Tips for Buying Sandals

Posted: 30^th April 2018

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 to irritation and injury Sandals encourage dry, cracked heels and can cause blisters and callouses
• Alternate your shoes to allow them to dry out and avoid fungal infections
• Avoid flip flops as these can irritate between the toes, encourage cracked heels, cause slippage and give little shock absorption and support
• Avoid ballet pumps as these encourage clawing of the toes and do not allow the ankle to flex correctly causing injuries. They also offer very little shock absorption and support
• Look for sandals with a heel strap and good cushioning
• Finally, flat shoes are not necessarily the best shoes for your feet as they do not give you good arch support. So, a small heel is actually better.

If you follow these tips, then you can have a pain-free and enjoyable summer.

If you would like further advice on footwear or any other foot issues, please get in contact. I also sell orthotic flip flops and sandals by Vionic and Strive which are contoured to offer support and comfort and are still fashionable. Checkout my website, www.foothealthfirst.co.uk/footwear or Facebook page, @Foot Health First for more information.