Why do heels wear off on the outside?

The heels are worn out again! The shoes are in need of repair again. It seems like you are choosing quality ones, but everything is repeated again and again. Why is this happening? And why does the heel wear off somehow unevenly?

In general, experts say that the sole and heel of our shoes should wear equally over their entire surface. But in reality, most often one part wears out more than the other. Moreover, where the most wear is located speaks not only about the shoes. This is information about our state of health, character traits and habits.

What does a worn-out heel tell doctors?

The main point is the medical component. Exactly attrition shows an incipient abnormality of foot placement.

Important! A slight difference in abrasion on the outside is not a reason to worry, your health is fine. If the wear angle is greater or it is located on the inside, then you should contact a specialist.

This will help to identify problems in a timely manner and eliminate them.Because if the defect that appears is not corrected in time, it will develop into a serious disease. The later you start treating a disorder, the harder it is to correct it.

What does the side of wear depend on?

The location of the abrasion depends entirely on the following reasons.

• Flat feet is a disease in which the foot becomes completely flat. Its entire surface comes into contact with the support under load, but this should not be the case.
• Hollow foot is a congenital disease in which the arch of the foot is excessively high. With it, the ligaments in this area are very rigid and do not provide sufficient shock absorption.
• Pronation (lowering of the longitudinal arch) or supination is a disorder that occurs during movement. During depreciation, the foot does not take its original shape, the stress on it increases and over time it becomes deformed.

Reference! Any disorder can be corrected with the help of physical therapy, if left untreated. To do this, you need to consult an orthopedic doctor.

What does erasing from the outside mean?

Most often, shoes wear out along the outer edge. As we said, a slight bevel is normal.

There are several reasons for the large angle.

• Many people believe that this leads to pronation. But not only this defect can lead to this condition.
• Pregnancy. During this period, a woman’s body weight increases and the load on her legs increases.
• Age. With each passing year, the load on the legs increases. Hence the occurrence of deformation.
• Obesity. Excess weight increases stress and causes changes.
• Frequent impacts on a hard surface. They also lead to weakening of the arches. This option is mainly typical for people involved in sports: runners or athletes.

Attention! Pronation often leads to the development of heel spurs.

What does erasing from the inside mean?

When there is pronounced abrasion on the inner edge, this is a sign of developing supination (turning the foot outward). With this option, while walking, the leg rests on the inner arch.

If you do not take measures to correct the situation and do not treat this disease, then it will may lead to the development of muscle imbalance, deformation of the joints of the knees and pelvis and, as a result, curvature of the spine.

What to do

All unpleasant consequences can be avoided by fulfilling 2 conditions.

1 condition - prevention. It consists of a complex of physical controls.

Condition 2: correct selection.

Important! It is better to purchase shoes in the afternoon, since by this hour most women’s feet change in volume.

Purchased pair must be the correct size. The leg in it should not “flop” or be pinched.

What does a worn-out heel tell psychologists?

According to numerous observations of specialists, the location of the erased area may indicate a person’s nature and character traits.

• Equally worn out sole and heel point to reliable, energetic person with an even, calm character. Such personalities ideal in family life.
• Abrasion along outer edge shows authoritative, purposeful an individual who has leadership qualities, but is not without a touch of adventurism.
• Abrasion from the inside indicates weak-willed person, a completely uninitiative person who prefers to remain on the sidelines.

That's how much information you can get by looking closely at regular heels.