Read here about the different foot shapes and what they reveal about us.
Admittedly, we think more about other body parts and their shape: the size of the eyes, the length of the chin, or the fullness of the lips, for example. Not to mention the stomach, hips, or buttocks. Our feet, on the other hand, receive little attention—even though they play a significant role in how we move through life.
In fact, our feet carry us day after day, providing balance, stability, and support. For them to do their job well, the right footwear is important. And that footwear should in turn be suited to the individual characteristics of the foot. But what foot shapes are there, exactly? On the one hand, a distinction is made between the imprint a foot leaves (normal arch, flat foot, high arch), and on the other hand, the shape of the toes. The latter is particularly important when choosing shoes. Shoes should be neither too tight nor too loose; they should not press or constrict.
Every foot shape feels comfortable in BÄR shoes, as the fit provides plenty of room for every foot.
The so-called Egyptian foot is probably the best known—it is also the most common in Europe, found in more than five out of ten people. Here, the big toe is the longest, while all the other toes are shorter and taper off evenly.
Only one in ten Europeans can claim to have a Roman foot shape. Here, the first three toes are approximately the same length, making the foot look somewhat square. Finding shoes is more difficult, as they must be wide-cut in any case. Pointed shoes are taboo because they can squeeze the toes together at the front.
People with a Greek foot shape, like around 30 percent of Europeans, have a second toe that is the longest. To ensure the necessary support and stability, shoes with plenty of room in the toe box are recommended. The Germanic foot shape is probably the rarest. With this shape, all the toes are the same length except for the big toe, which is the longest. Like the Roman foot, the foot appears rectangular. Accordingly, it is especially important to give the toes enough room—ideally in shoes with a rounded toe and wide soles. Unfortunately, flip-flops are unsuitable.
Incidentally, different personality traits are associated with the individual foot shapes. People with Egyptian feet are said to have a sense of aesthetics and be very friendly, while those with Roman-shaped feet are considered adventurous and sociable. People with Greek-shaped feet are supposedly athletic, impulsive, and enthusiastic. The Germanic foot, unsurprisingly, is said to indicate steadfastness and reliability. Is that really true?
