National Foot Week is on from now until March 14 and OnBuy.com has shared the results of its recent survey which identified the types of feet earning the most money across the UK.
OnBuy.com’s Shoe Department surveyed 5,468 participants asking them to choose their foot type and disclose their average annual salary, revealing the most and least financially successful foot types in Britain.
Foot reading, also known as ‘solestry’, is the practice of observing foot structure, which is believed to reflect our emotions and character, but now it could also be used to determine your future financial success.
There are seven main foot shape types - peasant, square, Greek, stretched, Roman, Egyptian and simian and experts at OnBuy.com can reveal that those with the ‘peasant’ foot type are the most financially successful, earning an average of £45,000 a year which is 15 per cent higher than the UK average of £39,000.
The 'peasant' foot type is characterised by three equal length toes and is the rarest in the UK.
Commenting on the research results, Cas Paton, CEO and Founder of OnBuy.com, said: “People with a peasant foot are known for their strategic thinking and consistency – meticulously contemplating the pros and cons for both big and small decisions. These qualities allow for consistent and positive career growth, contributing to their financial success.”
Ranking as the second most financially successful foot type is the ‘square foot’, identified by all toes being of equal length - people with this foot type earn an average of £43,000 a year.
Cas maintains that this financial success is due to the fact “people with square feet are typically eager to seize every opportunity without hesitation – this adaptability and determination are key when looking for professional and financial growth.”
The ‘Greek’ foot, also known as the ‘flame foot’, ranks as the third most financially successful foot type in the UK - those with a protruding second toe make an average of £42,000 annually.
Cas added: “Creative and social, people with this foot type are innovative – coming up with the best ideas and remaining the centre of attention, Greek footed brits are well equipped for networking and fast paced work environments.”
The ‘stretched' foot ranked as the fourth most financially successful foot type, with £38,000 a year.
“Despite being known for their hard work, those with widely separated toes are commonly driven by personal pursuits as opposed to their career and financial success. Also known as the traveller’s foot, those with this foot type typically want to explore the world and learn about themselves – this is arguably why they are not amongst the highest earners," said Cas.
Those with the ‘Roman’ foot type, characterised by inward pointing toes, are set to earn an annual average of £35,000.
Cas commented that those with this foot type, also known as the ‘common’ foot, “are known to be cautious people so, much unlike those with square feet, sometimes too afraid to jump at opportunities, stalling their professional progression and subsequently their salary.”
Ranking sixth are those with the ‘Egyptian’ foot type, earning an average of £32,000 a year.
According to OnBuy.com’s CEO, the reason Egyptian-footed people have less financial success is due to their “impulsiveness and habit of daydreaming getting in the way of routine and structure which are vital in any work environment.”
The least financially successful foot type is the ‘simian’ foot, identified by disproportionally small little toe and an inward facing big toe. Those with this foot type are set to earn an average of £27,000 a year, which is 31 per cent lower than the UK average and 40 per cent lower than those with ‘peasant’ feet.
“Despite being highly motivated and having a captivating aura, simian footed people are known to be the most emotional of all foot types. It can be argued that those with this foot type struggle with the stress and pressure of leading roles in the workplace, potentially stunting their professional and financial progression”, said the OnBuy.com CEO.
Foot types and salary
Peasant - £45,000
Square - £43,000
Greek - £42,000
Stretched - £38,000
Roman - £25,000
Egyptian - £32,000
Simian - £27,000
