Shoes are a big deal. (Especially for women, but I digress!)

Many people think that heels are bad. They are not necessarily bad. But they could be. How can you know if the shoes are right for you?

1. Stand barefoot in front of a mirror.
2. Breathe in, breathe out, and let your body relax, and slump.
3. Notice what that feels like and looks like.
4. Put the shoes on.
5. Stand up in front of the same mirror.
6. Breathe in, breathe out, and let your body relax, and slump.
7. Notice what that feels and looks like.
   • Was the breath easier?
   • Or did you have to work harder to get the air in (like leaning back)?
   • Did your shoulders roll forward more?
   • Did your body have an increase in the number or amount of forward folding?
   • Are you rocking or wobbling more?

This test works best once the body structure has been adjusted with ABC first, as any difference is much more noticeable. Here are the considerations to have with shoes…

1. A wide toe box. The toes need room, they shouldn’t be squeezed up next to each other!
2. Zero arch support. Yes, I know.
3. The mid foot and heel should be in the same plane (or line)
4. The heel should NOT be lower than the rest of the foor.