Fit & Proper: Importance of choosing the right footwear

Incorrect or ill-fitting footwear is a recipe to many foot ailments, which catapult into bigger problems if not rectified at the correct stage

When walking down a short aisle, climbing a small flight of stairs, or going for casual stroll becomes a dreadful walking experience, it is time to have a closer look at your foot health. While a lot of foot problems may have more complex reasons, some could be simply due to incorrect footwear. Footwear which is too small or too big, too tight or too flimsy, too hard or too soft, too narrow or too wide and not in congruence to your foot shape, length, and arch, will be categorised as incorrect footwear. Such incorrect or ill-fitting footwear is a