Archive for 'Foot Care Tips' Category

Ask A Podiatrist: Kids Arch Support Insoles

May 20th, 2010 by amandas | 1

Share Children’s shoes are made with such poor insoles, that it is often necessary to buy children insoles that have arch support, heel cups and other healthy features. The following four kids arch support insoles are sold at HealthyFeetStore.com: KidZerts, Bambini, Arch Angels and Birkenstock. I interviewed Dr. Jeff Hurless, a foot and ankle surgeon, [...]

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Healthy Feet Store Picks 2010: Employee Favorites Part II

May 18th, 2010 by amandas | 0

Share Melissa, VP/Web Site Manager Sole Flip – This is my #1 flip flop choice right now. I wear these to work, weekends and any other time. The footbed is built like an orthotic with solid arch support and supportive heel cup to prevent any side to side rolling. My neighbor tried on my Sole [...]

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Rocker Bottom Shoes Demystified – Shoes That Encourage Walking

May 11th, 2010 by john | 9

Share The popularity of rocker bottom shoes have really skyrocketed this year and as fitness walkers constantly prowl the market in search of footwear products to improve their daily physical activity, shoe manufacturers are doing their best to deliver new designs and styles of these odd looking shoes.  I remember when I saw my first [...]

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Top 10 Reasons Why It’s A Great Idea to Buy Shoes Online

May 4th, 2010 by amandas | 2

Share 10. You can shop as much as you want, wearing whatever you want, even if it’s just slippers and underwear 9. You have a much wider selection of shoes online than in stores and you can look at shoes from different stores at the same time 8. If the shoes don’t fit, you can [...]

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Q & A: Shin Splints

Apr 30th, 2010 by amandas | 0

Share As the weather warms up and more people head outdoors to work out, shin splints become increasingly common. Why do people get these pains? How do you know if you have a shin splint? What is the best way to treat them? I asked Barbara Adams, our HealthyFeetStore.com pedorthist, for the answers. What are shin splints? The [...]

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Common Foot Conditions Shouldn’t Be Ignored

Apr 6th, 2010 by amandas | 3

Share Just because your feet are at the very bottom of your body doesn’t mean they can be overlooked. You should take the time to inspect and care for your and your family’s feet by keeping feet clean, wearing arch support shoes or insoles and buying shoes that are the correct size and width. In [...]

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Do As the Romans Would Do: Wear Comfortable Gladiator Sandals

Apr 2nd, 2010 by amandas | 1

Share The latest shoe trend proves that the Romans had something right. Gladiator sandals are taking over shoe stores by storm. No matter where you go, you see at least one person wearing this long-lived sandal. But who can blame the gladiator sandal fans? The strappy, open design will keep your feet secure yet cool [...]

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April is Foot Health Awareness Month

Apr 1st, 2010 by amandas | 0

Share Today is the first day of Foot Health Awareness Month. This health-rallying cause is a cry for people to love their feet, examine their feet, get educated about what is good for their feet and learn the consequences of bad foot health. At HealthyFeetStore.com, promoting foot health and education is our sole mission that we [...]

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Arch Support Sandals Are Worth Every Penny

Mar 26th, 2010 by john | 1

Share Arch support sandals are thought of as the best of best by many in the footwear industry when it comes to sandal design.  Typically, most customers think sandals are just simple shoes – something to quickly put on and take off.  Unfortunately, simple doesn’t necessarily equal healthy; and many customers buy sandals at local [...]

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Shoe Shopping Tips

Mar 10th, 2010 by amandas | 1

Share   You need to go shoe shopping! What emotions do you relate with that statement? Fun, tiring, stressful, exciting, time-consuming, expensive? At HealthyFeetStore.com, we know that finding the perfect pair of shoes isn’t easy. That’s why we have knowledgeable customer service representatives available to talk to you on the phone and aid you in [...]

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