A shoe should generally be flexible in the front, have good materials which allow the adequate perspiration of the foot. Unfortunately modern trends sometimes supersede comfort and well being such as most trends today opt for very padded soles that do not allow for the natural movement of the foot to bend as it is supposed to. It's always recommended to see if a shoe flexes from the toe box and barely reaches the heal area of the shoe while being able to twist it from side to side. Perhaps when it comes to shoe construction the most neglected part of the shoe is the heel area, which is cardinal to keep the foot in place and thus promoting a correct way of walking instead of perpetuating bad habits that can not only deform the shoe in time but also cause nuisances to the foot.
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