Tips for Buying Walking Boots

At this time of year, you may be thinking of replacing your walking boots. It is important to get it right as they are a substantial investment and if you get it wrong, you will experience the misery of walking all day in the wrong footwear. The boots you choose must...

Chilblains and Feet

Causes Poor circulation Warming-up skin too quickly Not changing out of wet shoes/socks promptly Not wearing the correct footwear when out in winter weather Symptoms Some people seem to be more prone to chilblains than others As the skin re-warms, there can be some...

Buying School Shoes

Plan your shopping trip about 3-4 weeks before the start of term to ensure you get lots of choice but, hopefully, your child will not have had another growth spurt Try to avoid Saturdays and other busy times Get feet measured by a trained shoe fitter for length and...

Restless Leg Syndrome

(RLS or Ekbom Syndrome) People find the symptoms difficult to describe, but If you’ve ever had the urge to move your feet or legs, a crawling sensation, electric feeling or an ache like toothache in your legs, especially at the end of the day or when resting, you may...

Buying Summer Shoes

It’s great to wear open toed sandals in the summer. They allow your feet to breathe, reducing the risk of fungal infections and smelly feet. But there are a few things we need to be aware of when choosing our summer shoes. Feet are more exposed so are vulnerable...

Advice Sheet for Shin Splints

Injury and inflammation to the front of the outer leg below the knee, usually caused by excessive over-use. Most commonly occur with runners or long-distance walkers. It can be aggravated if you have a tendency to pronate (roll inwards), have weak ankles or have a...