Orthotics are designed to change the ground that lies under our feet. Whether that involves more support for our arches or more cushioning for the ball of our foot, these changes are designed to help the way our foot functions. But what about the surface that supports the orthotics? Our shoes. If we think of […]
Category Archives: Footwear
03
Sep
Sep
There’s nothing quite like a box fresh pair of shoes. But it doesn’t take much for them to lose that shine, especially when they’re white. That’s why it’s important to clean them properly, which can be especially hard with all the different materials shoes are made from these day. One of the big questions is […]
02
Jul
Jul
Where do you start when buying a new pair of shoes? There are countless shoe brands with countless styles that make it hard to know where to start. When we look at shoes there are two functions we believe a good shoe should be able to perform: SUPPORT & PROTECTION. Properly supporting the foot allows […]
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Jun
Jun
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 […]
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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 […]