How do you know if a pair of shoes is right for you?
A guide to choosing the right model for your profession. Whether you're a flight attendant or a hospitality professional, choosing the right footwear is essential to ensure comfort and performandsce throughout the day. An ill-fitting pair of shoes can cause pain, discomfort and even long-term health problems. Here are some tips to ensure that your footwear fits correctly and is adapted to your professional needs.
1. Know your foot size:
The first step to finding the right shoe for you is to know your size. For example, in the hospitality sector, where professionals spend long hours on their feet, a hospitality shoe that is too tight or loose can quickly become uncomfortable and cause blisters or irritation. One tip for checking the width is to make sure that the toes are not compressed and that the foot is not slipping. A well-fitting shoe should provide support without causing excessive pressure even when standing. If you feel more comfortable in wider shoes, opt for the wide-fit lines from Uniform-Shoes. They're only slightly wider, but enough to give you greater comfort without compromising on elegance.
2. Try the shoes on at the end of the day:
It's often advisable to try your shoes on at the end of the day, when your feet are slightly swollen after a day of activity. This ensures a more realistic fit and avoids shoes that are too tight. A shoe that fits correctly in the evening will ensure comfort throughout the day, even after hours of walking or standing.
3. The material and type of sole:
Key elements for comfort The material of the shoe plays an essential role in overall comfort. In the case of flight attendant shoes or hospitality shoes, flexibility and breathability are particularly important. Shoes made from high-quality natural leather or certified synthetic materials and with antimicrobial linings, such as the models offered by Uniform-Shoes, help to reduce unpleasant odours and the build-up of bacteria, guaranteeing optimum comfort even after long hours of work. As far as the sole is concerned, professional shoes should be equipped with non-slip soles to prevent accidents, especially in slippery environments such as restaurants and hotels. A quality sole, such as Uniform-Shoes' Pro-Grip, offers optimum grip and shock absorption, limiting the risk of slipping.
4. Fit and flexibility:
Flight attendant shoes and hospitality shoes for women must offer sufficient flexibility to accompany the natural movements of the foot while maintaining good support. Models equipped with comfort technologies, such as Spotflex® developed by Uniform-Shoes, guarantee extra flexibility in strategic areas of the foot, helping to reduce fatigue throughout the day. In addition, for those who spend most of their time on their feet, good arch support is essential to avoid foot and lower back pain. Well-designed footwear with arch support contributes to a balanced posture and reduces pressure on the joints.
5. Choose the right heel for the right job:
The heel is another key factor, especially for women working in the hospitality and aviation sectors. Heels that are too high or too low can cause pain and tension in the legs and feet. For flight attendant shoes, a heel of around 3 to 5 cm is often recommended, which offers good stability without compromising comfort. This type of heel improves posture and reduces fatigue. In the hotel and catering sector, where employees may be on their feet for several hours at a time, a low heel or a well-structured flat shoe is often preferable. During the flight, we advise flight attendants to choose ballerinas or professional sneakers, as they help you walk more easily and safely and promote well-being, especially on long flights. Uniform-Shoes flight attendant shoes and hospitality shoes are designed to combine aesthetics and ergonomics, and we have different models to suit the different day-to-day functions of these professions.
At Uniform-Shoes, each pair is designed with attention to detail to guarantee not only style, but above all the comfort and durability needed for demanding working environments. Make sure your feet are well supported and ready to face each day, because comfort at work starts with the right shoes.
