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If you have questions about your children's feet, footwear, foot health or development you may find the answer here on the blog, if not, please get in touch, we will be delighted to help and you may inspire the next post!
The A Bit About... series are guest blogs written by the amazing founders of some of the wonderful local and small businesses we have met, sharing a little of the passion that got them started. Small businesses are such a valuable part of our local community, we really hope we can introduce some new, and very useful, ones to you here.
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Nagging Heel Pain? Your Summer Shoes Might be to Blame
Have you been experiencing heel pain? Particularly first thing in the morning?
You're not alone.. this time of year, we hear about a lot of people struggling with sore feet and the most common culprit is plantar fasciitis.
It’s a painful, frustrating condition that tends to flare up when we swap structured, supportive shoes or boots for lighter, flimsier summer options, like flip flops and slides.
Sam Chetwood
Jul 22, 2025
Cushioned soles feel comfortable, but are they good for your feet?
We all want our shoes to be comfortable and for many this will mean footwear with lots of cushioning, but how does this impact your feet?
Sam Chetwood
Feb 25, 2025
Active fun for little feet
Like the rest of our bodies, our feet will be stronger, fitter and healthier with regular exercise. I'm not talking about just taking them for a walk or a run, but more intentional, targeted exercises to improve the strength and mobility of the muscles in our feet. Developing a strong, stable foundation for our bodies has the potential to improve our posture and overall physical health. If we establish these habits early with our children, we can help them understand how good
Sam Chetwood
Nov 21, 2023
Shoe Shape Matters
Do you think about the shape of shoes when buying a new pair, for you or your little one? Or do you think they’re all just shoe-shaped? I admit I didn’t used to give it much thought either, just accepted this was the way shoes were shaped. Now I know differently. Footwear design has been fashion led, not foot led, for far too long, and our feet have suffered because of it. We started out barefoot (still do!), then discovered feet could be protected from the cold and rough sur
Sam Chetwood
Oct 27, 2023
Do you worry your child has flat feet?
Parents often ask about the lack of arches on their children’s feet, worrying they may have flat feet, but if your little one is not yet at school it really shouldn’t be a cause for concern. For most children, arches become visible between the ages of 3 to 6 years old. At birth, babies’ feet are covered in a layer of fat to protect their developing bones. The fatty pads underneath the inner arch are covered in sensory receptors, increasing the surface area of the foot in cont
Sam Chetwood
Sep 22, 2023
Developing fit & healthy feet
How the foot develops and functions... from gorgeous chubby little baby feet to fit and healthy adult feet
Sam Chetwood
Mar 31, 2023
Bunions
They don’t look good and can be painful and debilitating. So what exactly are they? How do they develop? And what can be done to prevent and treat them? The medical term for a bunion is Hallax Valgus, with hallax referring to the big toe. A bunion forms when the big toe joint becomes misaligned, the big toe starts to move inwards towards the other toes, creating a bony protrusion where the joint sticks out. Once a bunion forms it can get progressively worse as ligaments weake
Sam Chetwood
Jan 25, 2023
Winter feet: Out of sight, not out of mind
Brrr, it’s proper cold now! We’re covered up from head to toe, in many, many layers, so this is a reminder not to forget about your feet hidden away down there. Whether big or small, here’s a few tips about how to keep feet healthy through the winter months. Have you ever heard that if your feet get cold, the rest of your body is likely to follow? It’s something I often heard my mum say, so could easily have no basis in fact, but there is science to back this one up! Our bodi
Sam Chetwood
Dec 16, 2022
Splashing in muddy puddles
Well, the heavens have opened this week and there’s been lots of dodging puddles on the path! Or perhaps not, if you’re wearing...
Sam Chetwood
Nov 2, 2022
Healthy, happy summer feet
I'm sure we're all delighted the sun has finally appeared and temperatures are rising... feet might be starting to feel a bit hot,...
Sam Chetwood
Jun 9, 2021
To buy online or not to buy online
How much more have you shopped online over the last year? A little, a lot, are you now doing all of your shopping online? And will you...
Sam Chetwood
Feb 6, 2021
Are trainers good for your feet?
Do you run, play in a team, do a fitness class? Don't stop reading if not! I’m not here to encourage you to do more exercise. But if you...
Sam Chetwood
Nov 17, 2020
A lifetime of healthy feet starts in childhood
Nothing compares to the moment you first hold your baby in your arms, the door to parenthood has swung wide open and the great unknown stret
Sam Chetwood
May 20, 2019
When to measure?
"How long will these shoes last?" ... how I wish I had the answer! It is the most natural question to ask at a fitting but the truth is every child is different and there is no predicting how and when their feet will grow. Some children's growth is slow and steady, while others don't grow for some time and then have a massive growth spurt. Over time you may detect a pattern to your child's growth, however, there is never any harm in having the fit of their shoes checked. All
Sam Chetwood
Apr 28, 2018
First steps ...
First steps, first shoes Those tentative, faltering first steps ... magical moments to be treasured forever! Thoughts naturally turn to protecting their precious little feet, however, there is no rush to put them in shoes. Walking barefoot or in a pair of non-slip socks will allow your little one to learn about balance and establish their natural walking pattern and body position. The sole of the foot has more nerve-endings per sqcm than anywhere else on the body. This sens
#theshoelady
Mar 29, 2018
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