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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.

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