I AM not surprised that David Beckham injured his foot before the World Cup, judging by the very un-supportive kind of shoes he wears for football.

Surely a more firmer type of boot is better - perhaps one that has ankle-support and lace-ups etc - the sort we 'oldies' used to wear for hockey.

Barbara Wright,

The Bungalows,

Manor Road,

Easingwold,

York.

Updated: 12:42 Friday, June 21, 2002