The NHS does not prescribe footwear for odd sized feet unless there is a medical reason for such a prescription. If you arebuying two pairs of different sizes, some shops give a discount off the second pair. Ask the manager if this is possible

Elevation of your legs with the use of your mattress or bed base in a way that makes your feet at a slightly higher level.Some athletes also use sleeves on their limbs to increase oxygen-rich blood flow to their muscles and prevent the risk of cramps and tissue injury. If you have a specific significant problem related to your feet which changes your gait (the way that you walk), it is important that you seek professional assessment, as it may be helped by an orthotic shoe or insole. These change and/or stabilise your foot positioning and can thereby improve your gait. There is a range of equipment available to assist with a variety of dressing tasks. We recommend that you seek advice from an occupational therapist before buying equipment, or try them out at your local Equipment Demonstration or Independent Living Centre.

Sole - this should provide cushioning and protection for comfortable walking and enough grip to prevent slippingMagnesium deficiency is also sometimes associated with swollen feet. You can add up to 400 mg of magnesium to your daily diet to cater to this deficiency. Its best to eat magnesium-rich fruits, vegetables, and nuts, but you can also have magnesium supplements after consulting your doctor. When buying shoes, particular care should be taken with fitting. You may be particularly vulnerable to skin damage so your shoes need to give you good support, be well-fitting and have a smooth lining. They should not be bought when your feet are at their most swollen. You may optto have morning and evening shoes, which should be bought at the appropriate times. If you are unsure, it may be a good idea to be fitted by someone who has had appropriate training, through an organisation such as The Society of Shoefitters.

Wear well-fitted and suitable footwear. Avoid wearing shoes that are too small for you. They might cause pain and place undue pressure on your ankle swelling. Opt for functional loafers over the killer heel and your feet will thank you.Choosing the right shoes is important: they provide your feet with support and stability and protect your feet from the environment. Choosing the wrong type or size of shoe can be damaging to your feet, or can make existing foot problems worse. If you have swollen feet, you may require special footwear with extra depth and possibly width. Look for footwear that has a heel with a broad base, an adjustable fastening such as laces or hook and loop Velcro, a supportive upper and slip resistant sole. Avoid higher heels and loose slippers. Surgical/orthopaedic firms produce ready made shoes with extra depth which have a variety of insoles to cope with the fluctuations of swelling. It can be due to a variety of reasons – injury, illness, diet, age, the weather or simply standing on your feet for long periods of time. Regardless of the reason, swelling in the feet and ankles can be not only unsightly but also painful.

Footwear designed for use over dressings and plaster-casts may provide a cheap solution to the problem of what to wear indoors. People with poor grip or shoulder function may find pulling the tights up over the hip difficult. Pulling up with hands crossed over the body reduces the amount of shoulder movement required. A temporary but effective way to overcome puffed up feet is to elevate the lower part of your body above the heart rate. You can do this by lying down and raising your legs for a while. This will allow the fluids accumulated in your feet to return towards the core of your body. Since your legs will be at a higher level, your heart will have to work against gravity to pump blood towards them. This will restrict fluid movement towards your feet. Exercise Take a walk. Moving your body can help the fluids in your swollen feet to get moving too. So make sure to exercise regularly – even just by brisk walking. Certain styles of shoe are more suitable for adaptation than others. Ask your orthotist what qualities are required, so that you can explain to the shoe shop exactly what you need from the shoes. Adaptations cannot be made to trainers with air cells, footwear with hollow or moulded sole units, footwear with soles that extend up the sides of the upper and footwear with soles other than leather stitched to the upper (Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, 2016).Similarly, potassium deficiency can cause high blood pressure and fluid retention. Small Changes in Your Lifestyle: If you are someone who gets sweaty feet, try footwear made of natural fabrics, or those that allow your feet to breathe For a child or adult who has feet which vary greatly in length, perhaps one foot is child-size and the other adult, made-to-measure bespoke footwear may be the only answer. Several factors can contribute to swollen ankles, including trauma, edema, varicose veins, hypertension, prolonged sitting or standing, blood circulatory issue, and pregnancy. Most of the patients suffer from swollen ankles at the same time when their feet are swollen. Take short breaks from long sitting or standing day jobs and try to stretch and flex your limbs. If you can allocate a day in a week – you may try doing yoga.