Comfy shoes is all about having a choice of sandals in your wardrobe, writes local podiatrist Nelfrie Kemp.
Did you know you should have more than one pair of sandals? Or that you should have more than one pair of sandals in the same colour? And of course, your sandal cupboard should offer you a choice of styles and colours perfect for summer.
It’s best to choose the sandals you wear depending on the amount of time you’ll be spending on your feet or the activity you’ll be doing. Most importantly, your sandals should complement your feet and function as a unit when walking – your feet should not be hanging on to the shoes.
Here’s an idea of what your shoe cupboard should be made up of:
High heels: These are for special occasions – weddings, birthdays or a night out on the town. Be wise with heel height, heel design and supportive straps over the top of the foot. You risk sore feet the morning after, so but make the evening worth your while in them. #vanity #whatwomando #dancing
Fashion sandals: Mainly for sitting occasions. These are sandals you love, but if worn for some time your feet ache. They’re usually non-supportive, slip-on or very flat.
Sensible fashion sandals: These make your feet feel secure and supported, allowing you to spend quite some time on your feet. Your foot and shoe function as a unit when walking thanks to supportive straps over the top and around the ankle, and a slight heel (1,5cm) or higher. You may risk your feet getting niggly if worn for consecutive days or for too long.
Sensible sandals: These faithfuls hug your feet and could carry you around the world – and are compulsory for every cupboard. They can be used for out and about but are gems when your feet are clocking hours in the kitchen, in the shops or running around. Suffering from painful feet? These can be worn 24/7.
Orthopaedic sandals: These are usually found in health environments. At first sight they may remind you of your granny, but once you try them you’ll be converted. These are very supportive shoes with adjustable straps to accommodate swelling, bony prominences, and in most cases, offer relief to painful feet. They can be used for periods when you are in agony with your feet, then once recovered you can revert to your other sandals. Be prepared to be judged – those who judge have never been in agony with their feet. *
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Ballito podiatrist Nelfrie Kemp offers sound advice for good foot care.