Bunions are a progressive condition of the big toe joint, where a bony lump forms and the toe begins to point back towards the outside of the foot. The nature of the condition can differ with minor bunions causing lots of pain whilst large deformities can be pain free. Whilst bunions are rarely caused by […]
Category Archives: Footwear
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May
May
Now that weather has finally started cooling down, some of you may decide it’s time again to lace up those runners again and get back on the track. Before you do that make sure to have a close look at those shoes, especially if they’re over a year old. Many shoes lose their cushioning with […]
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Mar
Mar
Many of us are guilty of wearing inappropriate or poor footwear. Ballet flats, high heels and skate shoes are all common choices that we know are not great for our feet. As we get older this can have a greater influence on the way we walk, and in older adults this can impair balance and […]
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Oct
Oct
1. There should be 1/2 to 1 thumbs width between the tip of your longest toe and the end of your shoe. 2. Some type of adjustable fastening, whether it’s laces or a strap to properly secure the shoes. 3. A straight or semi curved last of shoe. The last is an imaginary line that […]