Archive for 'Foot Pain Prevention' Category

KidZerts Giveaway Contest

May 21st, 2010 by amandas | 14

Share We all know that most shoes are not made up to par. Unfortunately, our children’s shoes often have the poorest designs. The insole inside your child’s shoes are so important for their health and growing feet – and unfortunately most shoe manufacturers look past children’s insoles. KidZerts is a new company that has incorporated [...]

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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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What Shoe Matches Your Mom’s Personality?

May 7th, 2010 by amandas | 0

Share Moms are surely their own breed. Perhaps she’s obsessed with everything being perfect, or maybe she’s so busy she’s forgetful, but no matter what, she’s mom and you love her for it. It’s almost her day- so be sure to tell her how special, unique and giving she is. And don’t forget to surprise [...]

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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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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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New Alegria Sandals: Bold, Perky and Good for Your Feet

Mar 22nd, 2010 by amandas | 1

Share Spring is finally here. It’s the time of year for flowers, romance and spending money … spending money on seasonal, yet necessary items, such as warm-weather clothes, new bathing suits, future vacations and sandals. Out of the before-mentioned things, you’ll probably be spending the least amount of money and time on your sandal purchases. [...]

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