Expert Footwear Analysis at Joint Pain Clinics

Shoes Analysis

Footwear plays a crucial role in supporting your overall health. Your shoes act as the foundation for your entire body, absorbing impact and helping maintain proper alignment from the ground up. Since your feet carry your body weight every day, it’s essential they are supported correctly.

Good footwear should provide the right balance — strong enough to offer stability while walking or running, yet flexible enough to adapt to different movements and surfaces.

At Joint Pain Clinics, we offer comprehensive footwear assessments designed to help you choose the most suitable shoes for your needs. During your consultation, we will:

• Take a detailed history of your foot, leg, and movement concerns

• Review your previous footwear and identify patterns of wear

• Perform a gait analysis both in shoes and barefoot

• Carry out a biomechanical assessment

Based on these findings, our specialists will provide tailored shoe recommendations along with guidance on suitable retailers to ensure the best fit and support for your condition.

Footwear Tips from Our Specialists

• Shop for shoes later in the day when your feet are naturally more swollen

• Always have your feet measured for both length and width

• Fit your shoes to the larger foot and longest toe

• Choose footwear with proper fastening (laces, straps, or Velcro) for better support

• If a shoe feels uncomfortable, do not buy it — it is unlikely to improve with wear

• Ensure the sole bends at the toes but remains firm through the arch and heel

• Look for a strong heel counter to keep your foot stable

• Opt for breathable materials such as leather or natural fabrics

• Check the shoe’s flexibility — if it twists or folds too easily, it lacks support

• Be cautious with heel height — anything above 2.5 cm can increase the risk of falls

• Bring your custom orthotics when trying on new shoes

Orthotics & Ongoing Support

Proper footwear is an investment in your long-term health. At Joint Pain Clinics, we also provide expert guidance on orthotics to further support your feet and overall biomechanics.

Our clinicians offer both prefabricated and custom-made orthotics, along with clear advice on how they work and whether they are the right solution for you. Most importantly, we ensure that any recommendation is tailored specifically to your condition and lifestyle.