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• Can shoes be comfortable, functional, healthy AND attractive?

  Thirty or forty years ago, you might have struggled to find good-looking, wide-fitting shoes. Back then, wider fitting shoes were not necessarily attractive. They were functional, but often a little frumpy. Those men and women who had developed wide feet, either naturally or due to medical conditions, were destined never again to buy elegant shoes. How things have changed! Making wide-fitting shoes comfortable and safe is one thing, but making them fashionable and desirable is another.

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  Saturday, December 8, 2018 4:11:00 PMBy healthyfoot

• Give the Gift of Slippers this Christmas

  Give the Gift of Slippers this Christmas

  Tis the season to be gift giving, and if you are anything like me then you will be stuck with what to buy the older members of the family. I always struggle with what to buy my nan and end up buying some “smellies” that I wonder whether or not they get used or just languish in a drawer somewhere.

   On average a third of over 65’s will suffer from a fall each year. This is down to a number of reasons, such as loss of muscle tone …

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  Monday, December 3, 2018 10:05:22 PMBy healthyfoot

• Enjoy the health benefits of wool

  Wool may not be the first fabric which comes to mind when you think of footwear but with natural and sustainable materials gaining popularity, it’s gradually being seen as an excellent alternative to leather.

   One of the key features of a healthy shoe is that its climate should promote a healthy environment and wool does the job of that perfectly.  As well as being naturally soft and warm, wool is breathable, odour-resistant and wicks away moisture, so your feet stay healthy, …

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  Wednesday, November 7, 2018 3:26:00 PMBy healthyfoot

• Summers coming

         

  So, summer is here and as we cast off our sensible winter shoes, we cast our eyes over our summer footwear and even look to the shops for new inspiration. There’s nothing like “getting your feet out” after a long winter cooped up in closed in shoes and boots, especially after the winter we have just had. However, it’s going to be a summer of foot pain and badly fitting shoes as you can’t get fashionable summer shoes that are good for …

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  Wednesday, May 30, 2018 9:09:00 PMBy healthyfoot

• What to look for in ‘post sport & work’ recovery footwear

  What to look for in ‘post sport & work’ recovery footwear.

  Whether it is track and field, netball, cricket, football or even in the workplace, there will be a specific shoe to enhance performance and prevent injury.   But what about recovery footwear after sport, or after a long day at work?

   

  We all know the feeling of wanting to get out of enclosed footwear and let your feet breathe. But walking barefoot on hard floors isn’t ideal, particularly …

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  Tuesday, April 3, 2018 8:39:00 AMBy healthyfoot recovery footwear, Post sport, Ascent

• So, what is Plantar Fasciitis?

  Whilst we are keen to ensure that everyone wears healthy footwear, we appreciate that sometimes you just want that pair of shoes that just look “oh so good”! Whilst we would not want to dissuade you from making this style statement perhaps you should consider the health of your feet before you make that final purchase decision...

  Did you know that the single most common cause of foot pain is Plantar Fasciitis? A staggering 10% of people in the UK are suffering from it right now, …

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  Tuesday, March 20, 2018 5:06:00 PMBy healthyfoot

• Take spring & summer in your stride

  Take spring & summer in your stride

  The end of winter is just around the corner and when the weather warms up, we can finally let our feet enjoy some fresh air and sunshine. However, although it can feel liberating to kick off your sturdy winter boots, spring and summer shoes are not always the most foot-friendly footwear.

  During winter, we tend to wear stronger and more supportive footwear. During the warmer months, it can be tempting to put convenience ahead of the health of your feet. …

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  Tuesday, February 20, 2018 5:36:00 PMBy healthyfoot

• January sales.

  Now the excitement of Christmas and fuzzy heads of New Year’s Day have passed, most people’s thoughts turn to the January sales and the bargains to be had there. Browsing the shops, you might find the perfect shoes for you and they are a bargain at 50% off. Only trouble is they have every size except the one you want. Never mind you think, I will squeeze into a size smaller or make do with a size larger, they are a bargain after all! But how much of a bargain are they really?

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  Thursday, January 4, 2018 5:41:07 PMBy healthyfoot