Footwear guide
What not to wear
- A shoe that compresses the foot, or collapses under the weight applied to it. Shoes like this, offer minimal support and result in extra pressure being placed on the plantar fascia ligament which can lead to plantar fasciitis.
- Shoes with an unstable, non-supportive and flimsy heel.
- Thin soled shoes offer no support and cushioning, likewise slippers are known for exacerbating problems due to the lack of support.
- Avoid wearing other people’s shoes. Each person has a different way of walking, no two feet are the same. This is particularly important when choosing shoes for children as wearing someone else’s shoes can affect the development of the foot leading to issues later in life.
- Badly worn, ill-fitting and distorted shoes. Avoid shoes that do not fit correctly. Stop wearing shoes that have become badly worn and distorted.