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FINDING YOUR SOLEMATE
(Things to consider when buying the right shoe) | By: Cecile Anthony
Some of the things you should consider when searching for your solemate are similar to the things that you consider when looking for your soulmate. The shoe should have a good look, be made to last, worth the investment and feels right to you. The shoe is important to the body, because it is a proven fact that if your feet hurt,everythingelsehurts. Formanyyears,peoplehavefocusedonshoesthatlookgood,regardlessofhow muchtheyhurtwhentheyputthemonorcannotwalkinthem. Ourfeetareimportanttous,theyarewhat drive us to get up and go places. If our feet can take us places, why can we not do the same for them? Take your feet to the world of comfort; the world of quality; the world of stylish, yet wearable; the world of “these shoes are made to love me”! One important factor when looking to purchase a shoe is the sole.
The sole is the real reason why you may fall in love with them. See how they are made; see how they fit the way you move and the way you walk; see if it is the right sole on that particular shoe. Remember, because it was made together, does not mean it was meant to be together. Also, find a shoe that fits your feet. It is time you stop making yourself believe that your heel hanging over is okay or that it hurts now, but they will give, they just need to be broken in. I can tell you, if it hurts now, it will hurt later. If the doctor suggests that you not do heels, I am sure he/she is also not suggesting a complete flat shoe. Shoes with no heel and no arch are not good for you! Find a shoe with a little heel, a little padding in the arch or even try a small wedge. Why torture your feet now,allwhiletorturingyourfeetlater? Tightshoescause bunions. No padding causes callous’. Badly made shoes cause bad pain. Too flat shoes cause swelling in the ankles. Be good to your feet and let your feet be good to you. No one wants to stay in a bad relationship, so why allow your feet to stayinbadshoes,shoesthathurt. Allowyourfeettobein styleandnotinpain. Whenyourfeetarecomfortable,you willbehappyformanyyears. Allowyourfeettofallinlove. Allow your feet to find its solemate.

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