We all know the British summer is here when people start to shed items of clothing piece by piece and our feet come out of hibernation from our comfortable boots into the delights of the summer shoe wardrobe. So as you slip on your cool, airy flip flops and prepare for a balmy summer evening– here are some pointers to help you prevent one of the most painful and common foot conditions. It’s a problem that can affect people of any age, sex or shape with any activity level and it can stop you in your tracks and even affect your first step as you get out of bed in a morning, and if you’re really unlucky you can get it in both feet!