Personal shoe advice 

Buying new shoes is mainly a lot of fun, but it can also be very tricky. Ask your therapist for tailor-made shoe advice.

What should you look out for when buying new shoes?

• When shopping for new shoes, preferably do so in the late afternoon. Your feet may thicken a little during the day.
• Always try on both shoes in the shop. After all, your feet are not exactly the same.
• With a small length difference, always buy your new shoes on the largest foot.
• When trying on new shoes stand up and walk a bit. When you stand up, because of the weight on the foot, your feet are just a bit longer.
• Shoes should be at least one centimetre longer than the big toe. This is because your foot needs this space to unwind during walking.
• If you wear soles from a podiatrist or podiatrist, take them with you when trying on new shoes.
• The toes should be able to lie side by side in the shoes without suffering from annoying pressure points.
• A shoe should have a firm contrefort. (reinforced heel piece)
• A shoe should not be able to bend in the middle of the sole. (camber)
• A shoe should allow you to make a turn while walking.
• It is important to wear a shoe that has the right width. If you do not know exactly what size you have, you can get advice on this in the better shoe shops.
• A shoe sprouts slightly in width. Make sure this is only minimal and that seams and stitching never bleed out.
• Lengthwise, a shoe does not flare.
• Are you a rheumatoid or diabetic? Then get proper advice on the right shoes. A podiatrist can help you with this.