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your guide to healthy happy feet
share our passion
for comfortable shoes
At Hotter we are passionate about creating the world’s most
comfortable shoes, but the secret comfort features we build into every
pair will only work if your shoes fit correctly and work properly with your
feet. Our Happy Feet Guide is designed to provide a wealth of
information about looking after these miracles of biological engineering
as well as giving you the advice you need to purchase the right pair of
shoes so you can walk, wander, stroll or saunter in the utmost comfort.
At Hotter we consider ourselves shoe experts - we know our shoes
inside out. We know that for them to work to their optimum, and put a
smile on your face, it’s vital that they support and cradle your foot, give
space for your toes to stretch, that we use the best quality leathers and
that we include soft and supportive cushioning. Each year we make
1.3 million pairs of Hotter shoes in our UK factory and we put the utmost
care and attention into every single one.
Crafted to cradle and support the foot, designed in the UK to the highest
quality standards, Hotter Comfort Concept shoes really can deliver
happy feet. I hope you enjoy reading our guide and find lots of help,
hints and ideas about how to make your feet happy every day!
Best wishes
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the secret of features and benefits
Hotter Comfort of Hotter Shoes
Comfort can mean anything to anyone – a roaring fire on a winter’s evening; a
big hug from your loved one or wrapping your hands around a mug of hot tea!
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At Hotter we believe nothing can be more Padding around the ankles and tongues of our A
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comforting than the feeling of being barefoot and footwear means our shoes hug your feet – it’s a
walking on air and nothing beats the feeling of gentle yet secure feeling. And you can rest
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putting on your first pair of Hotter shoes. assured that we only use the finest quality G
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leathers and nubucks in our footwear, natural
Because comfort is so important, every aspect of products with natural linings so your feet will stay D C
a Hotter shoe is given individual attention to fresh all day long.
guarantee the ultimate, lightweight comfort feel.
Some elements you’ll see straight away – Insoles are removable in most shoes and even on
beautiful soft leathers, padded heels – but we some of our sandals – a huge bonus if you need
keep some discretely hidden away, so the only to insert an orthotic or simply if you want to take Feature Benefit
way to tell is when you slip the shoe onto your them out to air your shoes each night. Our shoes
foot … and we know that’s the moment you’ll are made in our UK factory on British lasts for A Soft Leather Upper Doesn’t rub tender joints
break into a smile! Imagine… cut through the sole British feet and we build a contoured footbed into Allows foot to breathe
of most Hotter shoes and you’ll find millions of air every pair – which is designed to mould to the B Smooth internal seams Prevents rubbing on skin
bubbles, each one designed to contract and shape of your foot, giving a lifetime of C Cushioning polyurethane sole Shock absorbing and supportive
cushion your foot as you walk, and all combined additional underfoot support. Lightweight
to make our shoes the lightest you’ll ever find. You Hard wearing
are literally walking on air! We offer shoes in half sizes and extra width
D Contoured footbed Contoured sole to support foot and enhance comfort
fittings, so we can help you get the perfect
E Extra toe depth Allows toes to move normally and prevents rubbing
We discretely hide some of the depth in our shoes fit every time and you’ll find lace-ups, slip-ons
F Generous fitting Comfortable fit all day
so, just like Dr Who’s TARDIS, they are bigger on shoes with buckles and touch-close fastenings
the inside than they appear on the outside! This in our Hotter collection. Plenty room to keep feet comfortable
clever design means that your shoes still have G Removable insoles Cushioned protection for extra comfort
sleek, stylish good looks, but they have enough And finally, we promise that every time you return Antibacterial and hygienic
space for your toes to wiggle and stretch. to Hotter, you’ll find something new, exciting and Allows easy insertion of orthoses
incredibly comfortable to fall in love with. H Padded tongue and collar Allows comfortable adjustment for a perfect fit
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which shoes
to choose There are numerous health conditions which
your symptoms. The following suggestions
affect the feet, and it’s important that you wear the right style of shoe depending on
should act as a guideline as each case will be different.
Diabetes Painful Heels
Approximately 1.8 million people in the UK have diabetes, Footwear features to consider. If you suffer from sharp pain in your heel, you could be
and a further one million have the condition but are Choose shoes that have plenty of suffering from a common condition called plantar fasciitis.
unaware that they do. People with diabetes are unable to internal space and a soft upper to prevent The plantar fascia is a band of tough, fibrous tissue that runs
regulate the levels of glucose in their blood. Diabetes may pressure on the toes and joints. A lace or underneath your foot, connecting the heel bone with the
be controlled by diet, medication or daily injections of fastening will hold the foot securely and base of each toe. This important structure helps to support Footwear features to consider.
insulin. Good control of diabetes is vital to prevent long prevent excess movement. A sole that the arch of the foot and tightens during walking to help lift Choose shoes with a cushioning
term complications. provides good shock absorption is ideal. the heel off the ground. Pain in the plantar fascia has a sole that will support the foot and rest
Smooth internal seams are essential. number of causes. the painful area.
The feet may be affected in two ways - the circulation of
blood to the feet may be reduced, impairing healing and You may have recently taken up a new activity or sport. The
increasing the chances of infection, and the nerves that give Hotter styles to consider condition is particularly common if you are overweight, or Hotter styles to consider
sensation may be damaged. The feet may be numb, and have tight calf muscles, meaning that more strain is placed
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changes may occur to their structure, such as an increase in on the plantar fascia. Finally, people who stand for long
arch height or clawing of the toes. The choice of shoes is periods, or have very low or very high arched feet may be at
very important, as potential problems may be avoided by increased risk of developing this problem.
wearing the right type.
Plantar fasciitis occurs when excessive strain is placed on
the tissue, causing pain and inflammation. The strain tends
to occur over a number of weeks and months, and is rarely
u re ple ntyoe,
attributed to a sudden accident or injury. The most common
h oe s fe at site is the front part of the heel, but this stabbing pain can
Hotte r s th rou ghout th e sh ble Festival occur at any point of the plantar fascia. The pain is at its Major
of depth ny h ave a re mova wide worst first thing in the morning, but often occurs during the
a n d ma i n sole. T h e re’s a th at day, especially after periods of sitting or standing.
cu shion edf attra ctive style s ni n gs The good news is that there are a number of things you can
ra n ge o dju sta ble fa ste s do to treat the condition yourself. It’s important to rest the
feat u re a a s la ce s or stra p affected area to prevent further damage and using an ice
su ch pack for a maximum of 15 minutes, 3-4 times per day will
reduce the pain and inflammation.
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which shoes
to choose Footwear features to consider. Footwear features to consider.
Choose shoes that fit correctly. If Choose shoes that have sufficient
Corns and Callus a shoe is too tight, it can press on width to prevent pressure on the joint
The skin on the soles of our feet is thicker than any other joints and create pressure points. - if a shoe rubs the bunion it can
part of our body. This helps to protect the bones and joints Equally, a very loose fitting shoe can create a sac of fluid over the area
of the foot and allows us to walk comfortably. However, if slip up and down on the foot, rubbing called a bursa which can become
excessive pressure or friction is placed on the skin, it may on the skin. If your shoes have laces painful and inflamed. If the second toe
thicken to protect itself, this is known as a callus. If a callus or straps, check that these have been has become damaged, extra depth in
becomes very thick, it can irritate the tissues around it, fastened correctly, as this may be the the shoe may be needed to prevent
causing pain and inflammation. cause of the problem. Look for shoes rubbing on the top of the toe. A soft
that have cushioned soles - these leather upper will readily adapt to the
Corns tend to form over areas of provide extra protection and comfort shape of the foot, preventing pressure
very high pressure such as the for the feet. on sensitive areas of the foot.
tops of the toes or on the ball
of the foot. The most common Hotter styles to consider Hotter styles to consider
type is called a hard corn, Sunrise Stream
which is an area of
compressed skin, often
within a larger callus. Other
types include soft corns,
which form between the toes
- these have a whitish Bunions
appearance due to the In the normal skeleton, the big toe is lined up with a long
increased moisture in that area. bone in the main part of the foot called the metatarsal. The
To treat calluses, apply a good problem begins when this metatarsal bone starts to drift
quality moisturising cream to the away from the rest of the foot. This may be caused by poor
feet daily and use a foot file or foot function, for example if the foot rolls in excessively
pumice stone once or twice a (pronation). As the tendons which control the movement of
week. Corns are very difficult to the big toe no longer work correctly, this causes the big toe
treat yourself, so its best to seek to be pulled towards the second toe. If a bunion becomes
advice of a podiatrist. painful, it’s best to seek advice from a registered podiatrist
who can provide specialist insoles (orthoses) and
Easy protective devices to relieve pressure and pain. In some
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cases, surgery may be necessary to correct the bunion.
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Footwear features to consider.
For orthoses to work effectively, it’s
essential that the shoes in which they
orthoses attra ctive sty a wide ra n ge of
a dju sta ble fa le s th at feat u re
are worn have the following features:
Extra depth at the toe and the heel to
ste nin
la ce s or stra pgs su ch a s
allow the foot to fit comfortably into the
Many of us now wear orthoses as a treatment shoe. Shoes with a removable insole have
s. increased depth, and so are preferred by
for our foot conditions, but what are they and
podiatrists when fitting orthoses.
how do they work?
An adjustable fastening to hold the foot
securely in the shoe. Slip-on shoes are
If you have ever experienced aches, pains or twinges in your feet less suitable, as they may press on the
and legs during walking or exercise, this may well be due to the top of the foot with the orthoses in place.
way you are walking. Biomechanics refers to the complex series A low heel height of no more that
of movements that make up walking and any anomalies in this 4 centimetres (13⁄4 inches).
process can lead to pain - not only in the feet, but elsewhere in
the body such as knee and lower back.
Podiatrists can examine your walking characteristics to identify Hotter styles to consider
these biomechanical problems, and check to see if the joints and
muscles in your feet and legs are functioning normally. They can Tone
then prescribe a course of treatment to help resolve your
condition that will commonly include corrective devices called
orthoses. Orthoses are designed to alter the way your feet and
legs work, restoring more normal function and relieving stress on
the painful areas. They can be manufactured from a number of
different materials, ranging from soft foams to rigid plastics, and
are normally designed to fit
slightly behind the balls of
the feet - although some
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the quest for in the know
perfect feet meet our
Your feet are probably the last thing you consider when thinking
expert panel
of how to optimise your health, yet simply taking the strain off
your feet can really give your whole mind and body a boost. Foot health advice and tips
from leading UK specialists A n it a Willi a m s
Podiatry Lect
urer
To keep your feet in tip-top condition, why
not follow Hotter’s step-by-step guide: Podiatry Lecturer, Anita Williams
Wash your feet daily using warm soapy discusses ‘How does rheumatoid
water, 3-4 minutes is long enough to arthritis affect foot health?’ and
soften nails and hard skin without answers your questions.
removing the skin’s natural oils.
Dry your feet thoroughly using a
soft towel - pay particular attention
between your toes.
Trim your nails straight across
using toe clippers or scissors.
Clean the nails, taking care not to
damage the softened skin.
Use a pumice stone, foot file or
rough skin removing cream to get
ha rt
Alis on WisPodiatrist
rid of hard, rough or calloused skin.
To prevent feet becoming cracked and
dry, massage feet with a moisturising Podiatrist, Alison Wishart talks about
how ‘Our feet are a marvel of
cream. Why not massage calf muscles at
the same time to maximise this relaxing biological engineering’ and gives her Gillia n Jo rd en
top tips on looking after your feet. Physiotherapist
experience.
Spray feet with a refreshing spray.
Try a light sprinkling of foot powder Physiotherapist, Gillian Jorden chats
to maximise that feeling of freshness about how ‘Happy feet are effective
and dryness. feet’ and gives her recommendations
for fitness and flexibility.
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our feet are a marvel rheumatoid arthritis
of biological engineering! and foot health?
Alison Wishart Anita Willia ms, An ideal shoe for manag
foot problems should ha
ing these
Podiatrist, Dean of the Faculty of Management, Podiatry Lecturer, ve:
Society of Chiropodists & Podiatrists University of Salford A broad and stable heel with
a height which doesn’t
put pressure on the ankle
joint or the forefoot.
Foot pain is not normal, but our feet do more work Shoes are best if they have a lace or strap over the Rheumatoid arthritis is a common severe A shock absorbing sole to
reduce the pressure
on the forefoot in particular.
than most other parts of the body so it’s not instep rather than slip on. This holds the foot firm in inflammatory disorder and for many it is chronic
surprising things sometimes go wrong. Some the shoe, (a bit like a seat belt in a car) and stops it and progressive, resulting in reduced activity and Uppers that are soft enough
to be ‘forgiving’ on the
problems with feet are inherited; some develop sliding forward with every step. limited mobility. The most common problems in joints and tissues but not
so soft that they collapse.
through illness, some through the pressure of the foot are toe clawing, bunions and pain under Width and depth to accom
modate the forefoot
ill-fitting shoes or poorly aligned bones. Our feet As we get older we lose some of the natural the forefoot. Some people with rheumatoid but a snug fit around the
heel to prevent pressure
mirror our general health and pain or persistent padding on the bottom of our feet, some diseases arthritis have problems with circulation to the on the foot.
soreness are warning signs which should not be can also cause this to happen, so everyday feet and are also more susceptible to fungal Linings which are breathable
and ‘wick’ moisture
ignored. Problems in the foot can be the cause of shoes should have a cushioning sole, which infections of the skin and nails. Appropriate away from the skin so tha
t the skin is more
resistant to fungal infections.
back, hip or knee pain and vice versa. Certain acts as a shock absorber. footwear for comfort, mobility and stability is
ailments such as diabetes, neurological and part of the management of the foot problems Fastenings (either lace, stra
p or touch fastening)
top a dvice
vascular disorders, kidney and heart disease and associated with rheumatoid arthritis. to hold the foot in the bac
k of the shoe to prevent
slippage and damage to the
rheumatoid and osteoarthritis can show early skin.
warning signs as symptoms in the feet. Easy access, meaning that
for the upper of the shoe
et regularly. Look
Anita
has to be able to ‘open up’
Inspect your fe
To keep our feet healthy and functioning well, it changes in colo
ur and tempe ra tu re of
answers your to slip into without squeez
sufficiently for the foot
ing the joints of the foot.
is important to wear the right footwear. High your feet and na
ils.
a lace, bar or st
rap
questions
heels can be very damaging, causing blisters, Buy shoes with
adjustable. Q. What is the best heel height?
corns, calluses and also potentially serious foot, across which is A. A heel over 4cm will put a lot of pressure on the forefoot and
ng sole.
with a cushioni
knee and back pain. Wearing them should be Look for shoes lead to pain and discomfort. However, for some people a
ery day.
same shoes ev
limited to short periods of time when not much completely flat shoe is not helpful, particularly if you are used to a
Don’t wear the higher heel as this may cause problems in the tendons of the leg.
walking is being done. Shoes must be well feet up for 20
Sitting with your
fitting. When buying shoes try on several long day helps Q. What is suitable footwear to wear around the house?
minutes after a A. If you are active around the house it is better for your joints
different styles and sizes. Feet can expand by as
much as half a size during the day, so shop for circulation. ng in
and foot health to wear a lightweight shoe or a pair of shoes
feet daily, avoidi reserved for indoor use.
shoes in the afternoon or early evening to make Moisturise your
es.
sure they fit when feet are at their largest. between the to Sugar
Contemporary casual with adjustable comfort
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happy feet are build up to a
effective feet healthier lifestyle
Gillian Jordan top a dvice Even if it’s raining outside,
BA MSc MCSP DIPTP Chartered Think first of all of
your posture and there are still ways to improve
Physiotherapist, Formerly Principal stand taller and str
aighter, let your your strength and flexibility.
Lecturer, University of Greenwich arms swing and fee
l yourself
breathing more de Terra See if you can stand straighter and taller;
eply.
If your feet are comfortable in well-fitting shoes Each time you go M ake a splash in colourful waterproof breathe gently in and out, let your shoulders
out for a walk, se
e
s
then you can use them for the purposes for if you can go just relax and make the back of your neck long so
a little bit further.
you can get to th If
which they were made – standing, walking, e end of the road that the top of your head reaches up towards
walking to the fir , try
climbing stairs and even running! st lamp post arou the ceiling.
the corner, then th nd
e second and so
on – don’t forget
Movement and activity are essential for general you’ve got to get Raise your arms above your head and feel the
back though!
health and well-being - after all, our joints and stretch all along your spine. Then gently turn
muscles were made for movement and if they Check that you ta your trunk first to the right and then to the left
ke even sized
are not moved regularly they are likely to steps perhaps by - this will help to help keep your spine mobile.
counting -
one, two, one, tw
become stiff and the muscles weak. o.
Walking is a simple but effective activity and Walking a little fas Whilst seated, straighten each knee in turn,
ter is a good way
if you can get up to 10,000 steps a day, you’ll of improving fitne keeping the back of your thigh firmly on the
ss, but be sure to
be well on your way to a healthier lifestyle. stop if you feel di chair cushion. Build up the number of
scomfort or pain
your calves - if th in
What’s more, there are ways in which you is happens regular repetitions you can do so that you can manage
speak to your GP ly,
can make your walk even more effective. . 20 or more.
For a stronger exercise, raise your leg and keep
Active feet are muscles - men as well as women benefit from this.
Keep them in as you walk – but remember to
it straight, then try bending your ankles
towards you and away from you and then
healthy feet! breathe normally as you do it. You will find that you
aren’t able to keep them contracted for very long
so tighten them again at every third lamppost. This
circling them - again gradually increase the
number of times you can do this.
During your walk you can work to maintain and will also encourage you to stretch up tall, bringing
improve your core stability. As you breathe out your back and shoulder muscles into action. As
gently pull your lower tummy muscles in towards you improve you will find you can hold on for Mist
your tummy button and lift your pelvic floor longer and with more ease. Climate control with complete comfort
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Measuring your foot width
buying Hotter women’s shoes come in two width fittings – to work out which will give you the best fit,
place a soft tape measure around the widest part of your foot (see diagram) then check the tables
below to find out if you need our standard or extra wide fit. Don’t forget that all our extra wide fit
shoes options are clearly labelled in our catalogue.
As well as looking after your feet, Shoe Size Measured around the widest
part of the foot in millimetres
your choice of shoes is vital to
Width Standard fit Extra wide fit
the health of your feet.
3 212 - 221 222 - 230
Correctly matching the shoe’s size and width to 4 218 - 227 228 - 236 Widest
part of
the shape of your foot is essential. It is also 4.5 221 - 230 231 - 239
foot
important that the heel, sole and upper, 5 224 - 233 234 - 242
conform to the way your foot moves as you walk 5.5 227 - 236 237 - 245
and that the shoe fastening holds your foot 6 230 - 239 240 - 248
firmly in place. The shoe should allow your foot
6.5 233 - 242 243 - 251
to move naturally, enabling the series of
7 236 - 245 246 - 254
complex movements that make up walking to Brady
take place. This will ensure that you can walk all 7.5 239 - 248 249 - 257
day in complete comfort, without tired aching 8 242 - 251 252 - 260
feet as you go to bed. 9 248 - 257 258 - 266
If you are purchasing Hotter shoes through mail
order, then you can, of course, try your shoes on
in the comfort of your own home.
top a dvice ng new shoes
All Hotter’s men’s shoes are manufactured on generous fitting lasts to exacting quality standards
and should accommodate the majority of men’s foot widths. With features such as deep toe
When purchasi
ese tips. boxes, removable insoles and soft leather uppers they are engineered to give the perfect comfort
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about footwear
We are shoe experts, who know that it’s vital to support and cradle a
foot, to give space for toes to stretch, to use the best quality leathers
and offer soft and supportive cushioning.
is
vable so it Hotter Comfort Concept
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