Choosing Your Shoes - Dawgs™ Footwear



There is no better feeling than when you are wearing a comfortable shoe.

Comfortable footwear allows us to enjoy our daily activities pain free. Properly fitting footwear also prevents potential health problems.

Buying Footwear

Most shoes last an average of three to twelve months. As you begin to wear out a shoe, you begin to notice a difference in comfort. Worn out shoes can cause back pain, sore knee joints, or aching feet. The time to replace your shoes is when the cushion has broken down or motion control has been lost.

Everyone's feet are different. The best shoes should give you proper fit, support, cushioning, and flexibility.

Well-cushioned footwear compensates for any irregularities in your foot or your stride.

Some Common Foot Irregularities

High Arched Feet

High arched feet do not roll inward very much. There will be a highly curved arch along the inside of your foot. Also, your toes would appear to be in a clawed position. Highly arched feet are rigid and are unable to absorb shock properly when striking the ground. The reason for this is that the foot is not able to roll inward when the foot strikes the ground. This lack of pronation can cause heel, knee, shin, and back problems. Dawgs™ footwear can help compensate for this condition, relieving highly arched feet. Dawgs™ shoes allow the feet to absorb shock more easily. People with high arched feet, should try to stay away from stability or motion control shoes, which reduce foot mobility.

Flat Feet

The term "Flat Feet" refers to people who have a low arch, or no arch at all. Sometimes they are said to have "fallen arches". Most people's feet have a space on the inner side when the bottom of the foot comes in contact with the ground. This is called the arch. The height of the arch varies in size from one person to another. Flat Feet are generally a hereditary condition. Firm midsoles will help people with flat feet.

Over or Under Pronation

Over pronation is excessive inward rolling motion of your foot. This inward motion is considered unhealthy because it can cause a great deal of strain on your back, ankles, knees, and lower legs. Over pronation can cause shin splints and plantar fasciitis. Under pronation occurs when the outside of your foot takes the brunt of the shock when striking the ground. This condition can cause problems with the ligaments in your feet and ankles. Dawgs™ midsole design can help combat pronation problems.

Footwear Buying Tips

Shop for footwear late in the day. Feet tend to swell as the day goes on. Shoes purchased in the morning may feel tight by the afternoon.

Shop for footwear with your health and comfort in mind. Your foot size changes slightly every year, so be prepared to measure your foot regularly. Choose shoes that are naturally shaped like your foot. Dawgs™ "no compromise" comfort design is intended to fit human's natural design, not to conform our feet to a "fashionable look".

Check to see how the sole feels on the bottom of your foot. Footwear soles should be soft and supportive. People with high arches generally need more support.

Stand up and walk around to get a feel for your shoes. Your feet shouldn't slide around inside and there should be little bit of room beyond your largest toe, but no more than 1/2 inch.

And Remember You will never have to "break in" Dawgs Footwear!