Even if you want to walk correctly and beautifully, you cannot see how you are walking. If you walk badly, not only foot problems such as bunions and flat feet, but also various adverse effects on your body such as back pain, stiff shoulders, arthritis, and stooping. If you continue to walk the wrong way for many years, it will lead to a whole body disorder and your body will not work properly.
If you want to improve the way you walk immediately, let's see how the soles of your shoes wear down. You can see the characteristics of the way you walk by looking at how it wears down.
Cases where the outside of the heel and the inside of the toe are worn down
If only the outer heel is worn down, you have a normal gait pattern. When a person walks, they land on the outside of their heels, move their ankles, and move forward by kicking the ground around the base of their index fingers. As a result, some people wear the outside of their heels as well as slightly inside the toes.
If the outside of the heel of the shoe and the inside of the toe are worn down, it can be said that the center of gravity is well-balanced from the landing to the start of the kick, and that the entire sole of the foot is well used to walk.
Cases where the outside of the shoe is worn down
If the outside of the shoe is worn from the heel to the toe, the pattern is that the foot is turned outward. It is common in bow-legged and crab-grossed people, and the calf bones are twisted. ・Because the ankle and knee joints do not move normally, it is easy to put a strain on the inner joints, which reduces exercise capacity.
People who wear out the outside of their shoes are more likely to hurt their joints and hips, and are at risk of developing knee osteoarthritis, so be careful.
The case where the inside of the shoe is worn down
If the inside of the shoe is worn down, it means that you are walking with your toes turned inward. It is often seen in people with inner thighs and cross legs. The human foot is centered on the base of the thumb and index finger. The area from the middle finger to the little finger is narrower than the thumb side, and it tends to be weak against the load, and it can be said that it is a structure that makes it easy to become an inner thigh.
However, if you walk with your feet tilted inwards because you are weak against the burden, the arch of the arch will collapse and you will become flat feet, which may lead to foot problems such as bunions, corns, and ingrown toes, and a decrease in athletic ability. .
A case where the center of the front of the sole is worn down
If only the center of the front of the sole is worn down, it means that you are not able to shift your weight normally and that the base of your index finger is not firmly kicking the ground. The probable cause is that the Achilles tendon is stiff, and the ankle cannot move forward after landing on the heel, and the weight transfer stops halfway. You may have a habit of twisting your hip joints when you take a step because your weight doesn't go all the way to your toes.
People with abraded front center soles are at risk of hunching and lower back pain.
A case where only the toes are worn down
If only the toe is worn out, the pattern is that the heel cannot land on the ground and the toe is stuck. A common walking style for women who often wear heels and pumps. Since there is no weight shift and the muscles of the lower body are not used, muscle strength and exercise capacity are significantly reduced, causing various physical disorders.
People who wear only their toes are more likely to get back pain and may bend their back in the future. In addition, it is necessary to be aware of the risk of stiff shoulders and headaches because the posture tends to be stooped, so the head cannot be supported.
Case worn asymmetrically
If the left and right sides are worn in different places, or if only one side wears down more than the other, the problem is often in the foot itself rather than the way you walk. A common case is that the left and right legs are different lengths. Leg length varies due to various factors, such as different bone lengths, differences in leg growth due to injuries, and years of incorrect walking habits. It can also be affected by long-term work and lifestyle habits.
People who wear their shoes asymmetrically put a burden on one foot and are more likely to experience pain in their knees and hips. Unlike other patterns, it is difficult to improve by yourself, so it is recommended to consult a specialist.
What should I do if the soles are not sharpened properly?
It is important for people with abnormal shoe sole wear to first understand the problem with their own walking style. Unless you walk normally, your body will gradually shift out of alignment, and the burden accumulated over many years will manifest itself as pain and inflammation. Many people are already suffering from foot problems. In particular, women who often wear heels that tend to lose their walking style and posture when walking should be careful.
Since it is a problem that cannot be easily solved by yourself, it is recommended that you see an orthopedic surgeon and improve your foot troubles and the way you walk. Of course, it is very important to be conscious of the correct way to walk on a regular basis. When commuting to work or school, wear walking shoes that allow you to easily shift your weight, or insert insoles to keep the arch of your foot in place.
