The best choice for any season – shoes made of natural material, which will allow the skin to breathe and will not interfere with the natural heat exchange. Shoes made of leather, nubuck, suede, textile are recommended. Leatherette shoes can be dangerous to health, especially for summer shoes: under the influence of temperature, various chemical components of the material begin to interact with the skin of the feet. In addition, shoes made of leatherette does not allow air to the feet. As a result, you can “earn” diaper rash or fungal diseases.
If you do buy synthetic shoes, make sure that at least the lining of the shoe was made of genuine leather or textile – for health, above all, important is the material with which the foot is in direct contact. Also pay attention to the material from which the insole is made. Ideally it must absorb unpleasant odors, wick away moisture, kill bacteria – it is great if the insole is impregnated with a special antibacterial composition.
Do not forget that natural materials, as opposed to man-made, wear out and over time take the form of a foot. By the way, in hot weather feet slightly swell, keep this in mind if you buy summer shoes.
In summer, it is not recommended to wear patent leather shoes, which are poorly permeable to moisture and air. Lacquer shoes can be worn on a celebration, but for every day it is better to have open sandals or shoes made of natural materials.
For spring and fall it is important that the shoes do not let water in and at the same time let the foot “breathe”. If your demi-season boots or boots have a zipper, it should not start too close to the sole, otherwise your feet will get wet, even if you step in a shallow puddle. Unlike summer shoes, boots should not fit closely to the foot (you will not wear them on bare feet) – you need to try them on a thick sock.
In winter boots or boots the main thing is the sole. It should be thick enough, with a special tread that prevents slipping. The safest in the ice to wear boots with a variety of tread pattern – for example, one part in the form of strips, another – rounded protrusions. The cushioning of the boot should also have a tread and be rubber, not plastic, otherwise the foot will slip.
The best preserves the warmth is leather shoes with a lining of natural fur, such as sheep or zigeika, and a fur insole. Choosing the right winter shoes, you can not fear the harsh cold and slippery sidewalks.