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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

There’s a real science to finding the perfect school shoe fit, and today the experts at Forbes Footwear outline a few handy tips for correct school shoe fittings. Forbes Footwears offers free professional school shoe fittings, so that you’ll always find the right fit. Room needs to be allowed both for length and width increases. Therefore, shoes that come in multiple width fittings are the best. Finding the perfect fit is sometimes a bit of a gamble, due to unexpected growth spurts.

Getting the type of shoe right is the first step to choosing the perfect school shoes for your child. Forbes Footwear’s range of school shoes meet regulations for school shoes for every school in Australia.

Every shoe is different, and every child’s foot is different. Consulting a professional fitter from Forbes Footwear could help give you the knowledge you need to prevent foot problems later in life, like plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, stress fractures and shin splints. A well-loved brand of school shoes is sure to always deliver.

Your child wears school shoes for around 7-8 hours a day, so you want to be totally sure that the shoes offer comfort and support for the duration of a school day. In order for them to last a year or more, school shoes have to be quality-made. Forbes Footwear only stock well-loved brands like Clarks and Ascent, which are known for their build quality.

NSW have introduced the Premier’s Back to School Vouchers which helps families pay for school materials and supplies. Parents and caregivers are eligible for the NSW Back to School Vouchers is their student is a NSW resident and enrolled to attend school in 2023, from kindergarten up to Year 12. There are 4 simple steps to applying for the NSW Back to School Vouchers in order to use them towards school shoes. You can only use the Back to School Vouchers at selected registered businesses; Forbes Footwear is a registered business.