Putting Comfort First
By Sue Holland Choosing shoes for orthotics isn’t simply a case of buying a wider fitting or going up a size. The best shoes have enough internal depth, removable insoles, good support and enough room for both your feet and your orthotics to work together comfortably. Get those features right and you’ll usually be far … Read more
By Sue Holland A high volume toe box is the front part of a shoe with extra height above the toes, rather than simply extra width across them. It gives your toes more vertical space and can be particularly helpful if you have swelling, hammer toes, chunky toes or orthotics that raise your foot inside … Read more
There’s one question I hear time and time again …… “When I finally buy a pair of wide fit shoes, will they actually help my hammer toes?” It’s a fair question because by the time most people ask it, they’re already fed up. You’ve spent good money on shoes that felt lovely in the shop … Read more
When something changes with your feet, it’s funny where your mind goes first. You spot a toe that’s started to bend instead of lying flat. It rubs on the top of your shoe, catches on your socks, or just doesn’t look quite right anymore. Then, almost without thinking, you glance down at your shoes and … Read more
Right, can I let you into a little secret? If you’ve ever taken one shoe off at the end of the day and thought, “I’m sure one foot feels more cramped than the other,” you’re not imagining it. In fact, it’s so common that I’d be very surprised if both your feet were exactly the … Read more
Right, can I ask you something? When did you last get home, kick your shoes off and breathe a sigh of relief because your feet had finally escaped? If you’re nodding, you’re certainly not on your own, but is the foot pain with age? For years, I honestly thought it was just part of getting … Read more
I’ll admit to something that makes me smile now. For years, I thought my feet were the problem. I’d blame my arthritis, I’d blame getting older and I’d even blame the shop for stocking uncomfortable shoes. What never crossed my mind was that I might simply have been buying the wrong width. Looking back, it … Read more
Now, let’s start with a question. When did you last kick your shoes off at the end of the day and think, “Wow, that feels so good“? Not because you’d had a busy day. Not because your feet were tired. But because your shoes had spent the last eight hours squashing your feet. If you … Read more
As we get older, it’s not unusual to find that shoes which once fitted perfectly suddenly feel too tight, uncomfortable, or simply not supportive. Many people think that they’ve mistakenly bought the wrong size, but the truth is often straightforward: their feet have changed. It can happen very gradually over several years. Your favourite pair … Read more
Let’s get this out of the way — thick socks don’t always mean warm feet. If your toes have gone clammy in boots or your ankles puff up like risen dough, you’ve met the enemy: the wool monster. We’ve all done it — stuffing thick socks into shoes that weren’t built for them, then wondering … Read more