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Here Forbes Footwear tells you what to look for in a shoe to keep you comfortable all day long. We can list off all the tips and tricks we like but, at the end of the day, the way to stay comfortable on your feet all day is to invest in the right type of shoes. Even if you buy the best quality innersoles or orthotics, there’s no way you’re going to be comfortable if you don’t pair them with the right shoes.

Every shoe is different when it comes to cleaning. Here are some of the most common shoe types and their ideal cleaning method. Shoe storage is another part of the equation. Here are some of the best tips for shoe storage so that your high-quality shoes last longer. If you’re putting your shoes away for a period of three months or longer you can use scrunched up newspaper or proper shoe trees to keep their shape.

Many different jobs in Australia require us to be on our feet all the time. And while it’s good to be literally ‘kept on our toes’, we need the right shoes to do this comfortably and safely. For jobs that require standing all day, it’s recommended to wear shoes that provide excellent support. Jogging shoes are similar to walking shoes, except that they need to be lighter while providing even more cushioning around the high-impact areas of your foot like heel, arch and ball.

Arch support plays an important role in maintaining a good posture. If the curvature of the ball of your foot isn’t properly supported, this imbalance can affect your entire body, resulting in poor posture. If you feel your shoes could be more arch-supporting, then visit the team at Forbes Footwear. They can find shoes that fit better, provide better support and allow you to maintain a better posture too. They can also provide insoles

Walking has been proven to have several physical and mental benefits. Walking increases bone and muscle strength, too. The farther and more frequently you walk, the more bone and muscle strength you’ll gain, particularly in your legs and back. Regular walking in the wrong footwear can lead to foot problems like heel spurs, plantar fasciitis and other complications. Here’s how to avoid problems like these and choose the correct footwear for your walking routine.

Properly fitting shoes are key in the healthy development of your children’s feet. Children’s feet are soft and spongy, made of cartilage which hasn’t yet developed into bone. This spongy cartilage in your child’s feet hasn’t yet moulded and the muscles and ligaments haven’t strengthened. The fat pad hasn’t properly formed into an arch yet either. Wearing poorly-fitting shoes can actually hinder the development of your child’s feet and cause irreversible damage in the form of improper foot shaping.

It’s a fact: when things are of a higher quality, you expect more out of them. Whether we’re talking about vehicles, shoes or home appliances, this equation remains the same: higher price equals higher quality. When you invest in high-quality shoes, you can expect to pay more than if you were to just buy cheap shoes from Kmart – but you’ll find that your dollar goes a lot further.

The thing about foot health is that matters for all foot types. Whether you’ve got high, medium or low arches, wearing the wrong type of shoes can negatively impact your foot health. Shoes don’t just impact your foot health, but your ankle, leg and back health, too. Improper footwear can actually prevent the muscles around these body parts from working efficiently, causing them to weaken as time goes by.

A quick, easy way to find properly fitting shoes is to get a professional fitting. A professional has the right foot measuring devices to get accurate measurements and find shoes that aren’t just the right size, but the right fit and amount of support. For marathons, you’re looking at a heavier, higher profiled running shoe. For sprints, you’ll want a lighter build, lower profile and slightly tighter fit.

Orthotics can be the secret ingredient to finding shoes that fit properly and comfortably.

Small differences in shoe type can have huge impacts on your feet, for better or for worse. Running shoes aren’t all made the same. Long distance running, for example, requires your feet to be cushioned more, which is why long distance running shoes are heavier with a higher profile. This is different from sprinting shoes, which are less cushioned, tighter, and lighter with a lower profile. The New Balance 680 is a perfect example of a solid gym shoe; it’s lightweight, breathable and medium-cushioned.

From uncomfortable, unsupportive thongs to closed shoes with no airflow, our feet can suffer during summer if we’re not careful. That’s why the team at Forbes Footwear are here to tell you about the best types of footwear in summer, so that the only lasting effect of summer on your feet is a bit of a sandal tan! With comfy, contoured arches, recovery thongs are the perfect alternative to flat-soled, cheaper thongs this summer.

Arched sandals are another gold-standard of footwear to choose this summer. Breathable closed shoes are the way to go over the summer.

Birkenstocks come in a variety of colours, styles and materials. The arched sole which supports and contours the foot. This gives Birkenstocks wearers supreme comfort, making them one of the most comfy shoes styles for summer. The Ascent Groove is a recovery thong which provides soft, contoured support so that your feet can fully recover from plantar fasciitis without compromising your summer activities. The fabulous Archies women’s thongs can create a huge difference. As the name suggests, they feature a supporting arch which provides excellent comfort for daily wear in summer