The Ideal shoe
There is no such thing as the one perfect shoe. Feet come in many shapes and sizes and are involved in many different activities.
​All shoes, especially walking shoes, should be secured on the feet with laces, straps or buckles. If your feet have to work to hold your shoes in place, your foot muscles may be strained.

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Shape
Pointy shoes can make your toes “claw”. This may affect overall body posture. Clenched toes can also
cause rubbing, leading to corns and calluses. Broad-toed shoes allow the toes more room and can help prevent pressure injuries.
Heel height
The heel of the shoes is less than 2.5cm (high heels increase pressure on the ball of the foot).
Your shoes have well-padded sole. A cushioned sole absorbs shock and reduces pressure on the feet.
Material
Your shoes are made from a material that breathes – fungal infections like tinea love a warm, moist environment. Absorptive socks can also help draw moisture away.

Some tips
Your toes should not touch the end of your shoes or you may damage your nails and toes – you need a gap of about 1 cm from the end of your largest toe to the shoe.

Shoes should also be broad enough and deep enough. If you can see the outline of your feet pressing against your shoes, they are probably too narrow. Don’t buy shoes that need breaking in.
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Shoes should be immediately comfortable. Shop for shoes later in the day – most feet tend to swell during the day and it is best to fit shoes when your feet are largest.