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A If you can roll the shoe up like a ball, put it back on the shelf — thin-soled shoes are a disaster for this type of foot type, as they will force the big toe to bend, which it does not want to do. Instead, opt for wedges — these are great because they don’t ask your big toe joint to bend. lace-ups such as brogues (below, £200,

robinsonsshoes.com) are also good because of their nice stiff sole with a minimum heel height of a quarter of an inch — the optimum to support the foot. ANY shoe with a quarter of an inch heel is best, because it catches the foot as you step, which prevents it from tilting too much. A small heel, such as a kitten heel (below, leopard kitten heels, £66, boden.

co.uk), is good . There isn’t a heel that’s too high for flat feet — just use common sense and what feels most comfortable for you. C don’t be fooled into opting for slip-on shoes, thinking they’ll be easier to get on. the downside is that you’ll be clawing your foot to keep the shoe on. Instead, go for shoes that open up — so you can get your foot into the shoe — then fasten back up. laces are good and the invention of Velcro is also great. not the most glamorous, you might think, but funky trainers (below, £130, ashfootwear.co.uk) are having a style moment. BUY shoes to fit this second toe rather than the big toe, as would normally be the case. Pointy shoes normally pinch but not in your case — they suit your foot shape very well, giving plenty of space to that protruding second toe. Heel height isn’t an issue — pick whatever feels most comfortable. (Below, blue courts, £245, russell

andbromley.co.uk)