Importance of footwear

• Shop for shoes at the end of the day
• Check for correct length, depth & width with a straight toe border not triangular, as below
• Good fastening i.e., laces, velero, buckle
• Uppers & lining ideally of natural breathable fabrics
• Check the inside of shoes for roughness
• Outer sole of shoe should be cushioning offering protection & grip
• Wear breathable socks - i.e., bamboo
• Wear footwear to help function and manage pain, such as below:

a. Cushioning memory foam sole i.e., Sketchers

b. Stiff Sole i.e., Birkenstock, Timberland boot, Clog

c. Rocker sole i.e., Hoka trainer, Joya trainer, Fitflop