1. 3 BASIC TESTS FOR A GOOD PAIR OF SHOES: [1] HEEL TEST “high heel” effect ankle injuries reason: rear foot stability Protects against:

2. BENDING TEST [2] reason: 3 ‘S’ strength stability support ‘Noodle’ shoes

3. TWISTING TEST [3] If you can twist your shoe like this, you are not getting the stability & arch support you need.

4. General Tips on Buying shoes Well-cushioned shoes, preferably with laces, buckle, velcro. Leather or nylon mesh uppers (breathable). At least 1 to 1 1/2 thumb widths, allowance from the longest toe (1 st or 2 nd toe). Heel sitting snugly in shoe. Adequate width fitting. Different shoes for different occasion and Different sports. To check the footwear fitting at least twice a a year for youth and annually for grown- ups.