Swollen feet occur when excess fluids build up in the tissues of the body, and then work their way down to the lower legs and feet under gravity.

There are a number of factors which can lead to swollen feet. Slight swelling can be a reaction to the time of day or year, as it is a more common condition both in the evenings and in the summer. It could also occur as a result of standing or walking for long periods of time, or even following an accident.

There are a number of treatments for swollen feet that can help the swelling to go down. These include:

• Wearing support socks . These come in a range of different types and can help to reduce the swelling.
• Eating less salt . Salt contributes to fluid retention, so it's best to try to avoid too much of this.
• Drinking lots of water .
• Exercising . This helps to improve circulation, as the movement of the calf muscles encourages blood to return to the heart and minimises the retention of the water in the feet.
• Not standing or sitting still for too long .
• Lying on your back with your feet raised above you . This helps to reverse the effect of gravity on the fluid. This should be done a few times a day for at least 10 minutes at a time.

Another important factor to be taken into account is wearing appropriate footwear. It can often be difficult to find shoes that are able to accommodate swollen feet, but our extra-wide shoes manage to do this, as well as being comfortable for your feet and stylish at the same time. All of our shoes are fully adjustable to maximise comfort and reduce the skin damage that is a common result of swollen feet.

If you have swollen feet, you will need shoes that have good support, a smooth lining and fit your feet well. Slip-on shoes are a bad idea, as these reduce movement in the ankle and calf, which will have a direct result on the amount of blood flow to the heart, thereby increasing water retention in the lower legs.

Our shoes also come with supportive uppers, a heel with a broad base, extra depth and width to accommodate you feet and straps to exert an even pressure across the feet. We also recommend that you have at least two pairs of shoes in order to accommodate changes that occur to your feet during the day.