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Proper Footwear for the Winter

We are in the midst of winter, and many of us are still not protecting ourselves and wearing the proper footwear. Most of us by now know that we should cover ourselves with a warm winter coat, hat, gloves and layer up for the cold weather. But, many of us do not take what we wear on our feet very seriously. Cold feet can lead to poor blood circulation, which leads to headaches, cramps, and dizziness. Moreover, be cautious of your feet getting wet in addition to being cold because wet feet along with cold feet can lead to frostbite. However, there is still plenty of time to change that and avoid any troubles from the cold, harsh winter temperatures.

Firstly, use common sense and wear something on your feet that will keep your feet warm. Although most of us know better, some still can’t let go of the summer and choose to wear flip flops or sandals during the winter time. It is not something to laugh about, but it is concerning to wear on your feet in winter due to the potential risk of frostbite and other harmful effects on your body. For women, flats and heels are okay as long as they are worn with stockings or anything covering your feet and toes. However, the best bet is to always go with something much warmer such as boots.

Evidently, boots appear to be the main footwear that comes to mind when thinking of appropriate footwear for the winter. However, there are many different types of boots. For women, there are tons of different boots, and all of the come in different sizes and styles. During cold temperature days, any pair of boots would seemingly work. Nevertheless, on icy, wet days, boots with heels that may be difficult to walk in can be dangerous. Instead of taking the chance of slipping and getting injured, you may want to go a safer route in choosing your boots. On icy days, wear something with a flat bottom such as UGG boots. On rainy days, you can do the same, or even try to wear a pair of rain boots. After all, all the major designers have stylish rain boots out now as well.

For the men out there, do not put yourself in harm’s way by trying to look too fancy. Avoid wearing boat shoes, or any sort of summer men’s footwear. A pair of boots such as Timberlands would work best. Some of you may not want to carry your work shoes around while you’re on your way to work, which is understandable. Yet, there are many dress shoes out there now that can be considered dress shoes but still are high-tops that cover the ankle and are waterproof and warm.

On days where you’re snowed-in and are stuck shoveling your driveway, snow boots would work best. They may not be the most stylish thing to wear on your feet, but does it really matter how you look when your block is covered in inches in snow?

You should be cautious about what you wear on your feet at all times during the winter. It is better to stay safe and prepared than to suffer from an injury or illness due to not protecting what we need to get by in our daily lives, our feet! We use our feet every day and they are an essential part of our daily activities, so hey, we might as well take good care of them.

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