Fashion legend Coco Chanel famously said “luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury”.
In the world of footwear, luxury and style have been traditionally been traded at the expense of comfort. Shoes could look stylish or feel comfortable, but not both.
Because custom arch supports distribute pressure evenly across the entire foot, they stop the possibility of intense pressure points and prevent arch collapse, which can cause the feet to flatten and press painfully against the sides of the ski boot. Having uniform support across the entire area of the foot also allows for much greater technical control.
Over the last few years, our customers have been increasingly pleasantly surprised by the styles available, meaning that we have been able to offer comfortable, fashionable footwear – for both women and men – for every occasion, be it formal, casual or active outdoor.
The problem with many types of joint pain, including in the back, hips and knees is that where the pain is presenting, is often not where it’s originating. The ‘culprit’ in many cases, is the foot…
As the Society of Shoe Fitters rightly point out, footwear is the only item of clothing that can seriously damage your health. Ill-fitting or inappropriate footwear can directly lead to painful, long-term foot issues that include; arthritis, plantar fasciitis, bunions, hammer toes and more. It is therefore important to use the services of an experienced shoe fitter, choose well-made shoes appropriate to your lifestyle and always try before you buy.
Sandals are like air conditioning for the feet. After months of being closeted inside closed shoes and thick socks, sandals allow your feet to say hello to the world and (if you choose the right brands and the right styles), feel good and look great at the same time.
Many foot care professionals report seeing a sharp increase in foot pain problems in the summer, when large numbers of people wear items like flip flops for prolonged periods
Footwear is the only item of clothing that can seriously damage your health and your health is far more important than any pair of shoes…
In this blog we’ll explain; factors that cause plantar fasciitis, how to effectively alleviate the symptoms and how to prevent future recurrence