The word "orthopedic" appears on everything from £8 foam slides to £120 therapeutic footwear. This guide explains what genuine orthopedic design actually means, which brands deliver it, and whether you need it at all.
Heel pain on waking, inner ankle soreness, arch fatigue after standing — these are signs your footwear isn't supporting your arch. Here's what the symptoms mean and what to buy to address them.
Diabetes changes the risk profile of footwear in ways most people underestimate. This guide covers what clinical guidelines say diabetic home footwear needs — and which products from Orthofeet, Cosyfeet, and OOFOS actually deliver it.
OA and RA in the feet have different needs. This guide covers what each condition requires from a slipper — impact absorption for OA, swelling accommodation and seamless construction for RA — and which products deliver it.
Flat feet need genuine arch support, deep heel cups, and firm midsoles — not just a labelled contour. This guide covers Vionic, Birkenstock, OOFOS for home use, and Brooks, ASICS, Hoka for outdoor wear.
Bunions need wide toe boxes, seamless interiors, and soft uppers. This guide covers what to look for and which slippers — OOFOS, Orthofeet, Vionic, Afellicy — actually address the mechanical problem.
Wide feet and bunions need different things from a slipper. This guide explains what to look for in the footbed, toe box, and upper — and picks five options that get it right.
We wore 10 pairs of compression socks through 12-hour shifts, long travel days, and all-day standing. These 6 reduce swelling and fatigue without squeezing your feet to death.
We tried 8 store-bought foot soaks and 5 DIY recipes for tired, achy feet. Here’s what actually relieves fatigue — and what’s just fragrant water.
We tested 9 electric foot massagers specifically for plantar fasciitis relief. These 5 delivered real results — ranked by heel pain reduction, pressure settings, and build quality.