Quiz: What’s Your Sandal Style?

Mar 5th, 2013 by JennaG | 1 Comment So Far

 Whats your sandal style

1. You wear your favorite pair of sandals when you…

a. Are being active with family

b. Run errands or work on projects at home

c. Grab lunch

d. Wear a spring dress or dress shorts

 

2. What do you look for in sandals?

a. Cushion

b. Laid back look

c. Adjustable comfort

d. Style

 

3. I shop for sandals for:

a. After a workout

b. Vacation

c. Cruising around town

d. Semi dress occasions

 

4. I need sandals that are suitable for:

a. Active lifestyle

b. Kicking back and relaxing

c. Walking

d. Eating dinner out (without getting disapproving looks)

 

5. Weekend plans usually include:

a. Sports events

b. Peaceful, low-key activities

c. Exploring, seeing new sites

d. Enjoying the finer things in life

 

If you answered mostly A’s: Slide Sandal

Slide sandals offer comfort and casual style, great for after a workout or an outdoor event. They’re easy to slide on when you head out the door, and just as easy to slide off when you’re ready to jump in the pool or feel the grass between your toes.

 

Slide Sandals

 

If you answered mostly B’s: Thong Sandal

The classic thong sandal is the ultimate relaxed footwear- what other sandal is named after the sound it makes? Flip….flop….flip….flop. They’re a must-pack item for vacation, and the perfect sandals for enjoying a day at the beach. Potentially the fastest footwear to put on and take off, the thong sandal can have you out the door to run errands or pick up the kids.

Thong Sandals Men and Women

If you answered mostly C’s: Adjustable Strap Sandal

You’re not the type to just sit back and relax, you enjoying getting out there and seeing the sites! Adjustable strap sandals are ideal for walking long distances, whether you’re shopping around town or on a trip. Easily adjust sandal straps for a comfortable fit throughout the day. Adjustable straps around the ankle and heel also add support and prevent foot fatigue, so you can keep moving.

Adjustable sandals

If you answered mostly D’s: Wedge/ Heel Sandal (Women), Fisherman Sandal (Men)

Ladies, nothing says spring and summer to you like a easy breezy dress and a cute wedge sandal. Make the warm weather official with a heel or wedge sandal that shows off your pedicure on casual Friday or enjoying a night out. Stylish wedge and heel sandals show off your personal style while your toes enjoy the breeze.

For the guys, you want a sandal you can wear out to dinner without catching disapproving looks. You want comfort without crossing the line. That’s why fisherman sandals are just your style. Leather straps allow enough breathability and easy comfort of a sandal, without showing too much toe. Wear them with summer slacks or khaki shorts and you’re good to go.

 

Wedge Fisherman Sandal

 

 

Plan Your Trip with Propet – Marked down 10% + Free Shipping

Mar 1st, 2013 by JennaG | Be The First To Comment
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Extend your trip with Propet, shoes made to walk the world and right now all Propet shoes are marked down 10% and free shipping* on Propet orders with coupon propet2013. These walking shoes offer the cushion and support your feet need for long-lasting comfort- they’re also lightweight and stylish.

Bring the Propet Travel Walker II Women’s Walking Shoe on your next trip, a must-pack item for walking and traveling. The lightweight mesh upper makes this walking shoe easy to pack in your suitcase. The Travel Walker II is also the ideal shoe for going through TSA Security, with an elastic lace and toggle closure. Traction on the outsole provides grip for various terrains while you’re exploring the sites, and Propet outsoles come with a 1,000 mile or six month guarantee.

Plan your trip with Propet and this weekend only when you purchase Propet footwear at HealthyFeetStore.com you save 10% and ship your order for free* when you enter promo code propet2013 at checkout. Offer ends Sunday March 3, 2013 at midnight PST.

Shop Propet Walking Shoes and Save 10% plus Free Shipping This Weekend Only!  

Brands Giving Back

Feb 27th, 2013 by JennaG | Be The First To Comment
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At HealthyFeetStore.com we strive to provide our customers with quality orthopedic footwear to meet their foot care needs, and carry only the top footwear brands. Many of the shoe brands we carry not only design superior footwear, but they use their success to give back. In this blog post we’re recognizing a few of our brands who give back by supporting non-profit organizations, health care research and provide shoes to those in need. Their efforts help better communities, raise childhood obesity awareness, support integrative medicine, and help athletic programs stay afloat. Support these brands and you’ll be doing more than improving your foot health.

Brooks

There are several ways that Brooks has given back over the years to share their love of running and athletics, as well as the humanitarian interests of their employees. Every year Brooks Sports gives each employee $300 of Brooks gear to donate to a cause they care about. Brooks is also in their third year running the Inspiring Coaches Program who award coaches who inspire their athletes and their community to run and be active. Athletes can nominate their coaches for a chance to win $5,000 in Brooks performance running gear for their team, $500 cash for team expenses and more.

Brooks Inspiring Coaches

Soles4Souls

Soles4Souls collects new and used shoes and brings them to those in need. So far they have distributed more than 19 million pairs of shoes to people in over 127 countries.  This includes victims of natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina the 2004 tsunami that hit Southeast Asia. SOLE and Brooks are two HealthyFeetStore.com vendors who support Soles4Souls.

Dr. Andrew Weil

Dr. Andrew Weil puts 100% of his after tax profits from OrthaheelWeil Integrative Footwear (and other brands) into the Weil Foundation. The Weil Foundation supports integrative medicine and the reform of medical education, and has awarded over $3.5 Million to integrative medicine programs since 2006.

“I created the Weil Foundation as a long-term funding mechanism for the advancement of integrative medicine through training, research, the education of the public, and policy reform. I believe the day is coming when all doctors will be routinely trained in integrative medicine. Donors who contribute to the Foundation through this website – plus the tens of thousands of health-wise consumers who buy Weil endorsed products – are partners with me in bringing that day closer.”

Andrew Weil, M.D.Weil Foundation

 

New Balance

The New Balance Foundation has awarded more than $40 million to non-profit organizations for the betterment of children and society, with a primary focus on combating the epidemic of childhood obesity. For over 30 years The New Balance Foundation has supported charitable organizations whose efforts promote healthy lifestyles and prevent childhood obesity. The Foundation has helped provide resources for parents, children, and healthcare providers to increase awareness of childhood obesity, provide evidence-based treatments for overweight and obese children, and advocate for policy changes to promote healthy weight.

New Balance Foundation

Get Feet Sandal Ready for Spring with FREE Shipping on all Orders

Feb 22nd, 2013 by JennaG | Be The First To Comment

Are your feet sandal ready?

Free shipping on all orders* with coupon code sandal13

Pamper your feet and get ready for sandal season with foot care products from HealthyFeetStore.com and FREE shipping on all orders* with coupon code sandal13. If it’s been a while since your feet saw the light of day, pamper them with non-toxic and anti-fungal nail polishes, foot scrubbers, therapeutic foot creams and more. And right now all orders ship for free.*

Find everything you need to get back to healthy, attractive feet on the HealthyFeetStore.com foot care products page and get your order in by Sunday February 24, 2013 at midnight for FREE shipping*- enter coupon code sandal13 at checkout.

*Free shipping applies to domestic ground shipping

Brooks PureProject Shoes Video: Employee Quick Tips

Feb 19th, 2013 by John Almodovar | Be The First To Comment

Watch HealthyFeetStore.com’s Chris Ramirez talk about features of the Brooks PureProject collection. See how Brooks PureProject shoes have the same cushioning features of bulky athletic shoes but with the minimalist profile design.

Presidents’ Day Sale at HealthyFeetStore.com

Feb 15th, 2013 by John Almodovar | Be The First To Comment

President's Day Sale at HealthyFeetStore.com

HealthyFeetStore.com is offering a Presidents’ Day sale this weekend, which includes 15% off any order* and free shipping on orders over $50*.  New products as well as sale & clearance items are included.

Just enter coupon code pres2013 at checkout.  Hurry!  This Presidents’ Day sale ends on 2/18/2013 at midnight, PST.

*See HealthyFeetStore.com’s coupon page for details and exclusions.

Giveaway: Free Shoes from HealthyFeetStore.com

Feb 12th, 2013 by JennaG | Be The First To Comment

 

Free shoes

 

We’re giving away a free pair of shoes during our short, simple and sweet giveaway. It’s easy to enter via Facebook, and one person will walk, run, or strut away in a new pair of shoes, how cool is that? Whether you’ve been wanting a new pair of running shoes, sandals for spring, or a shiny new pair for the office, we got you covered!

What you win:

  • Grand prize winner receives 1 pair of shoes of their choice (up to $150 value) featured on HealthyFeetStore.com.
  • First  runner up receives 1 free footcare product of their choosing.

Giveaway Dates:

  • Tuesday February 12, 2013 – Thursday February 14, 2013
  • Winner announced Friday on Facebook

How to Play – It’s Easy!

  • Go to the HealthyFeetStore.com Facebook page and share the Free Shoe Giveaway graphic you see on the HealthyFeetStore Facebook wall (the same one as you see below.) Tell us why you want to win a free pair of shoes- that’s it! Multiple shares won’t be counted, everyone gets one entry, one shot at a free pair of shoes up to $150 value.

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Hurry! This giveaway is short and sweet, visit the HealthyFeetStore.com Facebook page now

Foot Comfort on Super Bowl Sunday

Feb 1st, 2013 by John Almodovar | Comments Off

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The Super Bowl is more than just a game.  It’s a day that should be a holiday because we celebrate it as if it was Christmas, New Years Eve, the Fourth of July, and Thanksgiving all rolled up into one.  It’s a day when girlfriends, wives, sisters, mothers, and grandmothers join together in unison to drink, eat and be merry with their male counter parts.  It’s a day when people actually look forward to seeing commercials on TV because let’s face it, big time corporations pay big time bucks to entertain us during timeouts.  The Super Bowl, in my opinion, is the best day of the year because it means football, comfort, food, cold beverages, and good times.  So where does foot comfort come into to play? Well, let’s think about it.  Foot comfort is crucial when celebrating anything, and to acquire foot comfort you’ll need proper footwear.  This is where HealthyFeetStore.com can be your very best friend and an ally against sore, painful feet on Super Bowl Sunday.

Below are recommended shoes and foot care products that will keep your feet comfortable and healthy during the big game.

Sheepskin Slippers

Sheepskin SlippersSo picture this – you’re on the couch with bed hair, wearing a robe with a big bowl of chips on your belly and a cold one in your hand as the Super Bowl pre-game commentary plays in the background.  You’re enjoying Super Bowl Sunday in the comfort of your own home and you just took the last sip of your beer.  You then begin to get off the couch to get another brewski when you notice that your tile floor is cold and hard against your feet, making you wince in discomfort.   So, how could you have made this situation better?  Well, you could have easily put a mini fridge or cooler full of beer next to your couch, but that would have been a bit excessive, so the next best thing would have been to wear sheepskin slippers.  Why – because sheepskin slippers are extremely comfortable.  They’re soft, cushioned and have thermoregulation properties, which means they’ll keep your feet warm in the winter and cool in the summer.  They also have durable outsoles – something that would come in handy during touchdown dances or quick trips from your couch to the bathroom.

Arch Support Insoles

Arch Support InsertsSo picture this – you find yourself at a sophisticated Super Bowl party where the dress code doesn’t include sweat pants or jerseys.  At this point, you’re probably asking yourself, “Why did I come to this party?”  But at least the setting is nice, the food is gourmet, and the wine is poured like an endless waterfall.  But unfortunately, your feet start to get sore because you wore dress shoes with no arch support.  The more you walk around, the more you over-pronate, causing painful stress in your feet and lower limbs.  So how could you have prevented this?  Well, you probably should have skipped the party

in the first place, but since you didn’t, putting arch support insoles with a heel cup design into your shoes would have been a great idea.  Arch support insoles provide the support needed to align lower limbs and the heel cup design helps stabilize the heel.  Arch support insoles can also help improve posture and alleviate discomfort caused by over-pronation, plantar fasciitis, heel pain, arch pain and back pain.  Having arch support insoles in your shoes would have also minimized your foot discomfort as you high-tailed out of that stupid party.

Diabetic Socks

Diabetic SocksSo picture this – you’re about to join your loved one on the couch to watch the big game.  You have your stretchy pants on and you’re wearing your teams jersey that’s two sizes too big, which is perfect since you plan to feast on kettle chips, salsa, pizza, ribs, cheeseburgers, wings, beer, wine and just about anything that can be consumed during the big game.  Instead of wearing shoes, you opt to wearing socks because you’re a sock person.  But as you sift through your sock drawer, all you find are old-crusty- holed cotton socks that were once soft to the touch.  So what could you have done to make this situation better?  You should have packed your drawer full of diabetic socks.  Remember, you don’t have to be a diabetic to wear diabetic socks.  Think of diabetic socks as regular socks on steroids. They’re made with materials that are healthier than plain cotton material, they’re just as warm as other socks, and they’re designed to offer therapeutic benefits by reducing pressure points due to their seamless design. They also offer antibacterial properties and wick moisture away to keep feet dry, refreshed and odor-free, which is a good thing since you wouldn’t want to kill the awesome Super Bowl vibe with smelly feet.

Athletic Shoes

Orthopedic Athletic ShoesSo picture this – you’re at your buddy’s barbeque Super Bowl party where participating in fun, physical activities are part of the norm before the big game.  In fact, your friend has come up with a theme for his party: The Super Bowl Olympics, which includes potato sack races, horse shoes, Frisbee football, pony-keg tossing and dodge ball.  But after sprinting down the field to score an important touchdown during Frisbee football, you have to come out of the game due to foot pain that was most likely caused by your flat, un-cushioned skateboard shoes; and because you now have foot pain, your team members  have abandoned you, making you the loner of the party.   So how could you have prevented this from happening?  You should have worn well designed athletic shoes that have orthopedic features.  Orthopedic-friendly athletic shoes have removable footbeds that can be replaced with custom orthotics or arch support inserts. They also have breathable upper designs to keep feet moisture-free, and their footbeds are anatomically shaped, well cushioned and shock absorbent.  By wearing orthopedic athletic shoes you would have experienced all day comfort, won gold in all events, and been the MVP of the Super Bowl Olympics.

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Pregnancy Foot Pain Prevention and Care

Jan 11th, 2013 by JennaG | Be The First To Comment

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 Spenco for Her Total Support - Women's Arch Support InsolesDuring pregnancy it’s common for women to experience foot problems they never encountered before. Over-pronation (flat feet) and edema (swelling of Sockwell compression socksfeet) often develop during pregnancy. Natural weight gain puts added pressure on the knees and ankles, which can lead to heel pain, arch pain, and ball-of-foot pain. But foot pain and discomfort can be treated and prevented with some simple footwear adjustments and regular care during pregnancy. Keep reading to learn how to keep your feet healthy and happy while they walk for two. Now before you kiss your shoe collection goodbye and dread the onset of swollen ankles, review the foot care tips below- you’ll see the treatments for expecting moms are things you already enjoy. So take a relaxing bath, then put your feet up while you shop for new shoes and nail polish.

Dr.'s Remedy Nail PolishIt’s not uncommon for a woman to change shoe size several times throughout the course of pregnancy, and so it’s important to adjust footwear accordingly. Don’t squeeze your swollen feet into shoes that are too small, or lack cushioning and support. Going up an extra size and adding orthotic insoles to shoes will keep feet comfortable and supported as they carry two. If you stick to your pre-pregnancy shoes you run the risk of developing bunions and ball-of-foot pain. Over-pronation and decreased balance during pregnancy can be treated with orthotic insoles, which can greatly decrease any pain and discomfort by correcting alignment. Wearing socks that promote circulation will also help decrease swelling and provide relief from foot problems.

Edema usually occurs during the later months of pregnancy when the body retains water and causes swelling. You can reduce the effects of edema by reducing your salt intake, putting your feet up whenever possible and taking a bath to decrease swelling. Wearing compression socks also help improve circulation which will decrease swelling and relieve foot pain.

It’s vital to switch out your nail polishes too (that is if you can still reach your toes!) Harmful chemicals found in nail polishes, such as Formaldehyde, Toluene, and DBP (Dibutylphthalate), have been linked to infertility and birth defects.

Foot problems associated with pregnancy:

  • Over-pronation
  • Edema (swelling of feet)
  • Arch pain
  • Heel pain
  • Metatarsalgia (ball of foot pain)

Treatments:

  • Orthotics
  • Proper fitting footwear is a must!
  • Wear socks that promote circulation
  • Reflexology
  • Stretch and massage legs and feet daily or when sore
  • Take a warm bath to relax muscles and decrease swelling

Daily tips:

  • Put your feet up whenever possible
  • Stay hydrated; drink plenty of water to reduce cramping
  • Cut salt from your diet to reduce swelling
  • Walk to promote circulation in legs
  • Avoid walking barefoot, your feet need support
  • Do NOT use drug store nail polish with toxins

 

Food for Feet

Jan 10th, 2013 by JennaG | Comments Off

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Foot injuries, swollen feet from uncomfortable dress shoes, pregnancy, and diabetic foot problems can all cause feet to feel tired and uncomfortable. Boost your foot health by incorporating super foods into your diet to fight inflammation and improve circulation in feet. Eat what you like from the foods and herbs mentioned below and don’t worry about the rest. You don’t need to take in all of these foods to improve foot health, just pick your favorites and focus on those. Even adding just two of these foods and herbs to your day can help improve circulation, decrease inflammation, and offer other benefits that will carry over to improve overall health and well being.

Ginger, Turmeric, and Boswelin (find in capsule form) are natural inflammation fighters. Turmeric can be found in delicious curries, so you can get your spicy fix while decreasing inflammation. Add these herbs to your diet and see full results after two months.

Fruit to improve circulation

You can also improve circulation by eating citrus fruits- oranges, grapefruit, papaya, cantaloupe, kiwis

and strawberries can improve blood circulation by as much as 35% according the Diabetes Health. This is especially important for diabetics who are at risk for developing neuropathy.

To increase blood flow, eat nuts and seeds such as cayenne, turmeric and sunflower seeds. Garlic, onions, salmon and avocados all help improve circulation. Also look for foods containing Lycopene, a natural antioxidant found in tomatoes, watermelon, and apricots.

Quick tips:

  • Avoid meats, cheeses and other animal products that are grilled, fried, or broiled. This causes the body to absorb toxins that lead to inflammation, insulin resistance, diabetes, vascular and kidney disease and Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Try to add a natural anti inflammation or circulation boosting food to at least one snack and one meal a day.
  • By incorporating some of these foods into your diet you will feel results within a few days, while others take two months to see full results.

Foods to improve circulation & fight inflammation:

Add to breakfast:

  • Grapefruit
  • Cantaloupe
  • Blueberries
  • Flax seeds and flax oil

Snacks:

  • Sunflower seeds
  • Orange
  • Watermelon
  • Celery
  • Walnuts

Add to lunch:

  • Avocado
  • Tomatoes
  • Kale
  • Spinach

Add to dinner:

  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Turmeric
  • Salmon
  • Broccoli

Add to dessert:

  • Strawberries
  • Cherries
  • Raspberries
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