Our individual footprints
You can read about the different foot shapes and what they say about us here
Admittedly, we think more about other body parts and their shape: the size of our eyes, the length of our chin or the fullness of our lips, for example. Not to mention our stomach, hips or bottom. In contrast, we pay little attention to our feet - even though they play a significant role in how we walk through life.
In fact, our feet carry us day after day, providing balance, stability and support. So that they can do their job well, the right footwear is important. And this in turn should be based on the individual shape of the foot. But what kind of foot shapes are there? On the one hand, a distinction is made between the imprint that a foot leaves behind (normal foot, flat foot, hollow foot), and on the other hand, the shape of the toes. The second is particularly important when choosing shoes. The shoe should be neither too tight nor too wide, it should not pinch or constrict.
Simply every foot shape feels comfortable in BÄR shoes, as the fit offers enough space for every foot.
The best known is probably the so-called Egyptian foot - it is also the most common in Europe and is found in more than five out of ten people. Here, the big toe is the longest, all other toes are shorter and slope evenly.
Only one in ten Europeans can claim to have the Roman foot shape. Here, the first three toes are roughly the same length, which is why the foot looks a little square. Finding shoes is more difficult, as the shoes must always have a wide cut. Pointed shoes are taboo, as they could squash the toes together at the front.
If you have a Greek foot shape like around 30 percent of Europeans, your second toe is the longest. To ensure the necessary support and stability, shoes with sufficient space in the forefoot are recommended. The Germanic foot shape is probably the least common. All toes are the same length, except for the big toe, which is the longest. Like the Roman foot, the foot appears rectangular. It is therefore important to give the toes enough space - preferably in shoes with a rounded toe and wide soles. Flip-flops are unfortunately unsuitable.
Incidentally, the individual foot shapes are associated with different character traits. Owners of Egyptian feet are said to have a sense of aesthetics and be very friendly, while people with a Roman foot shape are said to be adventurous and sociable. Those with the Greek foot shape are said to be sporty, impulsive and enthusiastic. The Germanic foot suggests, how could it be otherwise, constancy and reliability. Is it true?