Footwear guide

What not to wear

A shoe that compresses the foot, or collapses under the weight applied to it

Shoes like this, offer minimal support and result in extra pressure being placed on the plantar fascia ligament which can lead to plantar fasciitis.

Shoes with an unstable, non-supportive and flimsy heel

Wearing shoes with a slight heel (up to one and a half inches) can actually be helpful, especially if you have tight calves and have always worn shoes with a heel.

Thin soled shoes

Try and find shoes that have cushioned soles, particularly in the heel area.

Badly worn, ill-fitting and distorted shoes

Avoid shoes that do not fit correctly. Stop wearing shoes that have become badly worn and distorted. The following picture gives an example of what a good shoe should look like from behind (example A). Avoid wearing shoes that look like example B from behind: