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!

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.

The holiday season is here, which means that we, at HealthyFeetStore.com, are doing our best to provide plenty of sales, deals, and promotions.  But besides all the discounts, we’ve listed 7 other reasons why shopping at HealthyFeetStore.com should be your number one online destination for healthy shoes and footcare products this holiday season.

1. We have a special Christmas Return policy from Nov 1^st through Jan 31^st 2011, which means that customers who place orders between November 1^st and Christmas Eve have until January 31^st to make a return or an exchange.

 

2. We offer free exchanges on shoes.  For example: if you buy a pair of shoes that fit too small and you want to exchange them for a different size, you will not be charged for the exchange or shipment of the item.  For more information, visit our Exchange Information page.

 

3. We do not charge customers a restock fee like other online retailers do. Unfortunately, certain online retailers charge customers an extra fee just to restock their returns or exchanges – HealthyFeetStore.com does not.

 

4. If you contact our customer service department with a phone call or an email, you’ll get a response by an actual human being. HealthyFeetStore.com does not use computer automated services; however, you might have to leave a message on our voicemail during high call volume days; but don’t worry, because 95% of those calls are returned that same day.

 

5. All of our shoes and footcare products are podiatrist approved and recommended. HealthyFeetStore.com was originated by Dr. Jeffrey Hurless, a board certified podiatrist and foot/ankle surgeon – with his help and our highly trained shoe experts, each product is carefully reviewed and selected. We even have a pedorthist on site that can not only assist you with sizing issues, but also help you select footwear and footcare products to minimize or prevent foot pain.

 

6. We offer a vast array of shoe sizes, widths, and depths that can be hard to find at other stores. We carry narrow widths as small as AA and wide widths as large as 14E. We offer extra depth shoes with removable inserts that can be replaced with orthotics. We have shoes for diabetics and stretchable shoes for those with edema; and if you need post-operative footwear, we even have a great selection of wound care shoes.

 

7. Our products can easily be categorized as practical gifts since we work with some of the leading brands in the market: New Balance, Brooks, Drew, Naot, Orthaheel, Alegria, p.w. minor, Spenco, and Darco – just to name a few.  Plus, a lot of the brands we carry have products that have been accepted and approved by the APMA (American Podiatric Medical Association).

Socktober is finally here!  We have combined the month of October with our sock inventory to offer a grand promotion where you’ll save a lot of money on healthy socks.

Our 3rd annual Socktober Sale offers up to 50% off socks.  Our inventory includes wide and extra wide socks for big feet, diabetic socks for those with sensitive feet, kids’ socks to keep little feet warm and Aetrex athletic socks with copper sole technology.

Save big this year to keep your feet healthy, warm, and comfortable by taking advantage of our awesome Socktober Sale!

Please note: Cannot be combined with other offers or applied to previous purchases.  Excludes mixed-matched shoes and sales marked as final.

It’s GIVEAWAY time again! We want to send you back to school with beautiful toes so we’re giving away three daniPro Non-Toxic, Antifungal Nail Polishes – A base coat, a top coat and a color of your choice. Details on how to participate are listed below. Winner will be announced Friday, August 19th. To learn more about daniPro, read our recent blog post daniPro Antifungal Nail Polishes.

What you win:

daniPro Antifungal Nail Polish: 1 bottle color of your choice, 1 bottle of Clear Base and 1 bottle of Clear Top Cover.

Giveaway dates:

Contest runs Tuesday through Thursday, August 16th – August 18th. Winner will be announced Friday, August 19th.

How to enter:

1. Visit the daniPro Antifungal Nail Polish on HealthyFeetStore.com and “Like” the product
2. Scroll through the colors & pick your favorite
3. Post a comment on this blog letting us know that you performed step #1 and tell us which color is your favorite

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You’re not consciously applying solvents to your body that are also found in rubber and gasoline; you just want your nails to be colorful and shiny. That’s right, some nail polishes contain nasty ingredients that are damaging to health. While that may not come as a surprise, it’s also totally preventable by using daniPro Antifungal Nail Polish. Not only is daniPro non-toxic, it also helps treat and prevent finger and toenail fungus, as well as yellow nails. HealthyFeetStore.com carries several colors of daniPro so you can have attractive, healthy toenails to match your orthopedic sandals. Read on to learn the health benefits of switching to daniPro Antifungal Nail Polish.

daniPro helps to treat and prevent finger and toenail fungus

Yes! There is a way to help treat and prevent toenail fungus while having beautiful, polished nails.

-daniPro contains ingredient Undecylenic Acid, approved by the FDA as an anti-fungal ingredient, proven to effectively fight organisms that cause finger and toenail fungus

Treat and prevent yellow nails

-Conceal yellow nails while helping to heal them. daniPro nail polish is available in several colors to match your mood while helping to eliminate unattractive yellow nails.

Free of harmful chemicals found in other nail polishes

-Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, and Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)
-Formaldehyde is an ingredient included in some nail products to harden nails
-Some nail polish brands include DBP in their product to prevent chips and cracks. DBP has been associated with developmental and reproductive effects, such as decreased brain production, increased chance of asthma, and damaged sperm
-Toluene is a solvent that makes polish easier to apply. It can be absorbed through the skin and nails and can cause dizziness.

Who should use daniPro?

-Those who are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant
-People with yellow nails
-If you need to treat toenail fungus
-Those concerned of putting toxic chemicals in their body
-Kids

Good news!  HealthyFeetStore.com has extended their Back to School coupon: FREE SHIPPING on all kids’ shoes!

Just be sure to enter coupon code backtoschool2011 at checkout.  Coupon is good through August 31, 2011.

Healthy Little Feet at School

Well kids, it’s been a long summer break and your free days of playing outdoors are numbered.  Yep, that’s right: Back to School Sales are sprouting everywhere, which means parents and children get to do their yearly dance at shopping malls to seek and find the best sales and bargains around.  Unfortunately, shopping for school essentials can cause headaches and be challenging for both parents and children; but at least when it comes to kids’ shoes and foot care products, parents can easily shop online.  This could lead to a more fun and easier way to shop.  So parents, before you start planning your next shopping trip, just remember that HealthyFeetStore.com has your back.  We’ve added various new styles of kids’ athletic shoes from New Balance and Brooks; plus, we still carry a wonderful selection of children’s foot care products; we’ve even added healthy nail polish for kids so that little girls can show off their toes to friends.

Remember parents, when it comes to the health of your children’s feet, it’s always a good idea to shop for athletic shoes for kids.  Typically, athletic shoes are designed with all the essential features needed for comfort and support; and we all know that kids can be extremely active in both the classroom and on the playground.

Features to look for in children’s athletic shoes:

• Breathable uppers made with leather, mesh or synthetic materials.  Sometimes, designs incorporate all of these materials, but the key thing is breathability, because active kids can produce a lot of sweat, which could lead to smelly feet and possible fungal infections that can cause Athlete’s Foot.  The more shoes breathe the better chances of keeping little feet dry.

• Unique closures made with hook and loop straps or bungee-like designs can make putting on shoes a whole lot easier.  Parents or kids won’t have to worry about tying laces or untying knots – could make going to school quicker and more efficient.

• Cushioned midsoles for added comfort and shock absorption.  Since kids usually jump, skip and run to their destinations, midsole designs that are shock absorbent can reduce impact on hard surfaces, such as on pavement.  Cushioned shoes can improve comfort and minimize foot pain and foot fatigue, making kids happier at school and home.

• Arch support and heel stabilization are designs that can improve foot functionality to help children improve their posture and gait cycle.  Arch support and heel stabilization can minimize excessive pronation and help kids with flat feet gain overall body alignment to reduce strain and pressure in joints and muscles.

• Kids’ shoes with removable insoles allow parents to replace them with custom orthotics or arch support inserts.  A lot of kids’ shoes come with poorly designed insoles, so it’s always a good idea to replace them with better made ones that offer arch support and stability at the heel.

• Non-marking outsoles that are durable can prolong the lifespan of shoes all while keeping floors clean and free of scuffs – moms and teachers will definitely appreciate scuff-free floors.

• Wide sizes are available for kids.  Yes, kids can have wide feet too so instead of ordering one size up (which really means you’re ordering a longer size – the width won’t change much in size), order an actual wide size.  It’s also recommended to have your kids’ feet measured before each new pair since kids are constantly growing.

For our new selection of athletic shoes for kids, please visit our New Balance Kids Shoes and Brooks Kids Shoes pages.  For other styles such as sandals, boots and pediatric shoes, visit our main Kids Shoes page.

We also carry a great selection of children’s foot care products and kids’ arch support insoles to improve the comfort and health of your children’s feet.

We like healthy feet and healthy toenails too! HealthyFeetStore.com is giving away Priti NYC Nail Polish: Non-Toxic and Natural. If you “Like” Priti NYC Non-Toxic, Natural Nail Polish on our website you will be entered to win one free color of your choice plus a 2-in-1 clear basecoat/top coat. Priti NYC Natural Nail Polish not only makes nails beautiful, but also keeps them safe and healthy. “Like” Priti NYC at HealthyFeetStore.com and tell us which color you would like to win by commenting on this blog. Winner will be announced Monday Aug 1st, 2011.

What you win:

Priti NYC Non Toxic, Natural Nail Polish, 1 bottle color of your choice, 1 bottle 2-in-1 clear basecoat/topcoat

Giveaway dates:

Contest runs Thursday and Friday, July 28 & 29th
Winner will be announced Monday August 1st

How to enter:

1. Visit the PritiNYC Nail Polish page on HealthyFeetStore.com and “Like” the product
2. Scroll through the colors & pick your favorite
3. Post a comment on this blog letting us know that you performed step #1 and tell us which color is your favorite

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HealthyFeetStore.com has added two new Kerasal products: Kerasal Callus Removal Cleansing Pads and the Kerasal Exfoliating Pumice Paste. As one of the most trusted brands in the foot care industry, Kerasal is known as the “podiatrist” brand and has been recognized by APMA (American Podiatric Medical Association). Kerasal products are recommended by both podiatrists and dermatologists alike. In fact, many foot health professionals prefer Kerasal products over prescription foot creams; this brand is just that good. Kerasal products have the ingredients that will soften the toughest, driest feet – they’ll help rejuvenate your feet back to health.

Kerasal Exfoliating Pumice Paste
Believe it or not, this paste is actually made with volcanic pumice stone that’s combined with emollients – together, this combination will not only help scrub away rough cracked heels, unwanted calluses, and dry skin, but also polish and rejuvenate the skin on your feet. There’s no need to use a pumice stone when you have the paste that actually moisturizes as well. This paste is unlike other watery scrubs because it’s a thick paste; and it can also be used for sensitive skin.

Kerasal Callus Removal Cleansing Pads
These pre-moistened pads are uniquely designed with two sides: one side is rough and coarse for softening dry, callused skin; the opposite side has a cleansing solution to disinfect the skin. Unlike pumice stones and files that can become unsanitary over time, these removal pads can easily be thrown away after one use. These disposable pads are ideal to exfoliate dry feet and get them looking and feeling healthy again. They’re also flexible so you can use them on hard to reach areas.

Athlete’s foot is common, but not widely popular. You probably first heard the foot condition named in junior high gym class, when everyone was sat down and lectured on good hygiene practices in the locker room (I hope I didn’t evoke any odious flashbacks with that one). Athlete’s foot wasn’t fun in junior high and it still isn’t. After symptoms subside, doctors recommend continued treatment for another four weeks, and that’s time taken away from healthy, happy feet.

How you can get it

Athlete’s foot is caused by a parasitic fungus, and most commonly people pick up it up in the locker room or the shower; in an environment that is moist and people walk barefoot. It’s a communicable disease, meaning one person gives it to another (or several others) through sharing footwear, or sometimes by sharing towels with an infected person.

Symptoms

Symptoms include: Cracked or blistered skin, yellow toenails, blisters, scaling, itching, redness. It’s best to start treating athlete’s foot as soon as you pick up on these symptoms. You can self- treat, or see a doctor if conditions worsen or you would like to opt for oral medication.

How to treat athlete’s foot

Wash feet with anti-fungal soap and use topical antifungal cream, spray, powder, or gel to treat athlete’s foot. Topical antifungal applicants will have ingredients such as miconazole nitrate (2%) or terbinafine. Also be sure to wear shoes that allow good air circulation. To ensure that you are completely rid of the fungus, use the topical treatment for four weeks after the symptoms have subsided. If you see a doctor, they may offer oral treatment with griseofulvin as well.

Do not share with others

If you have athlete’s foot you should treat it immediately; there is a chance it could spread to other parts of your body, as well as to friends, family, and your work out buddy at the gym. Do not share footwear or towels with others and be sure to wear flip-flops in the shower (remember what your gym teacher said).

Prevention

The best way to treat athlete’s foot is to prevent it, so wear sandals in the locker room and powder feet to reduce moisture when needed. Wash feet and dry them well. Fungi from athlete’s foot live in warm, moist environments. Wearing cotton or moisture wicking socks and changing them often also helps keep feet dry. If symptoms do not improve, it’s time to pay the doctor a visit, who may prescribe an oral prescription.