Footworks Orthotics

  have a very close working relationship with EASY RUNNER, and UPANDRUNNING.  Both shops are highly respected by Bristol’s runners because they offer a truly independent unbiased opinion and will work with you to ensure you purchase the most appropriate product and not the most expensive shoes.

Combined footwear fitting and dynamic gait assessment using video recording and force plate analysis is available on request. A great variety of running and training footwear is available in a wide variety of stabilities.

What to look for in new sports shoes:

• A well shaped heel that feels snug and secure and does not lift out when on tiptoe
• Sides high enough to give support but not to restrict movement

• A firm but springy sole

• Good ventilation to minimise fungal infections
• Really bright colour to dazzle your opponents

• Nice and roomy across the joints of the ‘knuckle’ of your foot

• Your big toe should never contact the end of your shoe even when walking down a steep slope.
• Laces should not be overtightened as this can restrict natural foot motion and blood supply.
• Orthotic insoles take up some of the space in your shoes so you may need to increase by 1/2 a size to fit them in.
• Shoes normally last at least 6 months depending on your activity, but if you run marathons every week, get some sponsorship as life could get quite expensive.