Before making a judgment, you must first understand that under normal walking conditions, the wear of shoes should be symmetrical, because our feet are evenly stressed, and the wear parts will be concentrated on the forefoot and heel of the shoe.
. Wear on the outside of the sole
If you find that the sole of your shoe is worn on the outside, it means that your knee joint is drawing inward, which will directly cause the calf to bend outward. , the so-called "O-shaped leg" symptom occurs. At this time, the force exerted on the outside of the foot will be significantly greater than that on the inside, and wear on the outside of the sole will occur. If not corrected, this walking posture will cause the outer cartilage of the knee to wear away. In mild cases, it may induce arthritis. In severe cases, it may cause pressure on the hip bones and cause pain.
2. The inside of the sole is worn
If you find that the sole of your shoe is worn on the inside, it means that your knee joint is valgus, causing the calf to converge inward, and you will appear "inside-out" when walking. "Or severe toe valgus when walking can lead to this situation. Long-term use of this walking posture will accelerate joint degeneration and cause discomfort in the knees and lumbar spine.
3. Asymmetrical wear on both sides
If you find that the soles of your shoes are asymmetrically worn on both sides, it means that the force on the two feet is uneven, and it may be caused by both legs. They vary in length and may be caused by bad walking habits or pelvic tilt, which can cause deformation of our spine.
What is the correct walking posture?
The correct walking posture should be to raise your head, lift your chest, tighten your abdomen, and straighten your waist; when exerting force, pay attention to using your hips, first Lift your thighs and drive your calves forward; when your feet fall, your heels touch the ground first, then your arches and toes.