Footwear
Footwear features to reduce your risk of falls
Most slips, trips, and falls occur due to a loss of traction, in other words, there isn’t enough friction between the sole of your shoe and the surface you’re walking on. While this might sound simple, the consequences can be significant. In fact, over 20% of all workplace accidents fall into the slips, trips, and…
Read MoreSelection of a shoe: 3 important things to consider
The selection of a shoe I would like to talk to you todayabout how to select the right shoe for you. We often get asked which brands of shoe are best, and we always advise the main three features that we need to look for are fit, function and feel. 1, Fit of the…
Read MoreNetball a players perspective
We thought it would be beneficial to get Laura Langman’s professional perspective on her transition from traditional runners to Netball shoes and how she found her experience to be beneficial. We hope this helps others best determine the footwear they choose for Netball. What did you initially notice in the transition from runners to…
Read MoreBeware of the Footwear Police!
Should you go barefoot or wear Jandals in summer? As summer approaches, a common question we hear is whether it’s okay to go barefoot or wear jandals during the warmer months. The short answer is yes—it’s perfectly fine to enjoy the summer sun and let your feet breathe. However, it’s essential to consider how this…
Read MoreWhy Footwear Is Important
The Importance of Proper Footwear: How to Choose the Right Shoes for Comfort and Health Footwear plays a critical role in keeping our feet comfortable, protected, and well-supported, as our feet are the foundation of our movement. Whether you’re standing, walking, or running, the right shoes can help you stay active longer and reduce the…
Read MoreHow To Stop Feet Aching At Work
Getting Achy feet and legs during a long shift and when you come home from work is often mistaken for a “normal” occurence. After all, it’s natural and almost inevitable that a long day on your feet will tire your legs and muscles out, causing them to ache, right? Actually – it’s not. Whether you’re…
Read MoreWhat is the best Netball Shoe?
The Asics net burner range of shoes go with netball like fish go with chips. Netburners have been around for 20 years now and having a sports specific shoe has been a real game changer for a lot of netballers. The transition from the running shoes (traditionally used) to a netball specific shoe wasn’t always…
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