Success in choosing footwear, like many aspects of life, involves balance. Balance in this case is between how the shoe fits, feels, functions and looks. The most important shoe you own is your everyday shoe that you wear when you are spending time on your feet. Special occasion shoes can be enjoyed with the ‘look’ aspect the primary consideration, as after all, those infrequent occasions often mean more time sitting than on our feet.

Why is the everyday shoe so important? We have surrounded ourselves with hard unyielding surfaces such as concrete paths and house slabs, tiled floors at home and in shopping centres. We were born as Nature intended with barefeet but too much time jarring our joints on hard surfaces was not in her grand plan. Quality shock absorbing insoles and outsoles help to compensate the negative effect of contemporary walking surfaces. Leather (with breathable lining of course!) is still the best upper material because it allows perspiration to evaporate and it conforms to our foot shape. Achieving foot support through firm or enclosed shoe uppers is necessary for some. This needs to be balanced against that individuals tolerance for heat related foot coverage in our sultry climate. If your podiatrist, chiropractor or other health professional recommends your alignment would be assisted by orthotics or heel lifts it can be challenging finding footwear that will accommodate them.

Just Comfort Shoes on 155 Brisbane Rd, Mooloolaba stock a variety of styles (yes, even sandals!) designed specially to fit orthotics or heel lifts. Shoes and sandals with premium quality shock absorption are also stocked. Call in anytime during our trading hours (Monday - Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 10.00 to 12.00pm) or make an appointment for other days or times. SPECIAL OFFER Wellness clients that mention this article will receive a Waproo Shu-Glo leather cleaner, conditioner and waterproofer (valued at $10.00) FREE with any pair purchased. Shoe polish helps protect the longevity of your footwear investment.