as their top priority.
“It’s stronger than a cat’s paws” and “no wrestling with water on the glass.”
From the perspective of size, the shoe size can only tell us the length of the foot. However, there are two data that cannot be ignored when choosing shoes: width and depth.
The buckle and laces can be adjusted appropriately in the depth of the shoe. The wide toe can make the toes of the elderly more comfortable.
Step 3: Check the flexibility of each part of the shoe.
This method comes from the American Foot Medical Association. Anyone who buys shoes can choose according to this idea. (It can also be seen that shoes for the elderly are really not as soft as possible)
Step 4: Go buy it in the evening and let the elderly try it.
The size and comfort of the shoes are important. Really suitable shoes should leave enough toe space, while leaving a margin between the heel and the heel.
In the evening, the feet of the elderly are the most swollen, which is the most suitable time to try them on. After putting it on, walk around to ensure that the softness and hardness are appropriate, without squeezing or slipping.
Double Eleven is here. For the health of the elderly at home, and for the real filial piety, don’t buy the shoes of the elderly casually online.
Go home often, take the elderly out, and pick them a pair of really suitable shoes for the elderly!
References:
[1] Old people fall can be fatal! How to prevent the elderly from falling? https://dxy.com/article/1925
[2]Buldt, AK, & Menz, HB (2018). Incorrectly fitted footwear, foot pain and foot disorders: a systematic search and narrative review of the literature. Journal of foot and ankle research, 11, 43. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-018-0284-z
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