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Children sometimes outgrow their shoes before wearing them out. Second-hand children's shoes can therefore seem appealing, whether passed down by siblings or bought used. However, ...

Does a child need orthopaedic shoes because they have flat feet? The appearance of the arch alone is not enough to decide. For many children, flat feet are a common part of develop...

Are barefoot or conventional shoes a better choice for your child? The answer depends on their feet, any difficulties they may have, the environment and the particular shoe. When c...

When choosing shoes for children who are overweight, comfort, the right size and enough room for the foot are important. A higher body weight can increase the load on the feet, but...

Joint hypermobility in children means that their joints have a greater range of movement than usual. It is sometimes described as having “bendy joints”. This does not necessarily m...

Walking is not the only thing that tires your feet. Long waits, queues, events, administrative errands and standing activities can leave your legs feeling heavy by evening. Your fe...

Gardening calls for different movement from a city walk: bending, squatting, small steps, uneven surfaces, turns and longer periods of standing. Shoes therefore need comfort, low w...

Many people bring out their barefoot shoes again in spring. During colder months they often wear thicker, more enclosed and stiffer footwear, so feet and ankles may need time to ge...

After 50, many people choose to walk more for their health, wellbeing and an active lifestyle. Brisk walking can be an enjoyable habit, but a gradual start matters when changing to...

You do not need to start with 10,000 steps a day to explore barefoot shoes. For some adults, a 20-minute walk can be a practical example, rather than a required starting point. Eve...

Switching to barefoot shoes is not a performance contest. Early enthusiasm can make you want to spend as much time as possible in your new shoes every day. Yet a rest day can be as...

When discussing barefoot shoes, the wide toe box often gets the attention, but sole flexibility matters too. A flexible sole lets the shoe move with the foot and place less restric...

Zero drop is one of the terms most often mentioned in barefoot footwear. It may sound technical, but the idea is simple: the heel and forefoot of the shoe are at the same height, w...

Getting the size right is a major question when choosing barefoot shoes. The feeling you know from conventional footwear may differ because shape, width and internal space vary. Lo...

Many people focus mainly on length when choosing shoes, but foot height and volume matter too. With a higher instep or fuller feet, a size that looks right on paper may still feel ...

Daily commuting can ask more of your feet than you expect. The morning rush, a brisk walk to the bus stop, stairs, waiting, standing during the journey and the trip home all add up...

After 60, many people look for shoes mainly for everyday movement: shops, the post office, pharmacy, short walks and small errands. Comfort, a personal feeling of confidence and sh...

A long drive can be a less obvious form of strain. Even without much standing or walking, your ankles may feel stiffer, your legs fuller and movement less easy on arrival. Foot and...

Many people think you “have to walk differently” in barefoot shoes, which can make the whole idea seem complicated. Often, rather than inventing a new technique, it helps to notice...

Many people associate strengthening the foot arch with a complicated, demanding routine. Becoming more aware of foot movement can begin with a few simple tasks. The aim is not perf...