SHOES

16 POINTS FOR A SUPER SHOE

1. A GOOD shoe does not depend on its price, its brand or the shoe shops reputation…it is just as easy to buy a good pair of cheap trainers from a supermarket…it is merely the fit and function of the shoe with your foot in it!

2. New shoes should always be bought in the afternoon, when your feet have had time to swell.

3. In winter buy your shoes when you have had a good walk around the shops, and your feet are warm.

4. Measure your feet both for the length and the width

5. Ask a trained shoe fitter for their advice.

6. A newly fitted shoe should be 12-16 mm longer than your longest toe…not necessarily your big toe.

7. Do not purchase slip on shoes, as they are usually too tight, they stay on your foot by you curling up your toes when walking.

8. All shoes should fasten onto the feet with straps, Velcro or laces.

9. Shoes should be firmly held on the feet when fastened and shake off easily when not fastened.

10. Heels should be not more than 4cm high, lower in children.

11. Heels should have a broad base and have shock absorbency.

12. Shoes should fit exactly around the back of the heels.

13. Natural material uppers are best such as leather, suede or firm cotton.

14. The toe of the shoe should be foot shapes (no winkle pickers) to allow room for the toes to move around.

15. If you are buying shoes to wear an orthotic with, then take your orthotic with you – you really should be wearing them!

16. If you are buying a shoe to take to the Podiatrist to have a new orthotic (insole) sometimes a good shoe shop will allow you to buy 2-3 pairs and take back the ones that are unsuitable.

ALWAYS CONSIDER THE SOCKS YOU WILL WEAR WITH THE SHOES!