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Monthly Archives: July, 2008

Travel Channel’s Samantha Brown wears Ecco Shoes

Samantha Brown, from Travel Channel’s Passport to Great Weekends, is now sharing her passion for Ecco shoes. Can you identify any of the Ecco styles she’s wearing in the commercial. Send in your ideas and we’ll provide a 20% off coupon for the first three correct answers in the comments below. Wikipedia informs us that [...]

Beautifeel Shoes for Formal Occasions

We are not the only store recommending Beautifeel Shoes for formal occasions. Another blog, BarkingDogShoes, shares their interest in the Beautifeel Prague. (Click on the link to see what their writer has to say about being a middle school teacher in need of standing for long periods while looking stylish during an open house evening.) [...]

Spenco Insoles

Walking around town on my vacation I noticed my tennis shoes didn’t feel quite right.  Sitting to rest at a local cafe, I checked inside of my shoes and found the insoles had holes in them.   I had heard that Spenco made great insoles, so using my trusty web enabled cell phone I found the [...]

Vacation Shoes: Travel Light

The San Francisco Chronicle Travel editor, John Flinn, has written a wonderful article on packing light for travel. With airlines now charging for check-on bags, the tips given by John are well worth considering. One suggestion given in the article is to pack fewer pairs of shoes, choosing styles that can serve several purposes. Here [...]

Best Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis

If you’ve never heard of Plantar Fasciitis consider yourself blessed.  If you are familiar with the foot burning symptoms caused by this painful strain, you are not in need of an explanation here. You may, however, be looking for solutions to this often debilitating syndrome. The video below appears to offer some assistance: As the [...]

Mephisto Babata Shoes: May the Cork Be With You

Until now, I’ve had two uses for cork. It’s the material on the back of my bulletin board that I tack shopping lists to, and it’s the little stopper that seals my champagne. So when I hear that cork can also be comfortable on the soles of my feet, I become as bubbly as a [...]

Keen on Keen Shoes for Cancer Walk

Yesterday I walked 5 Kilometers in my Keen sandals during the Lance Armstrong Livestrong Challenge in San Jose, California, and felt like I was strolling on soft clouds the entire distance. I love my Keen Newport sandals — they’re ultra-comfortable, form fitting, supportive, and the toe cap protects my vulnerable toes from bumps and scrapes [...]

Geox Shoes Help Feet Breath Free

My feet sweat. By the end of a day in a simple closed shoe I feel like I’m walking in puddles, fearing those striding beside me can hear the “squish, squish” emanating from my shoes with each step. Aside from the unwelcome discomfort of soggy feet, what most worries me is the stinky stench that [...]

UGG Zippered Knightsbridge Boot, I Dub Thee Fabulous!

UGG Knightsbridge… where do I begin? They’re basically the Classic Tall UGG, which I swear I wear every single day in the winter months, but with a zipper in the back! Because here’s the thing, UGGs are here to stay. They are insanely comfortable and warm and convenient and they look cute with everything. I [...]

MBT Shoes

Wondering if you can believe all the hype on the MBT shoes?  The simple answer is YES.  They actually do what they say they will. With their unique sole construction the MBT’s create a feeling that reminds you of walking natural, soft, unstable ground.  The natural instabililty underfoot stimulates otherwise neglected muscle groups to make automatic [...]

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