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We are all about Happy Feet at PLS Professional Footwear! If your feet are unhappy - check out our excellent range of comfortable and practical occupational and safety footwear styles online here: www.pls-shop.co.uk If you have an ankle sprain, try one of our recovery footwear styles to aid your recovery, with minimal discomfort. View our recovery styles using the link below... #DidYouKnow #FunFacts #FunFootFacts #TreatYourFeet #HappyFeet #MakeYourFeetHappyToo
Ankle Sprain is the Most Common Foot Ailment
Walking and running increase the pressure on your feet - Each foot takes 1.5 times your body weight while you walk. When running, your feet take up to five times your weight! Make your feet happy - View the full range online today at: www.pls-shop.co.uk #DidYouKnow #FunFacts #FunFootFacts #TreatYourFeet #HappyFeet #MakeYourFeetHappyToo
Walking and running increase the pressure on your feet
Walking and running increase the pressure on your feet - Each foot takes 1.5 times your body weight while you walk. When running, your feet take up to five times your weight! Make your feet happy - View the full range online today at: www.pls-shop.co.uk #DidYouKnow #FunFacts #FunFootFacts #TreatYourFeet #HappyFeet #MakeYourFeetHappyToo
Not All Toes Have the Same Number of Bones - Even though it’s called your “big” toe, it only has two bones while your other toes each have three bones. These bones are called phalanges (pronounced fuh-lan-jeez).
Not All Toes Have the Same Number of Bones
Not All Toes Have the Same Number of Bones - Even though it’s called your “big” toe, it only has two bones while your other toes each have three bones. These bones are called phalanges (pronounced fuh-lan-jeez). Make your toes happy (and the rest of your feet) - View the full range online today at: www.pls-shop.co.uk #DidYouKnow #FunFacts #FunFootFacts #TreatYourFeet #HappyFeet #MakeYourFeetHappyToo
a blue poster with the words did you know? why do shoes need shock absorbion?
Feel the Force
In an average day of walking, your feet experience forces totalling hundreds of tons—the equivalent of a fully-loaded cement truck. All of our shoes feature excellent shock absorption to help reduce the impact. View the full range online today at: www.pls-shop.co.uk #DidYouKnow #FunFacts #FunFootFacts #TreatYourFeet #HappyFeet #MakeYourFeetHappyToo
Fanny Mills' feet were 19 inches long and 7 inches wide. She wore a size 30 shoe made of three goatskins. If you have larger feet, we stock a wide range of styles that go up to a UK size 13, with some styles available up to a size 14. View the full range online today at: www.pls-shop.co.uk #DidYouKnow #FunFacts #FunFootFacts #TreatYourFeet #HappyFeet #MakeYourFeetHappyToo
Widest Ever Feet
Fanny Mills' feet were 19 inches long and 7 inches wide. She wore a size 30 shoe made of three goatskins. If you have larger feet, we stock a wide range of styles that go up to a UK size 13, with some styles available up to a size 14. View the full range online today at: www.pls-shop.co.uk #DidYouKnow #FunFacts #FunFootFacts #TreatYourFeet #HappyFeet #MakeYourFeetHappyToo
You won't find any stiletto heels or pointy toe boxes at PLS! Check out our excellent range of comfortable and practical occupational and safety footwear styles online here: www.pls-shop.co.uk #DidYouKnow #FunFacts #FunFootFacts #TreatYourFeet #HappyFeet #MakeYourFeetHappyToo
Women Have More Foot Problems Than Men
You won't find any stiletto heels or pointy toe boxes at PLS! Check out our excellent range of comfortable and practical occupational and safety footwear styles online here: www.pls-shop.co.uk #DidYouKnow #FunFacts #FunFootFacts #TreatYourFeet #HappyFeet #MakeYourFeetHappyToo
High heeled shoe and boots were originally invented for men and were not designed to be walked on, as far back as the 10th century, Persian soldiers were wearing to help them stay in their stirrups while riding horses. Around the 16th century, western aristocrats began wearing heels as a status symbol because they were so uncomfortable and impractical that they reflected the privilege of the upper class! #DidYouKnow #FunFacts #FunFootFacts #TreatYourFeet #HappyFeet #MakeYourFeetHappyToo
High Heels Were Invented for Men
High heeled shoe and boots were originally invented for men and were not designed to be walked on, as far back as the 10th century, Persian soldiers were wearing to help them stay in their stirrups while riding horses. Around the 16th century, western aristocrats began wearing heels as a status symbol because they were so uncomfortable and impractical that they reflected the privilege of the upper class! #DidYouKnow #FunFacts #FunFootFacts #TreatYourFeet #HappyFeet #MakeYourFeetHappyToo
Did you know that each foot takes 1.5 times your body weight while you walk? When running, your feet take up to five times your weight! If you work in healthcare or any profession where you spend a lot of time on your feet, then you will walk many miles while at work. Effective shock absorption is a must for anyone that works on their feet. All of our #ProfessionalFootwear styles feature excellent shock absorption and comfortable footbeds to help ease common aches and pains. For more severe
Did you know that each foot takes 1.5 times your body weight while you walk?
Did you know that each foot takes 1.5 times your body weight while you walk? When running, your feet take up to five times your weight! If you work in healthcare or any profession where you spend a lot of time on your feet, then you will walk many miles while at work. Effective shock absorption is a must for anyone that works on their feet. All of our #ProfessionalFootwear styles feature excellent shock absorption and comfortable footbeds to help ease common aches and pains. For more severe
a poster with the words did you know? not all toes have the same number of bones
Did you know that not all toes have the same number of bones?
Did you know that not all toes have the same number of bones? Your 'Big Toe' has fewer bones than the others! #FunFootFacts #FootFacts #TreatYourFeet #MakeYourFeetHappyToo
Did you know that Podiatry has been practised for many generations? #FunFootFacts #FootFacts #NationalFeetWeek2022 #FeetWeek #FeetWeek22 #Podiatrists #Podiatry #HealthyFeetAreHappyFeet #TreatYourFeet #MakeYourFeetHappyToo National Feet Week 2022 7th to 13th March.
Did you know that Podiatry has been practised for many generations?
Did you know that Podiatry has been practised for many generations? #FunFootFacts #FootFacts #NationalFeetWeek2022 #FeetWeek #FeetWeek22 #Podiatrists #Podiatry #HealthyFeetAreHappyFeet #TreatYourFeet #MakeYourFeetHappyToo National Feet Week 2022 7th to 13th March.
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“The stockings were hung by the chimney with care"
“The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.” – A Visit From Saint Nicholas (Twas the Night Before Christmas) a Poem by Clement Clarke Moore #DidYouKnow #FunFacts #FunFootFacts
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Babies’ feet grow rapidly - by the age of one, most babies' feet have reached nearly half of their adult size! #FootFacts #FunFootFacts #TreatYourFeet #MakeYourFeetHappyToo
Standing for any length of time can put immense strain on your muscles. It is important to have good shock absorption and postural support in your shoes. What Problems Do Workers Face When They Stand All Day? Read our blog to find out more: https://www.pls-shop.co.uk/anti-fatigue-blog/ We have a wide range of shoes designed specifically for those who spend long periods of time on their feet. We also have a variety of solutions in footwear and anti-fatigue products, you can view them here: http
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Standing for any length of time can put immense strain on your muscles. It is important to have good shock absorption and postural support in your shoes. What Problems Do Workers Face When They Stand All Day? Read our blog to find out more: https://www.pls-shop.co.uk/anti-fatigue-blog/ We have a wide range of shoes designed specifically for those who spend long periods of time on their feet. We also have a variety of solutions in footwear and anti-fatigue products, you can view them here: http
Although we don't have any EU size 75 shoes in stock, we do go up to EU size 50 in some styles... View the full range here: https://www.pls-shop.co.uk #FunFootFacts #DidYouKnow #FootFacts #MakeYourFeetHappyToo
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Although we don't have any EU size 75 shoes in stock, we do go up to EU size 50 in some styles... View the full range here: https://www.pls-shop.co.uk #FunFootFacts #DidYouKnow #FootFacts #MakeYourFeetHappyToo
Have you ever wondered what we put our feet through on a daily basis when working, walking or running? What remarkable structures our feet are! They deserve the very best care. Shock absorption is very important in long-term foot care. All of our professional clogs, shoes and boots feature excellent shock absorption. View the full range here: https://www.pls-shop.co.uk #FunFootFacts #DidYouKnow #FootFacts #MakeYourFeetHappyToo
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Have you ever wondered what we put our feet through on a daily basis when working, walking or running? What remarkable structures our feet are! They deserve the very best care. Shock absorption is very important in long-term foot care. All of our professional clogs, shoes and boots feature excellent shock absorption. View the full range here: https://www.pls-shop.co.uk #FunFootFacts #DidYouKnow #FootFacts #MakeYourFeetHappyToo