Snow Boots:
Problem: The sole, or bottom, of the shoe may not have enough traction to prevent slips and falls.
Solution: Look for a snow boot with rubber soles, preferably with deep groves to enhance traction.
Rain Boots:
Problem: Rain boots are typically made of hard plastic on the outside which doesn't give when walking. This makes walking difficult since it limits the natural movement of the foot.
Solution: Not much can be done about the hard plastic covering, but look for a rain boot with cushioned insoles and arch supports. If the rain boot doesn't come with enough support, look to purchasing inserts.
Ankle Boots:
Problem: Ankle boots do not provide much support for the ankle despite the name. Add on high heels to the ankle boot and your balance can suffer.
Solution: If you are going to wear ankle boots, don't wear them if you will be doing a lot of walking. Stick with a heel no more than 2 ½ inches high.
Tall Boots:
Problem: These boots tend to be narrow throughout the foot and have a very high heel. Very high heels transfer body weight onto the balls of one's feet. This may cause numbness in the toes.
Solution: Find a boot with a lower heel and has enough room to accommodate feet and toes.
Cowboy Boots:
Problem: Cowboys boots often provide little room for toe movement, which can cause blisters and your toes to cramp up.
Solution: Periodically take the boots off to stretch the toes. Treat blisters accordingly and don't wear the boots again until the blister is healed.
Problem: Rain boots are typically made of hard plastic on the outside which doesn't give when walking. This makes walking difficult since it limits the natural movement of the foot.
Solution: Not much can be done about the hard plastic covering, but look for a rain boot with cushioned insoles and arch supports. If the rain boot doesn't come with enough support, look to purchasing inserts.
Ankle Boots:
Problem: Ankle boots do not provide much support for the ankle despite the name. Add on high heels to the ankle boot and your balance can suffer.
Solution: If you are going to wear ankle boots, don't wear them if you will be doing a lot of walking. Stick with a heel no more than 2 ½ inches high.
Tall Boots:
Problem: These boots tend to be narrow throughout the foot and have a very high heel. Very high heels transfer body weight onto the balls of one's feet. This may cause numbness in the toes.
Solution: Find a boot with a lower heel and has enough room to accommodate feet and toes.
Cowboy Boots:
Problem: Cowboys boots often provide little room for toe movement, which can cause blisters and your toes to cramp up.
Solution: Periodically take the boots off to stretch the toes. Treat blisters accordingly and don't wear the boots again until the blister is healed.
Image by Diane Cordell. (2012). Bright boots in sloppy snow. Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/6776041749/
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