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Supportive Sandals for Summer: Which Features Really Matter?

by Conversion Digital
Close-up of a person wearing black double-strap cork-soled supportive sandals with blue outsoles, standing on a seaside promenade with blue and white beach umbrellas and calm ocean water in the background.
Find supportive sandals that keep your feet steady and pain-free all summer. Learn which features count most, from arch support to heel rise.

Holiday Travel Packing Guide: Choosing Sandals That Won’t Hurt Your Feet

by Conversion Digital
A pair of brown travel sandals resting on white sand beside a red-and-white striped beach bag, with turquoise waves in the background — showing relaxed holiday travel footwear on the beach.

Find supportive travel sandals you can walk in all day. Learn how to pick the best fit, structure, and comfort features with Forbes Footwear.

First-Time Orthotic Wearers: How to Pick Shoes That Actually Fit Your Inserts

by Conversion Digital
Top-down view of a bare foot beside a black shoe, illustrating fit and the need for supportive footwear.
Orthotic-friendly shoes are built to accommodate the extra depth of custom or over-the-counter inserts without squeezing your feet or compromising support.

Better posture, less pain: how arch support shoes support your body

by Conversion Digital
Woman sitting at a desk, holding her lower back and shoulder to show discomfort from poor posture.
Arch support shoes help to steady the foot, so your body stacks correctly from the ground up. Good footwear is a foundation for posture support, not just foot comfort.

Features to Look for in Supportive Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis

by Conversion Digital
Features to Look for in Supportive Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis
This friendly buyer’s guide explains the features to look for in supportive shoes if you’re managing plantar fasciitis. It’s educational, not medical advice.

Benefits of Using Orthotics for Foot Health

by Conversion Digital
Benefits of Using Orthotics for Foot Health
Heel pain affects about 3–4% of Australians at any time. This guide explains the benefits of using orthotics for foot health, and how to match them with supportive shoes.

Recognising the Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis

by Conversion Digital
Person holding their foot while sitting, with a red and yellow heat map effect superimposed on the sole to indicate pain or inflammation, commonly associated with plantar fasciitis.
The symptoms of plantar fasciitis creep in quietly. Learn more about the signs, what causes them and how the right shoes can help you feel human again.

What Are Orthotics? A Comprehensive Guide

by Conversion Digital
Podiatrist wearing blue gloves fitting a white orthotic insert with red heel padding under a patient’s bare foot during an assessment.
Orthotics are an easy upgrade that can totally change how your feet feel day-to-day. Let’s walk through what orthotics are and how to choose a pair that really works.

The Benefits of Wearing Orthotic-Friendly Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis

by Conversion Digital
Man changing the insole of an orthotic-friendly shoe
Orthotic-friendly shoes take the pressure off where it hurts most, giving your feet the support they need to feel better and move easier.

How To Choose Orthotic-Friendly Shoes for Comfort and Support

by Conversion Digital
Seated woman with a raised foot touching the heel of her comfortable flats
At Forbes Footwear, we’ve spent years helping our customers choose orthotic-friendly shoes that offer comfort, support and a fit that actually feels good.

Types of Orthotics: Custom vs. Over-the-Counter

by Conversion Digital
Types of Orthotics: Custom vs. Over-the-Counter
Whether you’re dealing with foot fatigue, plantar fasciitis or just need better support inside your shoes, orthotics can help. But custom or over-the-counter?

Plantar Fasciitis: Causes and Risk Factors Explained

by Conversion Digital
Plantar Fasciitis: Causes and Risk Factors Explained
Once you know how plantar fasciitis might be affecting you and what might be putting you at risk, you can take steps to fix it, starting with footwear.