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Having bunions isn’t too much fun. Not only do they make your feet stiff and are sometimes painful, they make finding appropriate-fitting shoes much more difficult. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy comfortable and stylish shoes when you’ve got bunions.

Forbes Footwear is Sydney’s specialist retailer of shoes for bunions and other foot problems. We guarantee that you’ll find a shoe that accommodates for your bunions and alleviates the pressure with our range of excellent quality wide-set shoes.

If you’ve got wider feet, we understand the potential stress that this presents. But that’s why Forbes Footwear stocks plenty of shoes for wider-set feet, ensuring that everyone finds the perfect fit. Let’s discuss shoes for wide feet and outline a few of our favourite manufacturers that make wide versions of their shoes.

One common mistake we see from our customers is over-wearing one pair of shoes, instead of rotating pairs and evenly spreading out the wear.  By rotating your shoes, or in fact investing in several different shoes, you can prolong their life and take the pressure off each individual pair. Picking the right shoe for the right occasion is one of the best ways to maintain your shoes, and keep them out of situations where they don’t exactly belong. Cleaning your shoes once a week or once a fortnight can really help maximise the life of your shoes.

While the style aspect of shoes mostly comes down to personal preference, comfort and durability can certainly be quantified scientifically. Leather is breathable, letting your feet receive airflow and stopping your shoes from smelling. It’s also a comfortable material which is strong enough to keep your feet supported while also offering flexibility in the toe area. Synthetic materials like polyester and nylon are also excellent in terms of comfort and style.

The science of shoe sizing starts with the numbers: the dimensions of the shoe and what they mean for your foot. The length of the shoe from heel to toe, reflected in your shoe size. The width of the shoe is also very important, but it often isn’t outlined by the shoe manufacturer. Commonly, shoes are either a regular fit or a wide fit, if one is offered by the shoe brand.

Here, the experts at Forbes Footwear outline the top tips for finding the perfect pair of shoes, every time, without fail. From dress shoes to daily runners, your feet will remain comfy and healthy after reading this post! By visiting the store for a professional fitting, you can make sure that your new kicks fit well and are comfy. Look for high quality brands and you’ll find the perfect pair of shoes each time.

If you’re investing in high-quality footwear, then keeping your shoes clean is a must. Not just because they look better, but because it increases their lifespan too!

Over our 80 years’ experience in shoe retail, Forbes Footwear has learned a few amazing tricks of the trade in caring for shoes. Here, we’ll reveal some of our biggest cleaning hacks to keep your footwear looking fresh!

Shoe choice is one of the most important factors in maintaining great posture and foot health. Our shoes can impact our body in many ways. Choosing supportive, well-fitting shoes can promote proper spinal alignment, even weight distribution, muscle health and even pressure distribution throughout the foot.

Flat feet affect more of us than you’d think; about 20-30% of the population are flat-footed because their arches never developed during growth. Flat feet generally cause more foot problems than for people with arched feet. Flat-footers are more prone to conditions like plantar fasciitis and ankle problems. No matter what style of shoe you’re looking for, you want to make sure that your shoes have these three pillars of support: sole support, arch support and heel support.

There are a whole bunch of exercises you can do to properly warm up and stretch your feet and ankles. Even the most experienced walkers can fall victim to wearing the wrong walking shoes. For long walks, it’s best to choose supportive and well fitting socks which are easy on your feet’s skin and help to avoid blistering.

There’s a lot more than to consider when investing in new walking shoes than you might think. One of the core factors? Cushioning. Here we’ll ask the experts at Forbes Footwear about the importance of cushioning in walking shoes, and why we’re your #1 team in Sydney for getting new walking shoes while keeping healthy feet.

Forbes Footwear has got you covered in that department. Our range of extra-large shoe sizes caters for both men and women with larger size feet. From casual shoes to dress shoes to work shoes, we make sure your feet are comfy no matter their size.