Some data show that the first cause of death due to injury among the elderly over 65 years old in China is falling.

If you wear shoes that do not fit your feet or have poor skid resistance, you will increase the risk of falling, and you will have an accident if you are not careful.

As the saying goes: People's old bones are brittle, so they should choose the right shoes. In the footwear market, there are net red old people's shoes specially designed for the elderly under the banner of "antiskid and comfortable", which attract many old people to buy.
So, are they really suitable for the elderly?

The shoes don't fit and may cause disease

The old people's feet degenerate with age, and their various discomfort also makes buying shoes a headache.

According to the data of the survey report on travel and foot health of the elderly in China, 89% of the elderly have foot diseases of different degrees. For example:
The arch of the old man's foot will gradually become flat and lose muscle vitality. Naturally, the foot will become wider and longer, and the shoe size will correspondingly become larger;
"Three high" problems such as blood sugar will also cause edema in the feet of the elderly, resulting in poor blood circulation of the lower limbs;
Some foot bacterial infections, toenail diseases and other diseases are easy to attack the elderly, causing foot deformity, ulceration, pain and other discomfort

Choose old people's shoes and avoid these "pits"

Myth 1: flat shoes are easier to wear
Most of the old people like to wear flat shoes. They think that flat shoes are easier and more comfortable to wear.
However, the bottom of flat shoes is thin, and it is not designed to fit the arch surface of the foot. It may be more comfortable to wear at the beginning. Over time, the sole of the foot may suffer pain, fatigue and other discomfort.

Myth 2: the softer the sole, the more comfortable the shoe
Shoes with soft soles are really comfortable to wear at the beginning, but it also means that their bearing capacity is limited, and it is easy to cause arch collapse and fall down.

Myth 3: only pursuing appearance, ignoring the quality of shoes
The feet of the elderly are fragile and need to be well protected. Therefore, the selection of shoes should be based on comfort and fit. Don't neglect the material and quality of shoes for the sake of beauty and fashion.

Safety and comfort should be taken into consideration when selecting shoes for the elderly, so as to protect the soles and ankle joints and prevent falling injury.

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When folding the sole in half, the bending point should be 1 / 3 of the front of the sole, so as to fit the foot comfortably without squeezing.
Two pinches
Pinch the heel of the shoe and the front toe. These two places should not be too soft and should have a certain hardness.
Three screw
Twist the shoes with both hands. If the shoes are easily deformed, it indicates that the shoes are too soft to provide effective support for the feet; Too hard will affect the comfort.
Four press
Extend your hand to the inside of the shoe and press it to see if the forefoot of the shoe is too thin and the heel is soft enough to rebound in time.
Five smells
Smell the shoes for any peculiar smell. If there is obvious pungent smell, do not buy them.
In a word, it is best to choose old people's shoes with moderate soles, soft insoles, slightly high uppers and deep patterns on the soles.