Vegan podiatry promoted at last!

[Hemlock]

I'm about to set up my business "Andred Podiatry" which will be as vegan as I can possibly make it, I'll be using herbal foot creams etc and will have leaflets listing all the vegan shoe stores and so on that I can find. I'll be building it up slowly over the next 2 years as I'll also be working for the NHS to gain valuable experience. I'll mainly be doing biomechanical assessments, foot surgery, prescribing orthotics and working in conjunction with a local herbalist to treat common foot problems. Anyhow all that is yet to come.

The good news is I have persuaded the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists that we are all behind the times in not promoting vegan/vegetarian products and that this is a growing area that cannot be ignored. They have asked me to do a write up on their website:
http://www.feetforlife.org/
which I will be researching and doing over the next few weeks and adding to as I find new products. Initially it will feature shoes suitable for podiatric patients. So look out for it in a few weeks time!
I am featuring three vegan shoe stores to start off with who I think fit the criteria, I am just waiting for them to send me further details.

I have had a great deal of trouble finding children's shoes in width fittings, so if anyone knows where vegan childrens shoes can be found in width fittings please let me know.

[wilson]

Much respect Hemlock, it's great you're doing all this.

[vegan1969]

too cool and much needed!! let us know when you finish the article and link us so we can read it, I want to.......

[kriz]

Yay, another vegan business! I got one myself, and I love the opportunity to offer vegan products. The best of luck to you, Hemlock!

[RedWellies]

That's great Hemlock! Good luck with it all....hey, you might end up famous and we can all say we "know" you!!

[feral]

That's brilliant Hemlock, power to your elbow girl.

[VeganJohn]

Best wishes from me with your business venture. I hope it is a great success!!

Having more good quality vegan shoes such as the fantastic 'Vegetarian Shoes' range more readily available in high street stores would be excellent.

I had a strange rash develop on my feet last summer, possibly to do with heat/sweat. I found using witchhazel very effective and the problem disappeared. Having good quality 'breathable' shoes (not plastic!) is so important, especially with children's feet.

[DianeVegan]

Good for you, Hemlock!!! Keep us posted about your progress please.