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Why do shoes cause pain when walking?

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If shoes cause pain, pressure points, or blisters while wearing them, this does not automatically mean that the shoe is defective 😊

Often, the reason is that:

  • the size is not ideal
  • the fit does not match the individual foot shape
  • the shoe width is not suitable
  • the toe box is too narrow or too wide
  • certain pressure points occur

Since every person has a different:

  • foot shape
  • foot width
  • toe alignment
  • pressure distribution
  • walking style

the same shoe model can feel very different from person to person.

 

👣 When does a shoe not fit properly?

A shoe may not be ideal if:

  • pain occurs while walking
  • pressure points appear
  • the toes hit the front
  • the heel rubs strongly
  • blisters develop
  • the foot feels restricted
  • the shoe slips
  • numbness occurs

Especially important:
👉 Shoes should feel comfortable and should not cause lasting pain.

 

Different widths at Giesswein

At GIESSWEIN, we offer selected models in different widths — helping you find the shoe that truly fits your foot 

 

Shoe models in:

Width F

For narrow, slim feet
👉 https://www.giesswein.com/collections/schuhweite-eher-schmal

Width G

For normal feet (our standard width)
👉 https://www.giesswein.com/collections/schuhweite-normal

Width H

For wider, stronger feet
👉 https://www.giesswein.com/collections/schuhweite-eher-breit

 

👟 Different toe box widths

Please also note:
We offer models with:

  • narrow toe box
  • normal toe box
  • wide toe box

You can find this information directly on each product page:
👉 on the right side under “Features”.

There you will also see:

  • fit
  • shoe width
  • toe box
  • cushioning

 

📏 Size chart & shoe width guide

📐 Size chart:
https://www.giesswein.com/pages/grossentabelle

💡 Blog article:
Shoe widths explained:
https://www.giesswein.com/blogs/news/perfect-shoe-width-for-your-feet

 

💛 Our recommendation

If a shoe causes pain:
✅ try a different size
✅ try a different width
✅ choose a model with a wider or narrower toe box
✅ wear the shoes for shorter periods at first
✅ compare different models

Because not every model automatically fits every foot shape 😊

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