At HealthyFeetStore.com, you may think we are all about shoes. But quite the contrary – we know that healthy feet need healthy socks. We sell a variety of socks: diabetic socks, work-out socks, extra wide socks, toe separator socks, copper socks and we have recently added baby socks to that long list.

We want you to show or tell us about the funkiest, weirdest socks you’ve ever worn. Seasonal socks, rainbow socks, toe socks, socks with strange patterns or socks with bells on them – we know you’ve worn them, so don’t be ashamed!

Tell us about your funky socks and get a chance to start someone you love off on the right path.

We will randomly select a winner and award that person with a free pair of Rock-a-Thigh Baby thigh-high socks for babies aged infant through 4 years old. These cute and healthy socks are available in 5 fun color patterns and four sizes.

These Rock-a-Thigh socks have skid-free soles and will cover the baby’s sensitive legs to provide extra protection while crawling, diaper changing or wearing plastic braces. Or your baby can wear them for the same reasons you wear your funky socks – for extra warmth or as a fashion statement.

Dates of Giveaway: Tuesday, Sept. 7, through Thursday, Sept. 9.

To Be A Winner: You must comment this blog post. You also must live in the United States or have an APO/FPO shipping address. One winner will be chosen at random. If the winner does not claim his/her prize within 7 days, another winner will be chosen. If you want to enter but are not able to use a computer, please mail us your entry.

What You Could Win: A pair of Rock-a-Thigh Baby thigh-high socks, winner’s choice for color pattern and size. (Only for children aged infant to 4 years old.)

Winner Will Be Announced: Friday, Sept. 10, 2010.

HOW TO ENTER:

Write a comment to this blog post describing the funkiest socks you have ever worn.

Extra Entries:

(Please leave a different comment for each extra entry)

1 Entry: Follow us on Twitter and RT about our contest

1 Entry: Like our Facebook Fan Page

2 Entries: Tweet or FB a picture of you wearing your funkiest socks (and be sure to send us a link!)

Labor Day signifies the end of Summer, the beginning of Football season and respect for workers, which is often displayed through festivals and parades. Labor Day has been celebrated in the United States for more than 120 years.

So take it easy – you deserve it! This weekend, the shipping costs are on us. Go ahead – order whatever you like on our online store and receive free ground shipping all the way through Monday, September 6. Kick your feet up and reward yourself with some comfortable shoes and healthy foot care products or start your early Christmas shopping.

What: Free domestic ground shipping on ALL orders this holiday weekend!

When: Today, September 3, till Monday, September 6, at 11:59 p.m. PST.

How: Use coupon code laborday10 at check out to get this free shipping offer.

Diabetic shoes are essential for people with diabetic feet because they provide protection, comfort and can prevent certain foot problems from occurring.  But what many people don’t know is that you don’t have to be a diabetic in order to enjoy the wonderful features that come with diabetic shoes.  Diabetic shoes can be worn by everyone because the basic difference between them and other normal shoes is the fact they’re better made.  Unfortunately, diabetic shoes in the past have suffered greatly when it came to their looks, but with improved designs and more styles available, diabetic shoes are starting to look more and more like fashionable normal shoes.  So what does this mean?  This means that just about anyone, diabetics and non-diabetics alike, can gain the health benefits that come from wearing diabetic shoes.

At HealthyFeetStore.com, our growing selections of diabetic shoes are not only A5500 Medicare-certified as diabetic footwear, but also come in numerous styles, colors and sizes.  We carry diabetic shoes for women and men from some of the tops brands in the market such as Drew, P.W. Minor, Pedors, Propet, Apis, Acor, Comfortrite, PG Lite, Aetrex, New Balance, Dunham, and Brooks.

Some notable features of diabetic shoes that everyone can enjoy:

Breathable Uppers
Uppers that are made with leather or spandex provide breathability so that feet stay ventilated and moisture-free.  Moisture in the interior of a shoe can be a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi growth, so having shoes that allow breathability reduces the chances of experiencing foot problems such as Toenail Fungus and Athlete’s Foot.

Secure Closure System
A secure closure design will ensure an optimal fit so that the shoe stays on the foot.  Having an optimal fit keeps the foot from moving in the shoe, which ultimately decreases the chances of getting irritations, bunions, and calluses.

Less Seaming
When the lining in the shoe has less seaming or a seamless design, it means the interior is smoother, which improves comfort and reduces the chances of experiencing irritations.

Extra Depth
Having extra depth accommodate diabetics with swollen feet and allows the use of custom orthotics or heel pads.  At HealthyFeetStore.com, we offer diabetic shoes with 3/16″ – 3/8″ of extra depth.

Removable Insole
An insole that can be removed allows for the use of custom orthotics such as diabetic insoles or arch support insoles.  Keep in mind that diabetic insoles are designed to provide the feet protection and comfort where as other insoles, such as arch support inserts, are designed to help correct posture and stability.

Stable Heel Counter
At stable heel counter keeps the heel from moving around in the shoe, which not only helps provide stability and support when walking, but also prevents chafing at the heel and helps eliminate heel pain.

Roomy Toe Box
A roomy toe box keeps the toes from bunching up in the shoe, which typically can cause unhealthy foot conditions such as hammertoes and bunions.  Typically, you should be able to move your toes freely in any type of shoe you wear, so having a roomy toe box allows plenty of room for wiggling toes.

Firm Midsole
A midsole that is firm yet flexible at toe off provides extra stability during the gait cycle. At HealthyFeetStore.com, we carry diabetic shoes with a variety of different midsole designs, from EVA midsoles to polyurethane midsoles.

Thick Sole
A thick sole with added traction provides better footing and can help absorb shock upon impact.  At HealthyFeetStore.com, some of our diabetic shoes have polyurethane soles with rocker bottom designs to help improve the gait cycle.

Widths/Sizes
Diabetic shoes come in various widths and sizes.  At HealthyFeetStore.com, we typically carry Medium, Wide and Extra-Wide widths.  We also carry bigger sizes for those who need them such as a women’s size 15 or a men’s size 18.

Diabetic Shoes are great for:

• Diabetic Feet
• Diabetic Neuropathy
• Swollen Feet
• Hammer Toes
• Bunions
• High Arches
• Wide Feet

It’s definitely time to see a podiatrist (aka: foot doctor) if …

1. If you have chronic back pain and it’s not from trauma
2. If you have arthritis
3. If you have yellow or black toenails
4. If your ankle has been swollen for over an hour
5. If your child often complains of foot pain
6. If you have constant knee pain and you’re not sure why
7. If you think you’ve broken a bone in your foot
8. If you have chronic heel pain
9. If you have been stuffing your feet into heels for decades
10. If everyone around you says you walk funny

Have you ever been to a podiatrist? Why?

Do you think you should go now?

The Aligned and Well™ Fix Your Feet DVD is a very informative video that will not only teach you various foot exercises and stretches, but also explain why it’s important for you to do these exercises to achieve optimal foot health.  With the instruction of Katy Bowman, M.S., Developer of the Aligned and Well™ program, this video provides detailed and easy to understand techniques on how to perform various exercises to strengthen muscles inside the feet to combat unhealthy foot conditions such as plantar fasciitis, bunions, hammer toes, neuromas, neuropathy and shin splints.  By having strong, regularly used muscles in your feet, such as the muscles that support your arch, you’ll gain proper circulation to the feet to keep tissue healthy, and ultimately disease free.  In this video, Katy Bowman will be with you every step of the way, providing tips and techniques, as well as constant health information so that you’re well educated about foot health.  The DVD also comes with Bonus Materials: Human Physics 101 (Human Body Owner’s Manual), which explains how the human body works and how you can get your human machine to function better.

In this video, Katy Bowman shows you the right way to:

• Calf Stretch
• Toe Stretch
• Double Calf Stretch
• Toe Exercises
• Strap Stretch

All of these prescribed movements are recommended for:

• Plantar Fasciitis
• Bunions
• Hammer Toes
• Neuromas
• Neuropathy
• Runner’s Feet Repair
• Shin Splints

Katy Bowman provides and excellent analogy: the alignment of the human body instantly impacts its performance, such as the wheel alignment of a car – if you haven’t been told how to load or use your body properly, you can very much be suffering from a disease that was caused by the misuse of your body.  Fix Your Feet is part of the Aligned and Well™ Program Series.

The Aligned and Well™ Program Will Show You

1. Where your body is right now.
2. Where your body should be.
3. The movements you need to do to get back on track.

You know those celebrities who you envy because they get to wear expensive, high-fashion heels? What you usually don’t see are the weird bumps, busted toe nails and crooked toes that are crammed into those stilettos.

A lot of famous, beautiful women do not have beautiful feet. Taken over by calluses, corns, hammertoes and bunions, their feet become misshapen from heels and every step is painful.

The bunion is a very common and unsightly foot deformity caused by wearing fashionable heels and narrow shoes. Bunions are boney bumps that form at the base of the big toe or little toe. Bunions form when one’s toe is forced at an angle, so the joint becomes swollen and inflamed. If bunions are untreated, they become worse.

Some research shows that bunions may be caused by genetic predisposition. Bunions aren’t inherited but the shape of the foot is, so keep in mind that bunions can be prevented by wearing healthy and comfortable footwear.

Victoria Beckham is infamously known for having bunions. Wearing 7 inch heels with pointy toe boxes will do some nasty stuff to your feet. Surprised?

Iman, Jennifer Gardner, Michelle Yeoh, Oprah, Janice Dickinson, Emmy Rossum, Angela Basset and Paris Hilton all have been spotted with foot deformities.

The equation is simple:

Not only do women put themselves in immense pain to look glamorous, trendy and sexy, but these desired fashion items harm our health. They hurt your feet, which in turn hurts your body, and any shoe will provoke pain, unless it is an orthopedic bunion shoe.

Some women consider getting bunion surgery to fix their misshapen feet and relieve bunion pain, but this surgical fix isn’t cheap or quick. Bunion surgery consists of removing, realigning or fusing the soft tissue and bone near the toe joint and it is the only way to get rid of bunions. Recovery time after bunion surgery can be between 6 weeks to 6 months but there is no guarantee that the surgery will relieve your foot pain.

To prevent your tootsies from looking like the scary feet above, your best bet is to shy away from pointed toe boxes and not buy sky-high heels. Look at your female relatives’ feet. Do they have bunions? If so, do they know when and how they got them? What type of shoes did/do they wear?

If you suffer from bunions and have bunion pain – read through our bunion treatment suggestions, before you consider bunion surgery.

• Wear Foot Alignment socks while sitting around at home to straighten toes
• Wear a bunion cushioning gel sleeve inside a shoe to protect the bunion
• Wear a toe alignment/bunion splint at night to straighten toes
• Take pain reliever cream or pain reliever pills to reduce inflammation and swelling in your feet
• Wear well-fitted, flat shoes with wider toe boxes so your toes have enough wiggle room
• Put arch support insoles in your shoes to give your feet more support

Next time you see a pair of Jimmy Choos or Louboutin – don’t picture what you’d look like wearing them. Picture the damage they could do to your feet.

You’ve been warned.

Check out these photo slideshows of famous celebs’ unhealthy feet:

http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/milkin-it/2010/07/11-ugly-celebrity-feet.html
http://www.celebritysmackblog.com/2010/04/05/ugly-celebrity-feet/
http://photos.tmz.com/galleries/busted_feet#tab=most_recent&id=17612

Top 10 reasons why you should walk in our shoes:

1. Don’t get unsightly bunions or calluses (yes bunions are mainly hereditary, but these deformities show up when you aggravate your feet with too narrow or pointy of shoes)
2. Set a good, healthy example for your family
3. So you can focus on important things during your day – not how much your feet hurt
4. Prevent sweaty, smelly feet
5. Get the most bang for your buck, since our shoes are very durable and will last longer than cheaply-made shoes
6. You will be able to walk the extra distance with a smile on your face
7. Improve your posture and reduce other bodily pains (back, knees, ankles, etc.)
8. You don’t have to learn how to walk in comfortable shoes, as you do with 5 inch heels
9. Allow you to be pain-free enough to work out as often as you’d like for a healthier, trimmer body
10. People won’t laugh at you when they see you hobble around in pain

Can you think of another reason why people should walk in our shoes? Let us know!

Raise your hand if you enjoy Back To School shopping.

For parents, this means taking the time to find the best Back To School deals, sales and coupons, and then spending the money on new attire, backpacks, notebooks, pencils, lunchboxes – the works.

For kids, this means taking time away from playing with friends or relaxing, and instead, being dragged around the malls with parents. They’re forced to try on clothes mom likes and select school supplies with their favorite colors.

Question: How can this frustrating, inconvenient process be turned into an easier and faster experience that will satisfy both kids and parents?

Answer: Shop online!

The online shopping process you will experience with HealthyFeetStore.com will benefit both you and your child.

Here are the top 5 reasons to shop at HealthyFeetStore.com for Back To School footwear:

1. Our online store makes it easy and convenient for parents to order their children shoes, socks and other foot care products, while at the same time, informing themselves about health
2. We are currently offering free domestic ground shipping on any pair of children’s shoes or sandals (this coupon code excludes sale items, slippers and post-op footwear) through August. Just use the coupon code backtoschool in check out
3. HealthyFeetStore.com always offers free exchanges, so you can rest assure that you will find the right size in the right shoe for your child without spending any on shipping
4. When you buy a product from our online store, you also get the comfort of knowing that our shoes are hand-selected by footwear professionals who look for quality, cushion, durability and support in every shoe
5. The Children’s athletic shoes that we sell are designed to support the arch and heel, include cushion for shock absorption, are stable but offer forefoot flexion and are constructed to be extra durable to survive kids’ rough activities.

We highly recommend your kids wear children’s athletic shoes for daily use. Our new Brooks children’s athletic shoes, New Balance children’s athletic shoes and Keen Kid’s Walking Shoes are just what fit the bill.

Please note: We recommend you have your child’s feet professionally measured before you order shoes online, because a child’s shoe size will continue to change and it is best to know your child’s current shoe size. Our Footer Foot Measure Device is compact, light and convenient to have at home to measure your children’s rapidly-growing feet.

Brooks children’s shoes have removable insoles to accommodate custom orthotics, breathable mesh uppers, HPR Plus durable rubber outsoles and HydroFlow ST for extra cushioning. Brooks Ghost Athletic Shoes for boys and girls is an excellent motion control shoe, featuring a strobel last construction to allow enhanced stability and flexibility and Forefoot Cush Pod Construction for maximum flexibility and motion control. Brooks Adrenaline GTS Athletic Shoes for boys and girls offers maximum stability and is ideal to help control pronation in order to prevent future foot pains or injuries. This stability athletic shoe features Diagonal Rollbars to prevent unwanted promation, Strobel last construction for increased stability and flexibility and Forefoot Stable Pod Construction offers excellent stability and responsiveness. Brooks children’s shoes are available in mismatched sizes, to accommodate children who have two different sized feet or who need to only order one shoe.

New Balance children’s shoes are available in medium and wide widths and have removable insoles to accommodate orthotics. New Balance 687 Athletic Shoe features mesh and leather uppers, C-CAP compression-molded EVA for additional midsole cushion and flexibility, ABZORB foam for cushion and compression and non-marking outsoles. The 687 is available in a lace-up closure for a tight fit or is available in an adjustable z-strap closure for boys and girls. New Balance 572 Athletic shoe for boys has mesh and leather uppers, N-FUSE technology for a layering of soft and firm foam to provide both cushion and support, injection molded EVA and an extra aggressive rubber outsole for traction while walking, running or hiking. New Balance 623 Children’s Athletic shoe sports a leather upper, rubber cup outsole and pull tab. The New Balance 623 is available in a lace-up closure or a dual adjustable strap closure.

Keen’s durable trail walking shoe, Targhee, is a very popular style year-round. The kid’s Targhee shoe is water-resistant and features elastic laces so kids can’t trip over untied laces, a toe guard to protect kids’ vulnerable toes, arch support, cushioning, non-skin and non-marking outsole, moisture-wicking lining and a removable vegan-friendly footbed to accommodate customer orthotics. Keen Kid’s Targhee is now available in three fun color combinations.

Ditch the crowded malls and tedious trips to the stores, and take advantage of our free shipping on all kids shoes and sandals through August!

Peripheral neuropathy occurs when the nerves of the peripheral nervous system are diseased or damaged, which usually affects the nerves that connect the spinal cord and brain to other extremities (arms or legs) or parts of the body (muscles, skin or internal organs).  When nerves are damaged, communication from the brain to the rest of the body can be interrupted and cause impaired muscle movements or abnormal sensations in the arms or legs such as numbness, tingling or pain.

Unfortunately, there are more than 100 various types of peripheral neuropathy that are known and it’s a disease that is more common than people think.  Peripheral neuropathy can occur at any age and it’s estimated that around 20 million people in the U.S. suffer from it.  This illness is often times misdiagnosed and patients are sometimes told that they have side effects of other diseases such as cancer or diabetes.  Sadly, there are some instances when patients are diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy but are simply told that they just have to live with it because there is nothing that can be done for it.  Many feel that this has to change and there needs to be better awareness about peripheral neuropathy so that many who suffer with this illness can have support and answers.  To learn more about peripheral neuropathy or make a donation, please visit The Neuropathy Association.

Causes of Peripheral Neuropathy

• Diabetes
• Various cancers
• Inherited diseases
• Poor diet
• Vitamin deficiency
• Certain medication
• Herniated discs in the back
• Alcoholism
• Unknown cause
• Tumors
• Infections
• Toxins

Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy

• Arms or legs feel weak
  • Arms that are weakened could mean having trouble turning door knobs and carrying groceries; or dropping things such as keys
  • Legs that are weakened feel heavy; walking, running and simply walking up stairs can be difficult to do; muscle cramps may be experienced as well
• Numbness, tingling or pain
  • Damaged nerves can cause paresthesias: abnormal sensations such as sharp, deep stabs, pinching, tingling and numbness
  • Patients may feel nothing at all (loss of sensation)
• Glove and Stocking Sensation
  • When patients get the feeling as if they’re wearing gloves or stockings on their bare hands or feet
• Sense of position is lost
  • When patients lose feeling in their feet, they lose coordination when walking, causing many to change the way they walk, usually by widening their stance or dragging their feet

Neuropathy Treatment

• Not all types of peripheral neuropathy can be cured, but there are things that can be done to help patients live comfortably with the disease
• If you suffer from some of the peripheral neuropathy symptoms mentioned above, it’s recommended to see an experienced neurologist before the disease gets worse

Diabetic Neuropathy of the Foot

• Those who suffer from diabetic neuropathy of the foot may experience diabetic foot pain at the beginning; but as the disease advances, patients will most likely lose sensation in their feet, raising the risk of developing foot ulcers, which could lead to amputation if not treated
• It’s recommended to check your feet daily for wounds and seek medical attention if you detect an open wound; make sure you wear proper diabetic socks and diabetic shoes that are comfortable and always do your best to prevent diabetic foot problems from occurring

It’s that time of year: Back to School sales flood the malls and online stores.

Parents are overwhelmed with sales, coupons, specials and advertisements about the coolest trends. Children are in need to get at least one new pair of comfortable shoes to jump, run, kick and play in (aka: destroy) as the year goes on.

But how dare we overlook the single other necessary group of people who complete the Back to School process: teachers. Teachers need comfortable shoes, too!

Just thinking about all the walking, pacing and standing that teachers have to do five days a week make my toes curl. And while they may be sick of lecturing or frustrated with the rebellious kids in class, at least they can count on their feet being cozy. Teachers need shoes that can be as reliable as them – teachers need to be able to react at the drop of a pen if something goes wrong, so they are in need of cushioned, low-to-the-ground, closed-heel footwear.

If you are shopping for teacher shoes, remember that it is important to be comfortable and look professional. Most schools (if not all) have dress codes, most of which recommend closed heel shoes, without being too casual or fancy.

We recommend you do not wear:

• Flip flops
• High heels
• Tennis shoes (unless you are going on a field trip or you are a physical education teacher)

To reduce your chances of injury, we suggest you wear:

• Sensible flats
• Professional oxfords
• Kitten heels
• Small wedges
• Closed heels
• Close-toed

Our online store sells various comfortable shoes for teachers:

Teachers Who Are Aching To Be Comfy

Suffering from sore or sensitive feet? Standing all day with aching feet can increase your pain and worsen the problem. Soothe your feet and slip on a pair of Aetrex shoes, which have wider toe boxes to prevent bunions and are available in multiple widths for a perfect fit. Aetrex wedges are lightweight, and made with breathable leather linings and a heel counter for added support. Want to look professional with a casual edge? The Aetrex Bianca is a feminine wedge that will prevent foot pain and the Aetrex Andrea Wedge’s upper is made of a stretchy fabric to gently hug your sensitive feet. The Aetrex Lucy is a simple Mary Jane style with firm counters, additional cushioning and two removable insoles to accommodate custom orthotics.

Teachers Who Are Fashion-forward

If you are an avid heel-wearer, have no fear, Naot combines super cute styles with comfortable attributes to construct flawless shoes that women can wear anywhere. Naot dress shoes have wider heels to enhance balance and comfort, so your foot health isn’t jeopardized while you stay stylish and professional. The Naot Trendy has a metal shank for added stability, an adjustable strap and a 2 inch heel height. The Naot Pleasure has a tied bow accessory with a 2 1/4 inch heel. The Naot Gleam has a soft upper, side zipper and 2 1/2 inch heel. Naot’s footbeds are made of soft cork and have arch support, deep heel indentation and hallux support to promote a healthy weight distribution. If you are looking for comfortable teachers shoes but don’t want to sacrifice style, some closed heel Naot styles could be the shoes you’ve been searching for.

Teachers Who Are Perfectionists

For women who need comfortable teacher shoes, Drew makes a lot of women’s styles that will do the trick, ranging from casual to dressy. Drew women’s shoes are available in multiple widths, have removable insoles to accommodate custom orthotics, dual density heels to absorb shock, low heels and tempered steel shanks for added stability. The Drew Kerry has a unique stitched pattern upper and a 7/8 inch heel. The Drew Alicia has a soft leather upper and 1 2/8 inch heel. The Drew Isabel has an adjustable strap and is Medicare coded A5500 as a diabetic shoe. Drew women’s shoes are perfectly professional and will allow a perfect fit.

Teachers With Vibrant Personalities

Youthful and fun, Alegria Palomas are eccentric Mary Janes available in bold colors and patterns. Palomas have an adjustable hook and loop strap with a decorative button, removable footbed, extra depth and an anatomically-correct, cushioned footbed that slowly conforms to the natural shape of your feet. Alegria’s staple, lightweight rocker bottom outsole rolls naturally with every step, which reduces strain, prevents injury and encourages proper posture. Pick out a pattern or color that suits you or buy as many colors as you want to match your mood of the day. Alegria Palomas are available in Plum Patent, Tortoise, Brown Peace & Love, Snow Leopard, Black Napa Leather and more.

Teachers Who Love Cozy Clogs

Some people just won’t give up their slip-on favorites. Since slip-on shoes do not belong in the classroom, we will improvise: Sanita makes closed back clogs that look and feel like clogs, but offer you the support and secure fit you need. Sanita closed back clogs have roomy toe boxes for wiggle room, padded insteps, protective heel cap, anatomically shaped non-removable insole that will absorb moisture and a stapled construction for enhanced durability. These features will reduce your chances of foot odor, blisters, corns and bunions. Sanita’s shock-absorbing polyurethane sole has added traction and has a special Roll Off rocker bottom design that will ease your strides. Sanita Brigde has a faux crocodile patent leather upper. Sanita Croco Professional Clog has a shiny, high-quality croco leather upper. Sanita Oiled Leather Professional Clog has a smooth, high-quality oiled leather upper.

Teachers Who Prefer It Old School

We also have comfortable teachers shoes for the more conservative dressers. Available in widths from narrow to double wide, PW Minor shoes can fit any sensitive teacher’s feet and bring him or her a new world of relief. PW Minor has removable insoles to accommodate orthotics, and most of their shoes have wide toe boxes to prevent bunions, extra cushioning and are coded as diabetic footwear. PW Minor Women’s Sasha Mary Jane shoe has a moisture-wicking lining, added depth, elastic gore at toe box entry and added traction in the outsole to prevent slipping. PW Minor Tory has long firm inside counters, moisture-wicking lining and an adjustable strap. Softwalk is known for their “eggcrate” construction footbed which is extremely cushy and will sooth sensitive feet. Softwalk Jupiter is a simple Mary Jane style offered in 5 different widths and is sure to keep your feet comfortable.

For the Male Teachers

Men looking for comfortable shoes for teachers need to follow the same rules as women: wear comfortable, professional-looking, closed-heeled shoes, without looking too fancy. Aetrex has a great collection of men’s professional oxfords, made with high-quality leather and removable insoles. Aetrex Classic Oxford has a semi-curved last, slip-resistant sole, soft padded collar, cushioned interior and a removable insole. Finn Comfort offers German-made casual and professional shoes for men, including the Finn Comfort Dijon, which has hand-stitched leather uppers, leather linings, an orthopedic footbed and a shock-absorbing sole. Dunham constructs stylish men’s shoes for hard-working men. The Dunham Burlington Dress Shoe has a waterproof and smooth grain leather upper, waxed laces, padded tongue, leather lining, cushioning at the heel and forefoot, stability shank single-unit sole and is Medicare coded as diabetic footwear.