boot fit Archives - Fixing Your Feet

Jul 13, 2007 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: boot fit, esatto, esatto boots, fitting boots, fitting footwear, shoe fit

The other day I was reading one of my many outdoor magazines when I saw an ad for hiking boots. These are custom made boots – Esatto. The ad was small but it caught my eye. It showed a hiking boot, the header “Esatto Custom Boots” and the tag line, “The fit you’ve looked for all your life.” It was the tag line that made me tear out the ad. Can the fit of a boot be that important? Have I really been looking for this fit all my life? In reality, I know the ad is perfect for …

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Aug 11, 2006 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: boot fit, boot fitting, fitting boots, fitting shoes, foot wear, fotwear, shoe fit

Without properly fitting shoes or boots, your feet will encounter many problems that can initiate many others. If your footwear is too loose, your feet will slide around, creating friction. If your footwear is too tight in certain areas, your feet will experience excessive pressure. Wearing too loose or tight footwear will change the biomechanics of your foot strike, which in turn will affect your gait and throw off your whole stride and balance. This will stress your tendons and ligaments. …

Nov 22, 2005 · by John · In: Uncategorized Tagged: boot fit, boots, parts of a shoe, shoe, shoe fit, shoes, walking shoes

By understanding the parts of a shoe or boot, people can make informed choices about which walking shoe, running shoe, crosstrainer, or boot is best for their activity—and for their feet. The parts of a shoe are fairly common, regardless of what kind of shoe you are looking for. · The shoe’s counter is the part that wraps around the heel of the foot. · The heel is the back bottom of the shoe. · …

Oct 28, 2005 · by John · In: Uncategorized Tagged: blisters, boot fit, fitting boots, Foot Care, foot care kits, Footcare, Footwear, Hiking, socks, toenail care

Just because fall is here and winter is around the corner, our outdoor time doesn’t have to end. Trails are a great experience as colors change and the temperatures are cooler. Many hikers lace up their boots and go for miles without foot problems. Others can put on the same type of socks and boots, and have all kinds of problems. No two hikers' feet are the same and how they react to the stresses of hiking will vary. You'll enjoy hiking more and have more success when you make smart choices in …

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