Are you bothered by pain from flat feet?

Pain from flat feet explained
Although flat feet don’t sound like they’d be painful, people with flat feet can suffer from foot pain. Worse, flat feet can cause foot and leg pain too including knee pain, shin splints, achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis. Sometimes only one foot is flat.

Causes of flat feet
Some people are born with or genetically predisposed to flat feet. Others develop flat feet over time as a result of shoes, obesity or other problems like a tight Achilles tendon.

Relief from flat feet
To relieve pain from flat feet, you need arch support. Seek out shoes for flat feet, or orthotics for flat feet. The best shoes for flat feet will have a decent arch support.

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Old Friend Footwear customers claim relief from foot pain
"Since I had my children my feet have widened and the arch lowered causing tension and tiredness in my feet and legs. My insoles really help revive and keep me going longer."

"I have been wearing your (massage) sandals now for four years. I feel it my duty to sing their praise. Walking became very painful for me in later years (60+) as I always had very flat feet. All sorts of arch supports did not alleviate my discomfort. Once getting used to your sandals I never looked back at those days. Whenever time permits, I go for my morning walk and do not have to rest I also wear the insoles. I am very grateful."

See other common foot pain complaints:

• Arch pain
• Heel spurs
• Plantar fasciitis