Footwear ...

Choosing the right shoes for you is extremely important.  Shoes that are too tight, too loose or are not appropriate for your feet in some way can cause cuts, abrasions and skin breakdown.

Aspects of footwear that you should look for include:

• low heel height to reduce pressures on the sole of the foot and increase stability;
• shock absorbing soles to cushion your feet;
• that the shoes stay securely on your feet;
• that the shoes enclose your toes to prevent injury;
• deep toe box to reduce irritation and pressures on your toes and forefeet;
• save dressy shoes for dressy occasions, and
• have your shoes fitted whenever possible.

Click Here to see pictures which illustrate a simple method of checking whether your shoes are too small for your feet.