Category: Footwear (Page 2)

Easter Shoes of Ancient Times

Another Easter holiday has come and gone. The hubbub of Easter bunnies, eggs, candy, Sundays best, and religious beliefs has once again swirled around each of us like a hurricane. Families have united and celebrated in their own special and time honored ways. But lets take a deeper look at a long lost time when […]

PGA Quality? What Golf Shoes Are Right For Me?

Bubba Watson just won his 2nd Masters in 3 years. Although it was a disappointment not to see Tiger Woods out in the field, it was an amazing competition with some truly awe inspiring golf shots. Jordan Spieth made a great run for the title, but Watson was not to be deterred. My biggest question […]

Things that Help you Feel Lucky During Recovery

When you injure yourself or have to have surgery on your foot or ankle, you dont exactly feel lucky. And the recovery process is a struggle. But there are items you can use during that process to help you feel a bit more lucky. If you have these things handy while you heal, the entire […]

Are All Socks Equal?

You might think socks are insignificant and that a sock is a sock is a sock. Such thinking would be incorrect. Why? Lets take a closer look. What types of socks are there? Dress, Athletic (with sport specific types), Work, Diabetic. The type of sock required will be determined by your need. Dress Socks typically […]

Something New on the Shoe Market

The idea of materials that conform to your body reducing pressure and thus adding comfort has been popularized by the mattress industry over the past years. Now you can find pillows, chair/couch cushions, and more with the memory foam concept of comfort. The idea of letting your body sink into a blissful cocoon of comfort […]

Are You Gellin’?

You have seen the television commercial about the gel shoe inserts that make you feel completely relaxed, or Gellin Like Magellan. Are these the right inserts for you? There are many types of inserts on the market, so how do you know which one is the right one? Two Main Types of Inserts: 1. Cushion […]

Diabetic Shoes

You were just told you needed Diabetic shoes. All you can think of is having to wear Frankenstein looking shoes that are uncomfortable and way too expensive. Heres what you should know about these shoes and why you need them before you decline: “Whats wrong with my shoes? They fit me just fine, and are […]

Big Shoes, Big Heart

12.7 mm = 1.27 cm = 0.5 inches. Half an inch can mean the world to some people, especially when it comes to shoe size. For some unknown reason we equate large feet, thus large shoes, as something to be ashamed of. We cram our poor toes in shoes that are at least a half […]

Running Shoe Diaries: Need a Spring in Your Step?

Ever wake up feeling like you didnt sleep at all? You drag yourself to the bathroom to splash cold water on your face, kicking your toes at least 5 times. Your morning ritual of breakfast and preparing for the day is mired by an iron that left a rusty stain on your white shirt, missing […]

Running Shoe Diaries: “The Rock & Roll Side”

I like that old time Rock & Roll. As Bob Segar would say its the kind of music that soothes the soul. Its the same music that encouraged Tom Cruise to dance in his underwear.with the help of some really creative writers. Ten points for those of you who can name that movie. So, it […]