Tieks by Gavrieli

You know the feeling. You slip your shoes on in the morning, and everything's fine. You walk to the car, into the building, through your first few hours without a second thought. By 3 p.m., you're shifting your weight from one foot to the other. You wonder how you'll get through the rest of your shift and the walk to your car afterward. If that sounds familiar, it's worth asking a different question than "how do I push through the discomfort?" The better question is: are your shoes actually built for the day you're asking them to get through? Most of us don't think about our shoes until they start to hurt. Foot discomfort by midday isn’t normal. It often means your shoes don’t fit your needs. Here are five signs it might be time for an upgrade, and what to prioritize when you're shopping for your next pair. 1. You Start Noticing Your Feet by Midday Comfortable shoes should be forgettable. With a good pair, you won’t think about your feet. Instead,...