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2011 was another fantastic year for our blog.  We’re proud with the amount of information we’ve been able to share with you about foot health, foot care, and the latest footwear products offered at HealthyFeetStore.com. We’re extremely excited to begin a new year with you and hope that 2012 can be just as good, or even better, as last year.

Below, you’ll find our 10 most popular blogs of 2011:

1. Shoe Widths 101

Do you have wide feet and need help selecting the correct width? Are you confused about the various shoe widths and what sizes are offered for bigger sized feet? If so, you’ll want to read on …

2. Diabetic Wound Care Shoes

Have you recently had foot surgery and need a post operative shoe to off-load pressure? Do you or a loved one have diabetic foot ulcers or lesion of the foot? Read about products that can help …

3. Fall Prevention Information

If you’re a senior and have problems with footing at home, there’s important information that can help you stay on your feet. Read about fall prevention and what house shoes are recommended …

4. Love Your Skin

Do you love your feet?  If so, do you love them enough to take care of them so that they’re well hydrated, smooth and healthy? Learn how to combat dry skin, calluses, cracked heels, and more …

5. Top 5 Foot Care Products of 2010

Foot care products are really important when it comes to gaining and maintaining healthy feet. See our top 5 foot care products of 2010 and read why our customers love them so much …

6. Enjoy Earth Day Weekend

Earth Day is a great day to spend outside, enjoy great weather, and partake in fun activities.  But in order to really enjoy the outdoors, you need to start thinking about what shoes to wear …

7. Flat Feet Treatment Tips for Warm Weather

Get your flat feet ready for warm weather.  Read how foot strengthening exercises can help reduce excessive pronation all while increasing strength in the arches of the feet …

8. Flip Flop Sandals: Healthy vs. Unhealthy

Are you a flip flop sandal wearer? If so, it’s imperative that you read this blog since most conventional flip flops are unhealthy to wear. Learn what to look for in a well made flip flop sandal …

9. Get Moving This May

National Physical Fitness and Sports Month is a wonderful time for friends and family to exercise together. It’s also a great time to jump-start a new fitness plan to improve your health …

10. Pro-Tec Athletics: Ankle and Achilles Tendon Support

Do you seek ankle support to help your athletic performance? Do you have an ankle sprain or ankle pain? Read about Pro-Tec Athletics foot care products that offer support and comfort …

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Six more weeks of winter, or is it time for spring? Unfortunately your wardrobe for the upcoming weeks is left up to a groundhog to decide. But whether he’ll tell you to upgrade your orthopedic clogs and boots, or shop for new orthopedic sandals and boat shoes, we’ve got you covered.

Time for Spring: 

If the groundhog doesn’t see his shadow he’ll leave his burrow, signaling that winter will soon end. Right now HealthyFeetStore.com has an assortment of orthopedic sandals on sale from last year, with new men’s and women’s spring collections being added each month. Don’t forget to get toenails ready for spring too! Find antifungal and non-toxic nail polishes from brands like Dr.’s Remedy, daniPro, and Priti NYC.

Pictured are the Sebago Docksides Women’s Boat Shoe and Alegria Pesca Sandal Aged Dusk. Both offer orthopedic comfort with a brethable upper design to keep feet dry and comfortable. The Alegria Pesca Sandal on the right is made with an anatomically correct footbed for the perfect fit.

The Sebago Clovehitch II Men’s Boat Shoe is the epitome of authentic nautical style, with healthy features like Dri-Lex Hydrofil mesh panels for breathability, and a removable EVA midsole. The Dunham Monterey Men’s Fisherman Sandal has a casual leather upper and an ABZORB Strobel Board for ultimate shock absorption.

Six More Weeks of Winter:

If the groundhog sees his shadow, he’ll go back into his burrow, and there will be six more weeks of winter. Luckily HealthyFeetStore.com is fully stocked with men’s and women’s fall and winter collections, with great styles in orthopedic women’s and men’s casual shoes, women’s clogs, slip-resistant shoes, and more.

Beginning at the top left is the Softwalk Women’s Clog, Murietta in Black Summer Leopard and the Naot Women’s Mary Jane Sneaker Matai. The Murietta features Softwalk’s eggcrate footbed for superior cushioning and support and a padded collar to hold the foot in place comfortably. The Matai Mary Jane Sneaker has many healthy features including a shock resistant  footbed, deep heel indentation, and an elevated footbed center to relieve pressure in the joints.

Below the women’s shoes is the New Balance 950 Men’s Walking Shoe and the Aetrex Moc Slip-On Men’s Shoe. The 950 is designed with New Balance advanced technologies, such as ABZORB cushioning for shock absorption and a Walking Strike Path which provides stability through the natural gait cycle. The Moc Slip-On Shoe from Aetrex is an awesome casual shoe for wet, winter days with full grain leather or suede upper, and a rubber outsole for traction and to prevent slipping. The detailed stitched-out construction on the upper makes for a sophisticated design.

Our Groundhog Sees a Sale!

Use coupon code groundhog2012 for $20 off your order of $100 or more, plus free shipping! Offer ends 2/3/2012 at midnight!

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Don’t let the news of an online retailer’s security breach scare you away from shopping online indefinitely. Now more than ever, it is safe and secure to purchase that hard-to-find item conveniently online. The best way to ensure a secure transaction through an online retailer is to be proactive and learn how to protect your personal information. Take these 5 easy tips to safe shopping online and worry no more.

1. Know how your information is being used:

Read the privacy policy listed on the website and find out what information the merchant is collecting about you. Read how it will be used, and whether they share your information or sell it (an email address for instance) to others. Only offer up your personal information if you feel comfortable with how your information is treated under the policy.

HealthyFeetStore.com does not sell your information to others and has never had a breach in security or leak of customer’s personal information or credit card data. See HealthyFeetStore.com Privacy Policy here.

2. Look for privacy badges:

Most online merchants place badges on their website to show that you’re protected- this is important! Look for seals from privacy enforcement organizations like McAfee, TRUSTe, or BBBOnLine.  This  ensures that your personal information and credit card data are encrypted and travel safely.

You’ll notice the McAfee Secure badge on the top of the HealthyFeetStore.com homepage, a security system that tests our system daily to protect customers from personal information access, identity theft, viruses, spyware, and other online threats. We encrypt all personal information and deliver it safely. As soon as you click the ‘Submit Secure Order’ button at the bottom of the order form, you’re protected. This badge can only appear once the website has passed McAfee’s intensive, daily security scan.

HealthyFeetStore.com has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and has been a BBB Accredited Business Since May 31,  2007.  HealthyFeetStore.com is a Yahoo Store, which means we have secure features like a Secure Socket Layer, Security Key, Secure Storage, and more.

3. Increase your security by paying with a credit card or PayPal:

Pay with a credit card using a safeguarded password and encrypted code to ensure that your personal information and credit card data is transmitted securely. Remember, do not share your password with others. In a few months, HealthyFeetStore.com will allow customers to safely save their credit card information as a registered user at checkout. This information will be encrypted for security and will provide a faster, easier checkout for customers. We also offer customers the choice of paying through PayPal. Learn how PayPal works and about PayPal Secuirty and Protection. PayPal is a great payment option for customers who might want to return or exchange shoes, as refunds via PayPal will show up quicker than refunds on a credit card.

4. Know who to contact:

Note the expected delivery date, shipping and handling fees, warranties, return policies, and other important information on the website. Find a customer service email or phone number to contact if you have a question or encounter a problem. Most websites note this information at the bottom of the page under customer care, contact us, or order status. If the website does NOT have a customer service phone number to contact for questions before you make the purchase, this could be a red flag.

5. Keep a record:

Print out a copy of your receipt and save emails of your purchase. As a Yahoo! Store, HealthyFeetStore.com sends an automatic email confirmation after every purchase. Yahoo! also sends the customer a URL for online order tracking.

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Watch HealthyFeetStore.com’s Isha Garcia talk about how Spira Odyssey women’s shoes have helped her gain cushioning comfort during her workouts. Plus, learn about Spira’s WaveSpring® technology and how it’s revolutionized the footwear industry.

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Can you find all of the healthy feet words in this search? Print it out and test your skills!

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Start now! Not only are we interested in knowing what your New Year’s resolution is for 2012, we want to reward you when you keep it! One of the best methods for keeping your New Year’s resolutions is to talk about it! If you write it down, tell a friend, or send it out into the world of social media, you’re more likely to stick with it. Also if you’re rewarded! So during the month of January we’re encouraging you to put your #bestfootforward and share your New Year’s resolutions on Facebook and Twitter to win one foot care product of your choice from HealthyFeetStore.com (options listed below).

Let us know what your goal is and how you’re progressing throughout the month of January via tweets, Facebook posts and photos. We’ll update our blog with our favorite resolutions throughout the month, and every Friday we’ll award the go-getters with a giveaway prize. Put your #bestfootforward in 2012, because your health and your feet are worth it!

What you win

Every Friday during the month of January we will giveaway a prize to the best New Year’s resolution or best proof of progress. Winners will receive one item of their choice from the following prizes:

• 1 Foot lotion of choice
• 1 Foot scrubber of choice
• 1 Pair of Piggy Pillows
• 1 Pair of Happy Feet Alignment Socks - great for pedicures
• Summer Soles 3 Pack - Footbed liners for reducing foot odor
• + $20 HealthyFeetStore.com gift certificate to the most active participant during the month of January

Giveaway dates:

A new winner will be announced every Friday during the month of January 2012, An extra prize will be rewarded at the end of the month to the most active giveaway participant.

How to play:

During the month of January state your New Year’s resolution via social media and tell everyone how you’re working towards achieving it.

Twitter:

Tweet  #bestfootforward, tell us what your resolution is, and how you’re working towards achieving it.

Facebook:

Write on our wall  and keep us posted on your New Year’s resolution progress. If your resolution is to exercise more, post a photo of your running shoes, or for eating healthy post a photo of your healthy dinner. Frequency and creativity increase your chances of winning.

Start today!

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What a year it’s been! As busy as we are finding healthy shoes and getting them to your doorstep, we always find time to keep in touch with our fans and followers on Twitter and Facebook- what a fun-loving and entertaining bunch! We love you guys, that’s why we offer you exclusive giveaways and keep you posted on awesome sales and coupons. One Facebook fan, Aminah Luqman, has been particularly engaged and active on our page, so as a thank you for all the wonderful comments we’re giving Aminah $10 towards her next purchase at HealthyFeetStore.com- you rock! Now here’s a look back on our social life 2011. Keep the photos, tweets, and posts coming in 2012, and if you haven’t already, find us on Twitter and Facebook. Cheers!

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Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and best wishes from everyone at HealthyFeetStore.com!

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Jingle bells, jingle bells! Jingle all the way! Oh! What joy it is to have Healthy Feet on Christmas day!

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The good people at Naot have given us Naot goodies to pass on to our fans and followers! We have four Naot packages to give away which all include a cozy Naot stadium blanket which folds into a bag, a pair of Naot Women’s Cotton Knee High Socks, a bag of Naot Dead Sea Bath Crystals and a Naot Tote Bag. On top of all the Naot prizes, our first and second place winners will receive $30 and $15 gift certificates to HealthyFeetStore.com. All you have to do is tell us why your feet deserve to be pampered in five words or fewer, see “How to Enter” at the bottom of the post.

What You Win:

Naot Stadium Blanket

Perfect for tailgates, kids’ games, camping and more, the Naot Stadium Blanket is made of soft fleece and conveniently folds into a bag with handles and pockets to keep in the car and take wherever you go.

Naot Cotton Knee High Women’s Socks

Treat your feet to cozy cotton, these Naot Cotton Knee High Women’s Socks have a flat toe seam to prevent irritation, wide shaped heel for a perfect fit, and a stylish swirl pattern on the pique welt that fits comfortably below the knee and keeps the sock in place.

Naot Dead Sea Treasures Bath Crystals

Dissolve the bag of bath crystals in your tub to soften skin and relieve your body from everyday stress and tension. Naot Bath Crystals are also effective in healing Psoriasis.

Naot Tote Bag

Great for groceries, library books, or on-the-go! The Naot tote bag has an adjustable strap to fit comfortably over your shoulder with plenty of pockets to stash pens, notebooks, and more.

Giveaway Dates:

Contest runs Wednesday through Thursday, December 14th & 15th, winners will be announced and contacted Friday December 16th.

How to Enter:

Comment on this blog post telling us in five words or fewer why your feet deserve pampering. Have you been on your feet Christmas shopping since Black Friday? Do you walk all the dogs in your neighborhood? The most original answers win the Naot giveaway package plus a gift certificate to HealthyFeetStore.com, so get creative! Remember, only five words or fewer!

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Playing Santa can be a daunting task, especially when shopping for stocking stuffers. There are so many things to consider. Should you waste money on fun, impractical gifts that eventually will be thrown out and forgotten, or should you shop for practical and useful gifts?  At HealthyFeetStore.com, we agree with the latter.  We feel that you can’t go wrong with the gift of foot health.  In fact, we feel so strongly about it that we even created a special Stocking Stuffer Gifts page with endless items to choose from.  Below, you’ll find some of our recommendations.

PediFix Silk Feet Callus Removal File
The PediFix Silk Feet Callus Removal File will leave skin smooth, soft and healthy looking. This file is extremely easy to use because it’s flexible and has a unique shape to adapt to the contours of the foot.  If your loved ones have dry and callused heels, this is the ideal gift.

Foot Wheel
Who wouldn’t want a foot massage this holiday season? The Foot Wheel Foot Massager provides more than just a simple massage; it actually offers the benefits of trigger point therapy by helping to extinguish tight or knotted areas at the bottom of the feet.

Cloud Nine Sheepskin Insoles
Offer a little slice of heaven this holiday season with a pair of Cloud Nine 100% Sheepskin Insoles – the title really says it all. They can be placed in slippers, boots or shoes; and they’re thermostatic, which means they’ll help keep feet at a constant, comfortable temperature.

Priti NYC Princess Fantasy Kit Nail Polish
Help your daughter, niece, or little one become more adorable this Christmas with Priti NYC Princess Fantasy Kit Nail Polish for Kids. This kit comes with 4 fun colors that are non-toxic, long-lasting, fast-drying, and chip resistant.  Colors are FDA approved and safe to use.

Speed Laces Elastic Lock Ibungee
No more untied shoe laces, that’s a great holiday gift. That’s what your loved ones will get with a set of Speed Laces Elastic Lock Ibungee Laces. Designed with strong bungee material, these laces will keep shoes tied and securely in place.

Softwalk Furry Boot-Look Tops
Want to give your loved one the gift of instant fashion? You can with Softwalk Furry Boot-Look Tops. These tops will turn ordinary shoes into high-fashion, trend-setting footwear. They’re also simple to wear and will provide warmth to the ankle area.

EverStride Pro Therapy Foot Treatment Cream
Developed by marathon runners to heal dry, cracked skin, EverStride Pro Therapy Treatment Cream is also recommended by physicians. This powerful foot cream prevents blisters, chafing, and callus build-up – users won’t miss a day of running!

Piggy Pillows One Solid Piggy Flip Flop Insoles
A little extra cushion in each step is a wonderful gift; Piggy Pillows One Solid Piggy Flip Flop Insoles can do just that. Not only can they be placed in flip flop sandals, but also in shoes. They’re made with antimicrobial fabric and a tapered edge design to keep feet in place.

My Happy Feet Foot Alignment Socks
Help your loved ones reduce achy, tired feet with My Happy Feet Foot Alignment Socks. These socks do more than keep feet warm, they help stretch and align toes, which in time will improve gait. They also help relieve pain from bunions, hammertoes, and foot cramps.

Dr.’s Remedy Antifungal, Non-Toxic Nail Polish
As one of our most popular items, Dr.’s Remedy Antifungal, Non-Toxic Nail Polish is a safe way to keep toenails healthy and looking great. This product was developed by two board certified podiatrists.  They’re free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, and DBP – plus, they’re safe for both pregnant women and children.

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