Archive for the 'Foot Health' Category

Tips For Breaking in New Shoes

Posted August 18, 2009 by Anna

Don’t you get a thrill when you buy a pair of shoes, open the box, and get a whiff of that new leather smell?  While shoe shopping and shoe wearing are a few of my favorite activities, I dread breaking in new shoes.  Too many times I’ve gone out in new shoes without taking the [...]

Aetrex ‘Montserrat’ Sandalistas

Posted July 23, 2009 by Anna

Here’s one more comfortable summer sandal for your consideration.  Aetrex shoes are designed with the combined knowledge of over 25 certified pedorthists, ensuring the ultimate in comfort and support.  This ‘Montserrat‘ sandal ($134.95) is part of the Sandalistas collection, and it is the perfect sandal for vacation, travel, or just relaxing on the front porch.  [...]

Do Healing Shoes Live Up To The Hype?

Posted June 2, 2009 by Anna

They’re the latest thing in health and fitness - shoes that claim to offer shoes that ease back pain, burn calories and tone your bottom.  But does such footwear deliver on all the promises?  MailOnline asked Emma Supple and Lorraine Jones of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists to review some of the newest [...]

Dr. Rosenberg’s Instant Arches Provide Comfort & Support For Tired Feet

Posted March 10, 2009 by Anna

After a busy day running around in high heels, pumps, sandals, flip-flops, or boots, those 26 bones in each of your feet are probably screaming for help!  Well, thankfully when you place Dr. Rosenberg’s Instant Arches® in your shoes, the joints, muscles and ligaments in your feet become more stable and balanced. You will be [...]

Have Your Foot Health/Comfort Questions Answered on Da Vinci’s Blog Log

Posted February 21, 2009 by Anna

High heels are a passion of mine, but I do know that they can take a toll on feet.  From blisters to sore heels and toes, those stilettos and peep toe pumps can really hurt.  So what’s a girl to do, if she wants to continue rockin’ the heels but also wants to protect and [...]

Walk with Catwalk Confidence, Thanks to “Dr. Legs”

Posted January 17, 2009 by Anna

We all know stilettos are a girl’s best friend because they make us feel sexy and in control.  They lean out the legs and make the entire body look leaner.  However, as the fashion industry continues to push the envelope of heel height, many women are finding it more and more difficult to put up [...]

Word of the Week: Flatfoot

Posted October 6, 2008 by Anna

Flatfoot is often a complex disorder with diverse symptoms and varying degrees of deformity and disability.  All types of flatfoot have in common partial or total collapse of the arch of the foot.

Health problems such as rheumatoid arthritis or diabetes sometimes increase the risk of developing flatfoot. In addition, adults who are overweight frequently have [...]

Ankle Straps Can Be A Real Pain!

Posted September 8, 2008 by Anna

I recently got this reader question in my inbox, and it’s a tough one!  Read the Q&A and leave your thoughts below.
Q: I recently bought the cutest shoes by Guess - called the GW Fountain in Pink at my local Macy’s store. What was even sweeter was the fact they on the sale rack AND [...]