- Junio 27, 2024
What are Arch Supports?
Arch supports are typically insoles that are placed inside shoes to provide additional support for the arch of the foot. They help to distribute pressure evenly across the foot and provide relief for conditions such as plantar fasciitis, ball of foot pain, arch pain, heel pain, flat feet, and knee pain.
Arch supports can be made from a range of materials, including foam and gel, and can be tailored to specific foot conditions. They work
- Marzo 04, 2024
The connection between our foot health and our mental health is something that is often overlooked, but not to be underestimated! If you suffer with a foot condition such as foot pain, arthritis, arch pain, Plantar Fasciitis,
- Enero 16, 2024
Why Ignoring Foot Care Can Lead to Failure
Are you tired of setting new year goals and never quite reaching them? Frustrated by the constant cycle of starting strong, only to fizzle out halfway through? Well, we have a secret weapon that might just change everything for you: Proper Foot Care.
Yes, you read that right! Neglecting your feet is more detrimental to achieving your ambitions than you might think.
Lace up those shoes because in this blog, we're going to reveal why ignoring foot care could be the missing piece in crushing your goals, and how taking better care of your feet can propel you towards success like never before!
The Importance of Proper Foot Care for Achieving Goals
When it comes to achieving your goals, we often focus on things like motivation,
- Noviembre 30, 2023
Support your feet. Support the planet.
In our ongoing efforts to become more environmentally friendly, we are very proud to announce that we have teamed up with Greenspark, an amazing company dedicated to making a positive social and environmental impact.
That means for every item bought on our website, we will plant a tree through Greenspark. If you place an order for 5 pairs of insoles, we plant 5 trees in return!
Greenspark ensure that their projects provide work to local communities, helping to combat against poverty.
What does that mean for you?
- Agosto 24, 2023
Welcome to our blog post on how to correctly measure a child's feet! As parents, we know just how quickly little ones grow. One day their shoes fit perfectly, and the next they're too tight or too small. That's why it's crucial to ensure that your child is wearing the right size shoe at all times.
In this article, we will guide you through the process of measuring your child's feet accurately, help you understand different types of shoes suitable for growing feet, and provide insights on when it's time for a new pair. So, let's dive in and make sure those little piggies are happy and comfortable every step of the way!
Measuring your child's feet
Measuring your child's
- Mayo 26, 2023
Arch Support Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis
Are you suffering from Plantar Fasciitis, and wondering which Arch Supprot Shoes to wear?
Look no further than Green Steps ONE Arch Support Shoes. The perfect Arch Support Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis!
These shoes are specifically designed to provide arch support and cushioning for those with Plantar Fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. Green Steps ONE Arch Support Shoes feature a unique combination of materials and technologies, including a lightweight and breathable outer material, FootActive Biomechanical arch support footbed, and a shock-absorbing mid-sole that offers targeted support and maximum comfort. A powerful combination to ensure you and your feet stay comfortable and supported - all day long!
- Marzo 22, 2023
Me and My Sole-Mate!
We are very excited to announce a new monthly prize giveaway!
Are you looking for a way to win two new pairs of FootActive insoles? Well, here’s your chance!
Join the FootActive Instagram competition and you could be one of the lucky winners. All you have to do is take a picture of your FootActive product and post it on Instagram, tagging @footactiveuk. (You must also be following @footactiveuk on Instagram).
Each month, one lucky entrant will win two pairs of FootActive insoles!
What are you waiting for? Show us what you got and get snapping. Good luck!
Our Instagram account can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/footactiveuk/.
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- Marzo 03, 2023
Raynaud's condition affects around 10 million in the United Kingdom every year, with Raynaud's syndrome symptoms varying from mild to severe depending on the number of digits involved. It's a highly prevalent, yet largely misunderstood, phenomenon.
In this piece, we'll be discussing some of the realities and misconceptions around it.
What is Raynaud’s Phenomenon?
Raynaud's phenomenon is a vasospastic condition in which the blood vessels within the fingers and toes narrow after exposure to cold or stress. Approximately one in every twenty people will develop Raynaud's at some time throughout their lives, although only 5% will need treating.
The condition was named following Dr. Auguste Gabriel Maurice Raynaud (1834 - 1881), identifying it in 1862. "Everytime that she went out during
- Enero 10, 2023
Over 48,000 people tackled the Capital’s streets during the 2023 London Marathon.
Running in the iconic annual event is allocated via a ballot and for many of the thousands that take part in the marathon each year, it is their first time.
It’s a life bucket list event, one that ranks as one of the greatest achievements for first-time runners.
And so, with the 2024 instalment booked in for Sunday 21 April, we have created a 6 month London Marathon training plan for beginners. The training schedule is built to help anyone starting out on their road to preparing for one of the UK’s toughest endurance running events.
How long does it take for a beginner to train for
- Diciembre 20, 2022
As we approach the end of 2022, we’re delighted to share with you that two members of our team have taken their charity fundraising for Cancer Research UK past the £1,000 mark.
Over the last two years, Lynne Switzer (Warehouse Supervisor) and Laura-Jane Smith (Packaging Operative) have been raising funds by selling our excess and resalable warehouse stock at key times over the year.
And this year, we’re proud to say the pair of them - with the help of our community - have raised £499.50 over three sales!
Combining that with the £553.50 they raised in 2021, their first year of running the sales initiative, means they have raised a grand