ALL ABOUT SLIPPERS & SHOE FASHION

Good shoes, essential for health and hygiene conditions in summer feet

Dermatologists warn that the new sports cause excessive sweat skin maceration. If already the feet are one of the most neglected body parts in the summer even fewer of them we remember. When the heat and sun tightened, the use of good footwear is essential to keep your feet in a fit state of health and hygiene. Currently, the youngest widespread use of a pair thick, reinforced with foam or similar material, with the strings as an almost decorative. Generally, you have loose or tucked inside the shoe. Skin specialists say that, from the health point of view, these sports are not any good because anneal foot. According to the dermatologist says our expert, this shoe keeps the foot encased and cause excessive sweat macerated skin. "It's the ideal breeding ground for bacterial infections," explains. The most common of them is called keratolysis punctata, which causes the appearance of a kind of dimples on the sole. Superficial erosions are round and a few millimeters in diameter. Cause odor, burning sensation to the patient and, occasionally, loss of skin.

Treatment for cure requires daily washing with soap, regular application of an antibiotic in a cream and, above all, - "and this is very important" - do not use these shoes. Not avoided the cause that generates the infection, the problem tends to recur.  Fungal infections are more common among women, but "increasingly beginning to see more cases of men." They appear by the continued use of shoe you press the sides of the foot and forced to wear tight fingers. As a result, the interdigital spaces as they should not air and sweat excessively. "We and humidity, darkness and lack of ventilation, the three conditions for fungal growth," said the expert. The so-called "athlete's foot is the most punishing the population. Seven out of ten people suffer at least once in your life this disease, so named by the ad men in the thirties roamed the Sixth Avenue in New York. His feet, punished for such long walks, ended up developing a huge ringworm became known as "athlete's foot."

The "tinea pedis", very contagious, born between the fourth and fifth fingers, but can be extended for the rest of the foot and other body parts. Causes cracks, eczema, pain, increased sweating and severe itching. Treatment with topical and oral medications, lasts four weeks, although most of the affected leaves him in the first or second, to the evident improvement they experience. "It's a complete mistake, because the fungus reproduces and must start again," says  José López-Esteras Camacho, our expert marketing consultant.

A good way to prevent fungus and bacteria on your feet is as simple as always wear flip flops in showers and swimming pools. But it is not unique. Choosing the right shoes is to take a giant step to avoid complications. "The shoe should be comfortable, the appropriate number and use to keep clean and dry feet," advises our expert.  Daily cleaning: To maintain good foot care, experts point out that the key is daily cleaning with soap and water and drying thoroughly, with special attention to the interdigital areas, which is where infections begin. The summer, however, offers swimmers the opportunity to relieve extreme punishment as a saltwater spa on the beach.

For those who live near the coast or spend their holidays there, the waves are a real prize for the feet. According to our source, the crash of the waves to travel not only promotes blood circulation, but acts as a "peeling" natural. Clean dead skin cells, regenerates damaged skin and superficial layers enriched with vitamins from sea salts. Sea water thins the skin and helps remove calluses that form on the soles of the feet, which is technically known as hyperkeratosis. "Walking is always good. Do it where the wave breaks provides added benefits," he explains.

These slippers were made for walking...

Choose walking shoes: Walk on the right foot. Although anyone is comfortable shoes for walking on a road in good condition for a couple of hours, if we do all day, whereas in our way we will find all kinds of terrains, we choose a more appropriate footwear as the correct choice of shoe will depend on the health of our feet. * When deciding on one or other footwear, consider the surface or the land on which it is to walk normally. Hard surfaces, soft, slippery, asphalt, concrete, soil, sand. If you make small inroads into the mountains and just want to approach nature walk Tronche, sidewalks and roads, must choose a hiking boot or hiking.
* If your goal is a smooth weekend walk while still being able to reach any safe and comfortable place, his boots will be trekking.

Shopping, best at the end of the day.
* Make your choice of size at dusk, when the foot is dilated upon the activity of the day, or after a walk of 20 minutes. In this way, your feet will be in the same way after making a short march.
* Try on boots or shoes with the type of sock that usually used for walking. Note that a good sock is essential to achieve maximum performance footwear. Choose them seamless prevent abrasions and scratches on physical activity.
* If possible, try the shoes up and down a ramp, since its behavior in flat terrain is very different from what you will find in its outlets, where the slopes are common. In this way, the foot will move naturally and comfortably and can detect possible future trouble.

Comfort above all

* Try on the number that fits a more regular basis and to compare the comfort and fit between them. If you are not confident that the shoes in front of him is the right size, try on other shoes of the same features from other manufacturers.
* Make sure you are well-shod heel, the toe is not mounted in the other and that these can be moved (about an inch between his thumb and toe), the ideal size is a quarter more than you normally use. Try on both boots and choose by referring to the longer walk.

Radiography of the boot

* Choose a boot or shoe uppers soft and slightly elastic in the front, so that the fingers naturally open. The back should be more rigid, slightly higher in the heel, to increase the angle formed between the foot and leg at the time and starts the push and hold the ankle.
* Pay attention to the sole. For natural terrain soles with deep grooves choose to allow the matter can escape step correctly on asphalt, wood or synthetic materials, may be less deep furrows, and in fields of grass or similar, plug (rubber or aluminum) are not recommended.
* The heel snaps to the base of the shoe, offering a total fixation against the canting of the ankle.
The tip should allow the motion produced by walking does not impede the blood flow and comfort of the fingers.
* The seams do not cause abrasions on the feet and must be made with flexible material so that when walking, support the whole foot, from heel to toes. In the back must have a slot to prevent damage to the Achilles tendon.
* Decide on a breathable material such as leather or nylon mesh.
* Tie or boots. The fastest, it should be located on the top, to prevent the foot volume increase with exercise, injured tendons surface area also should be firm, but not prevent proper blood circulation.

Sport shoes analyzed...

We analyzed 8 pairs of sneakers for a walk, a multipurpose product that should not require the services of specific shoe for a hard sport like athletics, basketball, football, tennis or other. In the laboratory performed a series of tests, some shoes too demanding for these features but, anyway, allow for quality differences between each other. Only Reebok, Nike Tour Plus and J `Hayb at least acceptably exceeded all tests. The best is Reebok, because J'Hayber deserved a "regular" in the union of the tip to the sole as the sole resistance to bending. And Nike showed a buffering capacity (9%) lower than in other although there were worse jobs, Avia Adidas Classic Stan Smith and men, with no buffer. The tests that were detected more frequently deficient or performance characteristics were the absorption of moisture from the template, the sole union with the rest of the above zapatillay damping capacity.

Koops 20134110 was the only one with unsatisfactory results due to any footwear test: resistance to tearing, resistance cords and resistance to abrasion outsole. Slazenger Classic Avia 440,205 men and also failed in resistance of the sole and in the connections between sole and shoe. Taking into account all the results, the best of the Reebok is analyzed, the most expensive, offering superior performance to expect from a shoe drive. Only the model can discuss J `Hayb the award for best value for money to Reebok Classic, and does so at its competitive price (it costs 2635 pesetas less), since their quality is lower but acceptable for a shoe drive.
Tear Resistance. This test sample subjected to a rectangular body of the shoe to a tensile strength, cut once started tearing. It measures the force required to tear completely the sample and the data indicate the resistance to tearing or rupture of the shoe. Only two disappointed. The results obtained from Salzenger only fair, but corresponded to worse Koops model, described bad. The greatest resistance to tearing the shoes showed the J `Hayb, Avia and Adidas, all with a fine.

The laces are important. One of the many tests to check the quality of these shoes was to measure the strength of their ties. The experiment had two parts: one tested the resistance to breakage own shoelaces, measuring the force necessary to achieve it. The other part of the test determined the probability that the strings were broken as a result of continued friction with grommets through which they pass to tie the shoe. thereto, was submitted to the strings to move at a constant pressure (one kilo) touching the eye, and then measuring the number of cycles needed to break ties. By the results, commented that the tensile strength of the welds in all samples was very good except in Row (acceptable) and Koops, only average. On the other hand, resistance to friction with the eye was correct in the shoe laces of all studied .. A shoe with little resistance template

In this test, "resistance to abrasion template, the template is subjected to 12,800 cycles on a surface, to simulate the internal friction of the foot. It gives us a rough idea of how the insole resists the pressure and friction of the foot of the user. At worst, he got the shoe Koops analyzed, only one suspended consideration to deteriorate its workforce to 6,400 cycles. All other brands very successfully overcame the challenge of 12,800 cycles.

Moisture Absorption, pending this parameter is related to hygiene and comfort footwear, measuring the ability to absorb the sweat from the foot of its user. A sample of each template was subjected every minute of the addition of 10 cubic centimeters of water at a pressure of 80 Newtons, to saturation. The results show the amount of water absorbed per unit area of the template, expressed in mg/cm2. The average emission standard moisture content of the sole is 10 grams per hour of exercise. Given that a size 41 is 170 square inches, it is necessary that every square inch template 60 milligrams of water absorbed at the time so you can absorb the 10 grams required. The shoe has a greater capacity of absorption was, and difference from all others, Reebook Classic, which absorbed water 111mililitros. Its capacity is nearly two hours of exercise, so a well-earned. He continues, but at a distance, Adidas, 70 ml absorbed. Nike, Avia, and were around 60 militros Hayb. These last four shoes got a good. Slazenger 49 militros absorbed and had to settle for a regular. Finally, Fila and Koops suspended, with 31 and 16 milliliters absorbed into the test, respectively.

Sole resistance to bending: To evaluate this provision, more related to sports use with a walk, there were 100,000 cycles of flexion to each shoe and established the time when the first crack appears and the size of the rupture, if any, at the end test. It simulates the exercise of walking, because the outsole, plus (in certain sports, like tennis or basketball) or less (in a leisurely stroll) is always bent. Models of Reebok, Nike, Adidas, Fila and Koops exceeded 100,000 cycles without rupture of the sole, so it passed very comfortably. J `Hyber was torn to 45,000 cycles with a cutoff of 25 mm at the end of 100,000, which earned him a" regular. " Slaznger was torn to 25,000 cycles with a 35 mm gap at the end of the test, which made him stay. And the Avia shoe was torn to 12,000 cycles being the sole completely torn to 75,000 cycles, ie before the end of the test. Your score was "very bad" in this test of resistance to bending of the sole. Anyway, as happens shoe may help.
The length of the sole, important for any shoe

The test measures the resistance of the outsole to abrasion (or rubbing) refers to the approximate time it will remain the sole in good condition after the use of the shoe. A cylindrical piece of the sole is loaded with a weight of 1 decaNewton and drag it over an abrasive surface 40 meters, measuring the volume of material lost from the soleplate. The less waste, show greater resistance to erosion by friction with the ground. Unlike what happens with other parameters of this comparison, any quality footwear must pass this test. The best result corresponded to Fila and Nike. Koops The shoe was the only one who stopped the test: 284 mm3 lost ground when the others (all well) failed to lose 200 mm3, and the two best were left in less than 100 mm3 of wear.
The union sole of the shoe-rest, better in the stitched type

We measured the bond strength of different parts of the shoe, and kind of union (glued or sewn). The three with the sewn-type joint (Reebok, Nike, Adidas) had a very good result. The rest had to deal with mixed results: the union of Koops was rated as good, J `Hayb has a regular binding at the tip, Avia further failure at the junction of the toe and, finally, Slazenger has a poor connection at the central Sole although many in the rest of the shoe. Power restored in the heel, or length of buffer. In this test, the heel is compressed with a force of 400 DecaNewtons and measure the power restored, ie the original shape recovery. A greater percentage of energy returned, the length of the buffer is greater as the material deforms less. It is also related to the ease of walking and the chance of discomfort in the heel. The duration of Avia was the largest (61% energy return). We are Nike, Adidas and J'Hayber, although the first three are precisely those that showed less damping. Therefore, taking into account the two parameters, damping and deformation, the best result is for J `Hayb. Koops only reached in this double-regular.

Longitudinal flexibility or comfort when walking. This test measures the force required to bend the shoe 45 degrees about the longitudinal axis, thus achieving a walking motion simulation and / or correr.Con Under this test, the shoe more flexible, and therefore more comfortable, are analyzed Nike and Adidas. They are followed by Reebok and Koops. The more rigid Avia, followed by J `Hayb, Slazenger and Row. Another test also related to comfort the buffering capacity of the heel. It applies a force of 65 kilos on the heel and measured the reaction force received, expressed as a percentage. The higher the heel cushioning, reduced reaction force is received. The best corresponded to Slazenger (30%). J `Hyber followed (28%), also with a well, and Koops (25%) and Fila (23%), acceptable as Reebok, which remains at 16%. Nike showed 9% buffer, a value only average. Adidas Avia are, according to this test, the more uncomfortable because it does not cushioned at all the applied force, including increased 3% and 4% respectively. Both suspended this test.

Shoes: making an durable impression on our health

The shoes must be comfortable, functional and with a heel of no more than four centimeters. Walk in comfort and care for the spine, preventing back pain and spinal arthritis, the objectives. Children's Footwear. The children's feet need special care and attention to ensure proper growth, prevent injury and reduce future risk of malformations. Also, a good shoe helps maintain bone structure when they reach adult balanced. Parents do not know if the shoe is the right size when the child does not speak, and his foot grows from 7 to 8 mm in three months. If the child is removed from the shoe cries frequently or often when wearing a sign that you are uncomfortable. You can check if you have marks on their feet socks, seams or buckles, or redness in the skin by improper pressures. If it were the case, would have to change shoes or slippers. It is not always reliably be guided by the carvings, as they vary from one brand to another and even between styles of footwear.
Feet, I need you so much... They are the forgotten of the human body. Do not care they deserve and, to top it off, occasionally tortured by inappropriate footwear. The most common problems that face our feet are, according to the type of footwear, as follows:

* Ballerina extra flat shoes: they are thin and flexible soles that do not provide adequate support for the foot or effectively cushion the impact of footsteps. Their frequent use can cause pain in the Achilles tendon contractures, cramps and pain in the arch and heel. It is advisable not to use this shoe for walking a lot: better wear a shoe with heel of between 2 and 4 cm. It is worth incorporating specific templates to absorb the impact of the tread.

* Pointy shoes: The toe fingers pressed close, with the risk of being mounted on each other. The oppression pushes the edges of the nail into the skin and thus appear red or ingrown nails. Eventually, that pressure generates a bony prominence, the hammertoe. The shoes are less damaging pointed toe whose leaves room for the fingers to move easily. To avoid ingrown toenails, they should be kept short and well-edge filing.

* High Heels: Pain in the soles of the feet, toes, bunions, calluses, lower back problems ... High-heeled shoes cause many important problems. With its use raise the height of the heel, so the weight distribution changes, the higher the heel, the more you load the front and absorbs more pressure area of the tread. If you also are high heels, prevent the tread is firm and is conducive to the ankle sprains and falls, because the heel is entered easier on the pavement. It is best not more than 4 cm, but if we refuse to take them, not exceeding 6-8 cm, do not we use them often and try to use a gel or silicone pad to relieve pressure on the ground.
Platforms: Although its appearance may seem otherwise, this soil type is not ready to absorb the impacts of the tread, so that will cause pain in knees, hips and lower back. If you choose to use them, you should choose a very high platforms and have a good locking system (buckles and straps around the heel).

* Athletic Shoes: They are designed for sport and are suitable for this use, but not for others. If sports are abused, the feet are subjected to excessive heat and humidity, which causes excessive sweating, which in turn can trigger the occurrence of fungi and infections. Should alternate different types of shoes and socks use natural fibers.

* Flip-flops or sandals: The drawback is that just cushion the impact due to their soles are soft, have no heel and the foot is not taxable. They can cause ankle sprains, scrapes and blisters in the spaces between your fingers. Another problem is that the skin of the heels dries, it dies and increases the presence of calluses in the area. To avoid it, you should use those made from soft material and a stiff sole and consistent.