Lower Back Pain? It Might Be Your Shoes!
If you are finding that simply walking and standing is causing your lower back to feel a burning sensation or pain, you might be able to alleviate most if not all of the problem by switching to a pair of shoes that better support your feet.
When you wear ill-fitting shoes and spend long hours on your feet simply puttering around your house, enjoying walking tours on vacation or even at a job during the warmer months when you can wear sandals on the job, it might be causing your back to ache.
One good way to eliminate the "bad shoes bad back" syndrome is to get a pair of shoes that absolutely supports your feet. Chaco has become the standard in comfortable footwear as they designed their sandals to not only be comfortable and durable, they are also made to fit your foot and support your arches and feet in ways that take the strain off your lower back and legs. In addition to the support, they are also very light sandals and look great. Chaco calls their innovative footwear "biocentric" and their line of sandals is so good for your feet that they were awarded the Seal of Acceptance by the American Podiatric Medical Association.
The Chaco Z/1 comes in both a design for men and ladies and is a very easy fitting sandal. The open toe design allows for use with either bare feet or socks and booties during the cooler months. The sandals are made with straps that are designed from polyester webbing that will dry quickly and won't stretch or shrink. If you have had difficulty getting strapped sandals to fit or conform to your feet, these are 100% adjustable. With just a simple pull here and there around the sandal, you can make them exactly conform to the shape of your foot. The Z/1 is light and also made with a unique curving design that fits your feet as you walk or stand allowing for hours upon hours of comfortable wear.
posted by Sandals Giant
