Shop Online to Buy Shoes for Problem Feet

Online footwear retailers can send footwear direct to customers so that they can try on shoes in the comfort of their own homes. These shoe outlets will also have a returns policy with full refund or exchange of goods. Often they have a courier service, which means that if the goods need to be returned, there is no need to go to the post office - and stand in line for half an hour!

In some cases, shoes can be obtained free of VAT if a person has an ongoing chronic problem such as arthritis, diabetes, or multiple sclerosis. Some online retailers, such as  Cosyfeet   give details on their websites about claiming VAT exemption.

In the words of Michael Caine - "Not a lot of people know that!".

Many online shoe retailers, like  The Shoe Tailor  have detailed instructions, including charts and a video lesson, on how to measure feet and calves accurately.  Click on their tab: Our Guide to Healthy, Happy Feet for details about how to find your correct width and size..  

Incidentally, The Shoe Tailor has sizes which go up to 'Extra Super Wide EEEEE'.  HURRAY!

Online shoe retailers who cater for problem feet usually go out of their way to explain their sizes and fittings in great detail. Well, they want you to buy their shoes so they really put themselves out. Often they include illustrations of the structure of the shoes, the materials used and the advantages for specific foot problems.

These details can be studied at leisure, which is obviously a great advantage for the reluctant high street shopper.

Just because feet are a problem, it doesn't mean they can't be stylish.  And that goes for both sexes.  Some of us might be challenged in the walking department, but that doesn't mean we want to look frumpy.   Many of the specialist shoe retailers are trying hard to improve their design image.  And let's be honest - they could do with it!

However, sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and put that pair of gorgeous, slimline, elegant pumps aside and go for comfort.  Comfort is the watchword here.  In the meantime, those shoe manufacturers should definitely up their game and give us style and comfort.

It's definitely getting better though.  Whilst none of these retailers will be recommending six inch glam stiletto heels for women with severe foot problems, or studded, heeled cowboy boots for the men, stylish low heels can be found along with clever seaming, quality leather and smart colour combinations.

There is admittedly room for improvement in this area of the market, but more attractive styles are definitely becoming more available. Both men’s and women’s sections will often have a selection of attractive suede and leather boots for autumn and winter.

And don't forget Ugg boots which are so comfortable, whatever your age group.

It is often possible to open an account with online shoe retailers. This means that you can pay for goods monthly, spreading the cost of your shoe purchases.

Some retailers may send shoes on approval so that you will only pay for your shoes if you want to keep them.

If shopping for shoes on the high street is a nightmare, consider the advantages of shopping online.

Make a cup of tea, put those problem feet up,  relax and shop at leisure.

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The information contained in this article is for educational purposes only and should not be used for diagnosis or to guide treatment without the opinion of a health professional. Any reader who is concerned about his or her health should contact a doctor for advice.