Achilles tendon issues and shoes
Foot complaints · Shoe advice in Almere
Achilles tendon complaints and shoes
Pain at the back of the heel is different from pain under the heel. Read about what shoes deserve attention and when you need a healthcare provider.
30 minutes · Almere-Stad · No purchase obligation
Where is the Achilles tendon?
The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle to the heel. With complaints, you often feel pain at the back of the heel or a few centimeters above it, for example during or after walking. The area can feel stiff or thicker. Pain under the heel does not automatically belong to the same complaint. The location of the pain helps in discussing it, but does not yet make a diagnosis.
The heel cap and fit of your shoe
A hard edge or heel cap can press exactly on a sensitive spot. We therefore look at the height and shape of the back of the shoe. The heel must at the same time fit well. We also compare walking in different models. Take the shoes you wear most during work, walking or daily use.
What role does Hafkamp play?
Our free appointment is intended for shoe and insole advice. With the 3D foot scan we look at your foot shape; with that we do not examine the tendon itself. If you have a treatment plan from a doctor or physiotherapist, take that with you. We can help find shoes that fit that. Exercise therapy and building up the load belong to the advice of your healthcare provider.
In case of sudden pain: medical help first
If the pain suddenly occurs during one movement, you feel something snap or you can no longer stand on your toes? Call your GP or GP emergency room the same day. Do not wait for an in-store appointment. Also with increasing pain, a thick warm heel or complaints that do not decrease, a medical assessment is appropriate. New shoes are no replacement for an examination of a tendon injury.
Medical background: Thuisarts: Achilles tendon problems · Erasmus MC: Achilles tendon complaints at the insertion. Content checked on October 28, 2026.
Time for your feet
Choose your free appointment in Almere
Book a day and time below. We take the time for your feet, your shoes and your questions. You book directly on this page.
- Where
- Hafkamp Modeschoenen
Stationsstraat 62
1315 KJ Almere-Stad - Duration
- 30 minutes
- Costs
- Scan and shoe advice: free. Support insoles: €109.99 per pair if you choose that.
Take your daily shoes and any own support insoles with you. The 3D foot scanner is exclusively located in Almere.
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Answer to your questions
Frequently asked questions
Are Achilles tendon complaints the same as heel spurs?
No. Achilles tendon complaints are at the back of the heel or above it. With heel spurs, pain under the heel is usually meant.
Can you treat my Achilles tendon?
No. We provide shoe and insole advice. For examination, exercises and treatment, you go to a suitable healthcare provider.
Is the foot scan really free?
Yes. The 3D foot scan and the personal shoe advice are free and without purchase obligation. You do not have to buy support insoles or shoes.
How much do the support insoles cost?
A pair of FootBalance support insoles costs €109.99, including fitting. The insoles are shaped to your feet in the store and are ready immediately.
How does trying for 4 weeks work?
You pay at purchase. Do not like the insoles? Bring them back to the store within 4 weeks (28 days) after purchase and you get the purchase amount back.
Also with your own support insoles
Good shoes make the difference
Do you already have support insoles from a podologist or podotherapist? Take them with you. We help you find shoes that offer sufficient space and fit comfortably.
A good step starts with attention
You are welcome for a free foot scan and personal shoe advice in Almere. We calmly discuss what suits your feet and shoes.
Book your free foot scanOur foot scan is intended for shoe and insole advice and does not replace a medical diagnosis or treatment.