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Healthy footwear

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Reed Medical become the newest member of The Healthy Footwear Guide our footwear has been recognised as the footwear that will offer you a healthy and comfortable fit.

All our shoes have been recoqnised by the Healthy Foot Group.

To qualify as “healthy footwear” a shoe must meet all of these conditions:

  • -  Toe box allows normal foot function for the individual
  • -  Adequate width and depth achievable for wearer’s foot function
  • -  Sole does not interfere with normal foot function
  • -  Softness and flexibility of upper and lining surfaces of shoe
  • -  Stable heel of approximately 25mm height
  • -  In-shoe climate which promotes a healthy environment within the shoe
  • -  Shoe provides reasonable cosseting of vulnerable areas of the foot
  • -  Shoe retains its fitness for purpose for a reasonable period of time
  • -  Shoe must not noticeably slip on the foot
  • -  Availability of product advice and support
  • -  Outsole grip meets industry standards

Your feet are unique to you and footwear bearing the HFG mark will provide you with good comfort and wear qualities. 

Users of the HFG guidelines are encouraged a good standard of quality and fit. For full details, please visit www.healthy-footwear-guide.com

19th January 2012, 13:24


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