What your shoes tell you & when to get new ones.
Toe Area (Front of Shoe):
- Indicates frequent lunging and forward movements.
- Overuse can strain Achilles tendon, calf muscles, and forefoot flexors.
- Strengthen calf muscles (gastrocnemius, soleus), tibialis anterior, and toe flexors.
Heel Wear:
- Suggests heavy heel striking, leading to poor shock absorption.
- Can cause stress on knees, hips, and lower back.
- Strengthen glutes, hamstrings, and core for better control and balance.
Inside Edge (Medial Wear):
- Signals overpronation (foot rolling inward).
- Can overuse ankle stabilizers, knees, and hips.
- Strengthen posterior tibialis, gluteus medius, and hip abductors.
Outside Edge (Lateral Wear):
- Indicates supination (foot rolling outward), reducing shock absorption.
- Increases risk of ankle sprains and lateral knee strain.
- Strengthen peroneal muscles, lateral hip stabilizers, and quadriceps.
Even Wear Across the Sole:
- Reflects balanced movement, proper biomechanics, and good muscle engagement.
- Maintain strength in foot arch, ankle stabilizers, and core muscles for continued alignment.