When the temperature drops, most people appreciate the need to wear appropriate footwear for wet, icy and snowy conditions. The key factors for good wintry weather shoes and boots are insulation, waterproofing and grip. Good quality footwear protect the feet during by keeping them warm and dry and by providing soles that enable reliable ground purchase thus preventing falls and slips.
However, what is often not understood is how custom arch supports not only enhance the performance of footwear but also provide important additional benefits.
How do custom arch supports help feet in cold weather?
Custom arch supports help feet in cold weather in five main ways, maximising the benefits of good footwear, improving circulation, increased comfort and warmth, providing stability in icy conditions and by preventing fatigue and pain.
Maximising the performance of good winter footwear
When properly fitted to well-constructed footwear, custom arch supports enhance the features of the footwear by improving support, stability and foot alignment which in turn helps provide better posture and balance – which is crucial in slippery conditions.
Improving circulation
Circulation is reduced in cold weather and is particularly noticeable in body extremities like the feet. Good arch support can improve blood flow to the feet increasing warmth and making feet more responsive during walking.
Increased comfort and warmth
When worn with good quality shoes and boots, custom arch supports help making the walking process warmer and more comfortable thus improving walking enjoyment and endurance.
Reduced pain and fatigue
During cold weather, pain experienced from foot conditions like plantar fasciitis can be felt more keenly. Custom arch supports help not only help minimise pain by improving weight distribution during the walking process they also help prevent fatigue.
Foot Solutions in Richmond provide a complete one-stop service providing a comprehensive foot assessment and gait analysis, custom arch supports tailored to suit the contours of each foot and a wide range of high quality footwear for all occasions. The store also offers a broad selection of footwear and foot care accessories.
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