While I was recently away for a conference in a ski town I overheard a lot of people being fitted for ski boots. I heard discussion on foot shape, foot type, the bed of the ski boot and what sort of insert would need to be in the boot to support the foot in its optimal position. These are exactly the conversations we should all be having with shoe professionals every time we are shoe … [Read more...]

As I am writing this, it is a Friday in Mid February, the sun is out, it's the middle of the afternoon, it looks beautiful...if you can avoid seeing a thermometer. At its peak today, the "feels like" temperature will be somewhere around a balmy 3 degrees!! The forecast for the upcoming weekend is at best more of the same, but also includes some colder weather. That said here are: 5 Tips for Feet … [Read more...]

7 Facts You Didn't Know About Feet 1.  A human foot and ankle is a strong, mechanical structure that contains 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons & ligaments. 2.  The 52 bones in your feet make up one quarter of all the bones in your body. When they are out of alignment, so is the rest of your body. 3.  There are approximately 250,000 sweat glands in a pair of feet, and … [Read more...]

7 Foot Care Tips for Happy Feet from the1.  Foot pain isn't normal Did you know that 75% of Americans experience foot pain/problems in their life, and most people just “live with it”? Your feet should mirror your health, and most problems and pain can be easily relieved or prevented. Proper fitting shoes and support (orthotic inserts) can make all the difference in how your foot feels. If a … [Read more...]

Of all the seasons, winter is most brutal to your skin, clothing, and about all your shoes. Winter’s harsh elements tend to wear your shoes out. Salt stains emerge after the first few snow falls, and ugly cracks form in leather and or suede styles after weeks of damp weather. There are a few things you can do to ultimately protect your investment and to keep your winter shoe styles looking their … [Read more...]

Understanding Winter Shoe Terminology Gore-tex Boasts the ability to repel water while allowing the water vapor to pass through, making it a lightweight, waterproof fabric suitable for all weather use. Thinsulate A trademarked hypoallergenic low-loft synthetic fabric used in place of down for insulation. This material is most often used in outwear, footwear and gloves because of its lack of … [Read more...]

Are You having a hard time finding the perfect winter boot? Winter is here, so it's time to find the perfect winter boot to accommodate your fashion preference, cold weather activities, and to keep your feet warm, dry and supported throughout the cold weather season. Finding a boot that is both stylish and functional makes the task that much harder. Unfortunately, manufactures take advantage of … [Read more...]

Have you ever seen this sticker on a shoe, and were unsure of its meaning? The shoe label will provide you with all the information for the materials used to construct your shoe. There should be two labels on your shoes; the first label tells you the origin of the manufacturing. … [Read more...]

Did you know an estimated 63% of Americans live with constant minor foot pain, and roughly 50% think this pain is normal. In 2009, The American Podiatric Medical Association found that 64% of Americans confess to wearing shoes that hurt their feet, and 12% wear them every day. The APMA also showed that 78% of Americans have experienced foot problems due to wearing uncomfortable or ill-fitting … [Read more...]

Did you know that there were 180,000 foot related workplace injuries in 1997? If you were to break that down that would be 400 cases per day at an estimated $6,000 per incident. Approximately 75% percent of these accidents occurred when workers were not in compliance with wearing the appropriate shoe gear. The first major category of work related foot injuries include, punctures, crushing, sprains … [Read more...]