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Tired feet on holiday? How to choose the right shoes for travel
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Ill-fitting footwear can mar a holiday experience, so make sure you find a pair suitable for your feet and the trip.
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- Travellers often walk a lot exploring new places, increasing risk of foot pain from ill-fitting shoes. Experts see more heel pain and bunion cases, highlighting the importance of proper footwear.
- Shoe fitters stress individual needs, noting common issues like limited dorsiflexion and bunions from improper shoes that push toes out of alignment.
- Experts recommend replacing athletic shoes every 500km to 800km. Seek early help for foot discomfort to avoid chronic conditions.
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SINGAPORE – Walking is the most ubiquitous – and often, most rewarding – way to explore a new place. In bustling cities, going on foot allows you to take in the pulse of a place. In nature, it is how you discover pristine landscapes.
Regardless of destination, travellers are seeking experiences that often involve them being on their feet for hours. These include going on adventure tours, exploring “hidden gems” and visiting cultural hot spots – which around half of the 7,000 respondents to travel booking platform Klook’s December 2024 Travel Pulse report have expressed interest in.
