You may have recently decided that wide shoes are no longer sufficient for you and that you should start looking into extra wide footwear. And perhaps that brings its own set of concerns: whether all that you will ever wear from now on are drab, ugly walking shoes, whether what you can look forward t...

There comes a time when we all want to break out of our bonds a little. We get tired of the same old designs, silhouettes, the same sensible colors which go well with everything. Perhaps you wish to refresh your personal style a little, to reinvent yourself and present a new image of yourself to the ...

Be it summer or winter, we all enjoy a little softness inside our footwear; that plush, gentle feeling when we walk around, as though we are wrapped in our favorite fuzzy blanket. This not only makes us feel cozy and cute, but the soft material also reduces the chances of developing hot spots, bliste...

When you read the title I bet you thought of your dad on a Sunday morning, drinking his coffee in a pair of these sandals?! But did you ever think there might be more to this style of footwear? These summer shoes have existed for centuries and are worn by both men and women of numerous cultures and e...

Life should be lived in full color. To most, this means doing the things you love and are passionate about or going out of your comfort zone to take risks and experience new things. It means seizing every opportunity and putting your full effort into all that you do. All these things are important - ...

Do you love polka dots but aren't sure how to look good wearing them? Back in 1926, the world's love affair with polka dots began with one simple picture of Miss America wearing a polka dot swimsuit. Then in 1928 came the Disney character Minnie Mouse who was featured wearing a red polka dot dress an...

Are you searching for the perfect pair of shoes for spring and summer? If so, have you considered trying a pair of floral shoes on for size? These shoes are a classic staple in the fashion industry that never seems to go out of style and it's a pattern that goes great on clothing, footwear, and ...

Caused by uric acid crystal build up in the joints, gout is a form of arthritis that affects a large number of people. It’s caused by the breaking down of purines, chemicals that enter your body mainly through food. In normal circumstances, these chemicals are eliminated by passing through the kidney...

It’s no wonder that children, in particular, are drawn to butterflies, what with its captivating wing patterns and calm, serene nature. Butterflies are playful, fun, and often come in spring when the sun starts peeking through the clouds and the weather gets just warm enough to play outsid...

As the cold days of wearing snow boots, leather boots, furry boots, "anything-to-stay warm" boots comes to an end, you and your feet feel the sheer excitement of spring and the shoe possibilities. Spring is the time of year when everything feels new and awakened after a long hibernation. It is time t...

While not exactly a buzzword, ‘arch support’ is still a term seen all over the Internet. You’ll find it everywhere from foot, shoe, and health blogs to product descriptions on official brand websites. So much attention to the topic makes you wonder, what is arch support? Why do I ne...

While the type of footwear we opt for highly depends on personal preferences and requirements, there are simply those shoes which are popular and highly rated due to timeless designs, top quality materials, or unparalleled levels of comfort. From boots, to sneakers, to flats and sandals, there are on...

Buying shoes can be difficult for people of all ages, but buying shoes for the elderly can seem like a daunting task. Of the millions of shoes out there, many don’t come with the features that suit the needs of an elderly person. As we age, our feet age with us and as our overall health needs change,...

Most have us have always been told to wear socks for a variety of reasons: keeping your shoes clean on the inside, prevent blisters, avoid catching a cold, and if you ask my grandmother, she’ll tell you that they prevent calloused feet. However, there can be health benefits to going without socks. We...

When choosing summer footwear, it is important to look for these properties in your next pair of sandals. Summer footwear is often made to be flimsy, lightweight, and will usually not provide much or any orthotic support. Our list of the ten best sandals for flat feet will give you some much-needed o...

We all want to look stylish, but, more often than not, this comes at a great price to our health. This is especially true when it comes to footwear, as finding a pair of shoes that look good but are actually appropriate for your type of feet is a difficult task. The whole process is made even harder ...

Smelly feet can be embarrassing. It works against our self-confidence every time we have to take off our shoes or socks. Take solace in the fact many, if not all, people experience foot odor at one time or another. Unfortunately, nearly everyone has experienced this awful moment and some more than ot...

Swelling in the feet and ankles also called edema, is a problem that a huge percentage of the adult population faces. With numbers stating that up to 40-50% of Americans suffer from the condition, shoe manufacturers are working extra hard to provide footwear that can address these issues and offer mu...

A great pair of high-quality black shoes is an essential item in any versatile closet. The color is always in fashion and is always a classic wardrobe staple.  Everyone needs at least one pair of basic black shoes to complement their apparel.  They are chic and often go with ...

Have you ever been stuck at the airport security because you were trying to take off your shoes and struggling to get them back on afterward? Or maybe caught between tough choices like picking just an extra pair to fit into your already bulging travel suitcase for summer? If this sounds like you, the...

A vast majority of us garden in our free time. Whether it is to provide fresh vegetables and herbs for our families or a well-manicured flower garden to provide curb appeal and brighten our days, gardening is a great hobby that requires proper equipment. There used to be a day when I would gar...

From professional chefs to home cooks, we all deserve an exceptional pair of shoes to get us through our time in the kitchen. Ask anyone who has had the misfortune of wearing the wrong shoes (and no, fancy shoes are not for the kitchen) for an extended period of time while moving about the kitchen, a...

Every now and then, it’s nice to just easily slip on a pair of shoes that make your feet feel great and head out the door without any stress. If you can find a shoe that allows you to do those things and look stylish at the same time, even better. That’s exactly what Crocs set out to do with their nu...