General Footwear Advice
- Check your feet and shoes daily
- Socks without seems tend to be very comfortable
- Check the width of your foot and compare it to the toe box of the shoe. This can help you get an idea if the shoe is to narrow
- Check our lacing blog
- Check the sole – do you prefer a stiff sole or cushioning sole?
- If you have orthotics take them with you when you buy new shoes and try them in
- Go to an appropriate retailer and have your feet measured
- If there are particular brands or style of shoe that works for you would be well advised to stick with that product
- If things don’t improve speak to a podiatrist
Written by Bruce McCulloch
Bruce graduated from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh with a 1st Class Honours degree in Podiatry in 2002, and later completed a master’s degree which involved studying advanced practice in biomechanics and musculoskeletal conditions. Bruce established Podiatry Shetland in 2010 and the business has steadily grown since, delivering a wide range of care for patients.
