Wide fit · Practical guide
Wide-fit shoes: 3 fit checks before you buy
Look beyond the size label. Compare the toe shape, space over the foot and fit around the heel.
Read the guide : Wide-fit shoes: 3 fit checks before you buyThe comfort bookshelf
A good place
to find your footing.
Practical reading for the way you walk. Choose a topic to narrow things down.
Easy fastenings · Practical guide
Laces, straps or slip-ons: what is easier for you?
See how each fastening opens, adjusts and closes—and try the whole movement before buying.
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Everyday comfort · Practical guide
Your everyday shoe fit: toes, fastening and heel
A practical way to compare the shoes you wear to the shops, around the neighbourhood and on park walks.
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Winter footwear · Practical guide
Winter footwear: look beyond the warm lining
Separate the questions of fit, weather protection, warmth and the surface under your feet.
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Barefoot explained · Practical guide
Barefoot shoes explained: shape, flexibility and cushioning
Understand the design terms without assuming that one type of shoe suits everyone.
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Outdoor walking · Practical guide
From pavement to park path: start with your route
A simple route checklist before comparing walking shoes and boots.
Read the guide : From pavement to park path: start with your routeInsoles & fit · Practical guide
Buying shoes to wear with your prescribed insoles
Bring the insoles, the instructions and your usual socks to the fitting.
Read the guide : Buying shoes to wear with your prescribed insolesSandals · Practical guide
Choosing sandals: check the straps, opening and fit
Look beyond an open toe and try how the whole sandal stays on.
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At home · Practical guide
Indoor shoes and slippers: the fit still matters
Give the footwear you wear around the house a proper fitting too.
Read the guide : Indoor shoes and slippers: the fit still mattersPrint & take along · Practical guide
Your shoe-fitting checklist to take to the shop
A short, printable list with room to record the pairs you tried.
Read the guide : Your shoe-fitting checklist to take to the shopCare & upkeep · Practical guide
Caring for walking shoes: start with the material
Read the care label before choosing a cleaner, treatment or drying method.
Read the guide : Caring for walking shoes: start with the materialPlain-language glossary · Practical guide
Footwear words, explained without the jargon
A quick reference for the terms you see while comparing shoes.
Read the guide : Footwear words, explained without the jargonDiagrams explain features. AI-generated photos illustrate situations and generic footwear, not documented product tests.