What are middle-aged and elderly shoes

Definition and classification
Definition: Middle-aged and elderly shoes refer to shoes suitable for the age group of over 45 years old, the texture and design of these shoes are different from that of young people, and they pay more attention to comfort and health.
Categories:
By age: can be divided into middle-aged and elderly shoes.
According to gender: can be divided into middle-aged and elderly mother shoes and middle-aged and elderly father shoes.
According to the function of use: can be divided into middle-aged and elderly sports shoes, Casual Shoes, dance shoes and so on.
According to the season: can be divided into spring shoes, middle-aged and elderly sandals, winter shoes and so on.

Characteristics and requirements

Comfort: Because the feet of middle-aged and elderly people may be deformed, muscle relaxation or joint pain and other problems, the design of middle-aged and elderly shoes pays attention to providing sufficient support and cushioning, in order to reduce the pressure on the feet when walking, and ensure the comfort of wearing.
Anti-slip: With the growth of age, the body balance ability of middle-aged and elderly people may decline, so the soles of middle-aged and elderly shoes often use anti-slip materials to increase grip, reduce the risk of slipping, and ensure walking safety.
Air permeability: The metabolism of middle-aged and elderly people is slow, and the feet are easy to sweat, so the material and structural design of middle-aged and elderly shoes pay attention to air permeability, help the feet to keep dry and prevent foot diseases.
Easy to put on and take off: Considering that middle-aged and elderly people may have stiff joints or weakened hand strength and other problems, the design of middle-aged and elderly shoes is usually easy to put on and take off, such as using Velcro, slip-on and other designs to reduce the difficulty of wearing and taking off.
Health functions: Some middle-aged and elderly shoes also have specific health functions, such as special design for diabetic feet, insole for foot massage, etc., to further meet the health needs of middle-aged and elderly people.

Market status and development trend
Market demand continues to grow: With the intensification of the aging population, the demand for middle-aged and elderly shoes continues to grow. According to the data, the number of elderly people aged 60 and above in China is increasing, which provides a broad space for the development of the middle-aged and elderly shoe market.
Market size continues to expand: In recent years, the size of the middle-aged and elderly shoe market continues to expand, and it is expected to maintain stable growth in the next few years. It is predicted that by 2024, the retail scale of the elderly shoe industry will reach 87.9 billion yuan.
Intensified brand competition: there are many middle-aged and elderly shoe brands in the market, including professional shoes brands, traditional leather shoes brands and sports shoes brands. Brands compete for market share through product innovation, quality improvement, marketing and other means.
Personalized and diversified development: With the change and upgrade of consumption concepts, the middle-aged and elderly shoe market is gradually developing from a single comfort demand to a more diversified and personalized direction. The market has emerged a variety of functional middle-aged and elderly shoes, such as sports shoes, casual shoes, dance shoes, etc., to meet the needs of different consumers.

Purchase suggestion

Pay attention to comfort: Priority should be given to the comfort of shoes when purchasing, to ensure that shoes are loose, breathable and lightweight.
Pay attention to anti-slip performance: Choose a sole material with good anti-slip performance to ensure safe walking.
Consider the actual needs: choose the right shoes according to the actual needs of the elderly, such as sports shoes for the elderly who like sports, casual shoes for daily wear and so on.
Choose well-known brands: Well-known brands usually have better quality assurance and after-sales service, and can be given priority.

Middle-aged and elderly shoes are specially designed for the elderly footwear, with loose and comfortable, non-slip safety, good air permeability and other characteristics. With the intensification of the aging population and the growth of market demand, the middle-aged and elderly shoe market will continue to develop and show a trend of individuation and diversification. In the purchase, should pay attention to comfort, anti-slip performance and actual needs and other factors.