One of the most important yet most abused parts of the human body is our feet. Feet are designed to take body weight and give mobility.
Did you know that 90% of people are wearing improperly fitted shoes? Most foot problems are caused or worsened by improperly fitted shoes.
Whilst vast amounts of money are spent in educating people to look after themselves nutritionally and physically, little effort is made to educate them on the importance of foot health.
Feet are often crammed into the most unsuitably shaped shoes (often made of plastic). The only time feet are given a thought is when they hurt.
There is no doubt that from birth to early teens feet are at their most vulnerable, in fact there are 26 bones in the foot, and they do not completely ossify (harden) until around the age of eighteen.
Qualified Shoe Fitters and Chiropodists spend the majority of their time trying to correct damage and ease discomfort that could have been avoided if shoes had been correctly fitted when purchased.
Learn how to measure your foot in this free video series on buying shoes for women.
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Bundies have to spend the night in store because of some repairments in the house.Unluckly Al must serve the customers despite Peggy.
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Wendy explains all about Shoe Tailors wide fitting calf boots
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10:00 am, October 2, 2008
PSAfilms to make online film for The Shoe Tailor
By Claire Shoesmith
Manchester-based film production company PSAfilms won a contract to make an internet film for The Shoe Tailor, a division of Manchester-based home-shopping company N Brown Group.
The aim of the film is to highlight the importance of having the correct shoe fitting and it is also being used to publicise the company’s road show events in London and Manchester this month. The Shoe Tailor specialises in wide-fitting footwear.
Ben Swift, a director of PSAfilms, said online films is a growing market, as not only is it cheaper than traditional television advertising, but its success can be accurately measured in terms of the return on investment. “Online films used to be a niche product for us, but with the growth of broadband, they have really taken off,” he said.
DUO has another new way of communicating with our fans through our new page on Facebook.
The Facebook page is an area where you can all share with us what you think about Duo, our fantastic new website and our fabulous new ranges.
You can create your own discussion boards on whatever you want be it our new styles or our customer service even what you would like to see from us in the future.
There’s even an area where you proud DUO owners can show off your own photos.
Keep an eye out as in the coming weeks and months there will be competitions with some fantastic prizes.
It’s well worth a visit so have a look and let us know what you think!
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Shoefitters-uk.org
Parents please note:
Qualified Shoe Fitters do not make a charge for their knowledge or service - so why take the risk of fitting yourself or shopping online?
Damage can be done in a child’s formative years that may affect their complete physiology - which in turn may affect their health several ways in later life!
Even migraine can be attributed to ill-fitting shoes!
Children’s shoes should be fitted by trained professionals.
Retailers please note:
‘A STARTING POINT’ -
ONE DAY WORKSHOP
To be held shortly.
For information contact:
Limited numbers - bookings taken now.
Tel. +44 (0)1953-851171
Email: secretary@shoefitters-uk.org
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At DUO we passionately believe that style is nothing without fit. So we’ve dispelled the high street ‘one size fits all’ footwear theory and created a breathtaking collection of beautiful boots and shoes that will fit you perfectly.
Designed in England, and handcrafted from the finest Italian leather, DUO boots are available in up to 21 calf sizes, and our shoes in five widths. We offer you couture fit at high street prices, and more choice than any other retailer… anywhere in the world.
BOOTS SHOES ACCESSORIES
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How to Evaluate Fit -
- Measure Both Feet - First of all, have both of your feet measured. The size of your feet can change throughout your life, so don’t be surprised if you need a larger size than you did 20 years ago. The overall length of your feet is from your heel to your longest toe, which may not be your big toe.
- Measured Size is an Estimate - Keep in mind that a Brannock device, commonly used to measure feet, only gives an estimate of the size you should wear since every shoe company makes shoes which can fit slightly different. Measuring gives knowledgeable shoe salespeople and consumers a guideline to help select appropriate shoes.
- Different Foot Sizes - If your feet are different sizes, buy the shoes to fit your larger foot. There are pads and insoles available that can help fill up the space around the smaller foot.
- Match Foot and Shoe Shape - For a shoe to fit properly, the shape of the shoe much match the shape of your foot. If your foot looks wide and square, you should wear shoes that have a wider toe-box and avoid pointed shoes. The widest part of your foot (across the ball of the foot) should be at the widest part of the shoe.
- Toe Space - There should be approximately 1/2″ to 5/8″ of space in the shoe beyond your longest toe to allow your feet to stretch comfortably within the shoe as you walk.
- Forefoot Space (fit of the upper) - When standing in the shoe, your shoe-fitter should be able to pinch approximatelt 1/4″ of material between his thumb and forefinger from the widest area of the forefoot.
- Throat Space - Your shoe fitter should also be able to fit one finger under the throat of the shoe, which is at the base of the laces. If they cannot, the shoe is too shallow, and if they can fit 2 or 3 fingers under the throat of the shoe, then the shoe is too spacious.
- Heel Space - The shoes should be snug around the heels, but should not dig in.
- Ankle Space - Be sure that the collar or topline of the shoe around the ankle is not hitting the ankle bones.
- Stretching - Do not buy a pair of tight shoes expecting them to stretch, as this can be uncomfortable and can cut off your circulation, cause blister or other wounds. If you buy an appropriately fitted shoe, stretching will not be necessary and you can avoid unnecessary pain and injury.
- Shoes should bend where your foot bends - Some people have long toes, others short toes. Check that the shoe bends at its widest point and that this region is also where the ball of your foot lies. If these two areas do not align you will place added stress on your shoe and foot causing increased wear and possible injury.