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Your feet are your body’s framework foundation. When there's a problem with the foundation of a structure, it can show up in cracks in the walls or ceilings and in floors that tilt in the wrong direction—even in the electrical and plumbing systems. The same is true with your body. When your shoes don't support your feet properly, your legs, hips, spine, shoulders and neck try to compensate. Having any of those out of alignment can cause discomfort and pain, which can also lead to other problems.

You're far more likely to notice the discomfort of things like bunions and blisters caused by rough seams, heel pain from poor support and generally aching feet from shoes that constrict them. Between the obvious pains caused by shoes that aren't made well and the more subtle effects of ill-fitting, low-quality shoes, you can end up in constant but damaging low-level pain. Who can think clearly and be chipper when their feet and their body are both in pain and discomfort?

How high-quality shoes can help

Well-made, high-quality shoes like those you could find at fashion stores online support your feet in a number of different ways. These shoes are designed to keep your feet happy. The heel cup is designed to keep your heels steady, providing support to your ankles and preventing them from tilting that may result to injury when you walk. The shaft that runs from the heel to the ball of your foot gently helps your feet to spread your weight evenly. A spacious toe box gives your toes the room they need to move around in and grip the ground while you walk—even if they're not actually in contact with the ground.

The materials that go into making up your shoes also make a big difference. Real leather breathes, removing moisture away from your feet and letting air circulate around them. That means cooler feet with less chance of infection and a lot less stinky feet.

Now that you know why quality shoes are important, let's talk about how to choose a good pair of shoes at fashion stores online that will support your feet and your body properly.

Style may be important to your eye, but there are other things to look for. Are the seams straight and evenly stitched? Is the leather smooth with a nice finish? Does the shoe LOOK well-made?

Take the shoe in both hands and try to twist it. It should have a little flexibility, but not bend out of shape easily.

Try to bend the shoe in half so that the heel and toe meet. Again, it should have that little bit of flexibility, but you shouldn't be able to fold it. The shank should prevent the shoe from bending beyond the ball of the foot. Push up against the bottom of the toe of the shoe. The front of the shoe should bend easily so that your toes and the balls of your feet can do their work.

Go on, push your hand inside the shoe and feel around. You should feel no protruding seams or rough areas. The inner surface should be comfortably padded and smooth. The tongue of the shoe should have enough padding to prevent the laces to cut on the skin of the top of your foot.

The uppers and lining of the shoes should be leather. Leather breathes and molds to fit your feet comfortably. You may not be able to look under the shoe's hood, so to speak, but you can ask about other materials. A steel crus can give the most support, and leather soles wear far better than most manmade materials.

A few last things:

High-quality shoes can be pricey, but it's money well-spent. Still, like anything else, shoes do show wear. You'd hate to find a pair that fits perfectly and makes you feel so good, only to have them replace just after a few years. A good quality pair of shoes will last you up to ten years—if you care for them properly. Find shoes that can be resoled and reheeled easily. You can definitely look at fashion stores online for the most versatile pairs in this respect. You can replace the entire shoe bed when needed to keep them feeling fresh, new and comfortable for years.