Shoes

Finding suitable footwear

DLF Factsheet

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Contents

Finding suitable footwear

FOOTWEAR FOR MINOR FOOT PROBLEMS FOOTWEAR FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES FOOTWEAR FOR COLD FEET FOOTWEAR FOR PEOPLE WITH ARTHRITIS FOOTWEAR FOR OLDER PEOPLE FOOTWEAR FOR CHILDREN FOOTWEAR FOR SWOLLEN FEET SLIPPERS FOOTWEAR FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE INDOORS FOR LONG PERIODS FOOTWEAR FOR BANDAGED FEET FOOTWEAR FOR ODD SIZED FEET FOOTWEAR FOR PEOPLE WITH SENSITIVE FEET FOOTWEAR ADAPTATIONS USEFUL ORGANISATIONS 4 4 4 9 10 10 12 15 16 17 17 20 21 23

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FOOTWEAR FOR MINOR FOOT PROBLEMS

BUNIONS

Look for footwear which has soft leather or textile uppers with the minimum of seams; the inside edge should be as straight as possible and the shoe should have a fastening so that the heel can be kept well back in the shoe. Once the big toe has started to rise over the next toe, deeper shoes are needed.

FOOTWEAR FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES

People with diabetes need to look after their feet very carefully; Diabetes UK publishes a booklet Taking care of your feet. Contact the association for more information. You need to choose footwear with great care to ensure that it does not rub anywhere, that there is plenty of room for the toes, and that the foot sits well back in the shoe. You should look for footwear which...