Footwear tips

Footwear has evolved a great deal from it original format and purpose of protecting ones feet. While most footwear these days are worn as a fashion statement, the reality is that most foot conditions and problems arise due to improper and badly constructed footwear. The other problem huge problem is that a lot of people walk around on hard flat surface barefoot and this can cause irreparable damage. Understanding the best footwear for your feet is important, and avoiding any form of footwear that causes your feet to pain is a good starting point. Always ensure you buy shoes that are wider than your feet. Trying to squeeze your feet into pointy shoes can result in many foot problems. While shopping for shoes, try and make your purchase in the afternoon or evening, as you feet tend to swell when you have been walking around for a few hours. If you buys a shoe when your feet are “cold”, when they warm up your shoes will feel tight. Also avoid buying shoes that are too big, especially for children, although it may be necessary anything more than a “thumb” width at the front not recommended. High heels and flats for short periods may be acceptable - however if you know you are going to be on your feet for a while wear a shoe with a small heel, this goes for both men and women.

Shoes which can be adjusted with laces or straps are much better than non-adjustable one’s, this would mean you can undo the laces or straps and redo them to a comfortable fit when you feel them getting tight during the course of the day.

Wide toe box in the fore-foot which allow you toes to wriggle will save your toes from being crushed in tight fitting pointy footwear.

Ensure that the back of the shoe ( heel counter ) is firm, this is the point of contact for your feet and need to support the foot.

Have your feet check to understand if you would need to have an insole in your shoes, good support in you footwear provide for improved overall improvement is body posture.