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How to Shorten High Heels

By Jane Baron · 14 years ago

We all know that high heels are bad for our feet, ankles, knees, posture… The list goes on! But that doesn’t seem to stop us from wearing them. Pain may equal beauty in the short ...

Is a pair of squeaky shoes driving you past the point of insanity? Try these simple techniques to return your shoes to their normal, stealthy selves. Option #1: Baby Powder Remove the insole and sprinkle ...

History of the High Heel

By Jane Baron · 14 years ago

Believe it or not, the high heel was originally invented for purely practical purposes! Forget about aesthetics or Vogue’s claim that the high heel’s sole purpose is to show off a woman’s leg! Shoes with ...

The History of the Saucony Shoe Manufacturing Company

By Jane Baron · 14 years ago

Saucony shoes have been around for 111 years. Founded in 1898 by four businessmen from Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the shoe company’s fortunes and merchandise followed the course of American history. The name of the company is ...

How to Spot Fake Uggs

By Jane Baron · 14 years ago

Believe it or not, a "Made in China" label is actually a good sign on a pair of genuine Ugg boots. The shoes are, in fact, made in China by Deckers Inc. (an American company) ...

Causes and Complications of Toe Amputation

By Jane Baron · 14 years ago

Toe amputations may be necessary for several reasons. Infection is perhaps the most common cause for infection and is often associated with foot problems relating to diabetes. In addition to infection, toes may need to ...

Reebok Freestyle

By Jane Baron · 14 years ago

In 1982, Reebok introduced the Reebok "Freestyle", a woman’s athletic shoe designed for aerobic exercise. This new shoe marked a shift in the athletic shoes market towards athletic shoes designed for sports other than jogging ...

Exercises for Runner’s Knee

By Jane Baron · 14 years ago

Runner’s knee and other knee injuries often result from imbalanced muscles in the thighs. It is necessary to strengthen the quadriceps and the hamstrings so that your body is balanced, and your knees are not ...

Air Jordans

By Jane Baron · 14 years ago

In 1984, the athletic shoe company Nike was going through a rough patch. The jogging craze that swept the nation in the ‘70s was cooling down, aerobics was heating up and consumers were looking to ...

Causes and Treatments for Overlapping Toes

By Jane Baron · 14 years ago

Overlapping toes is usually a congenital deformity that causes one toe to lie on top of another toe. It most often occurs with the little toe, but the middle toes can also be affected. Sometimes ...

How to Treat Cracked Heels

By Jane Baron · 14 years ago

There are several steps you can take to cure your cracked heels in the comfort of your home. Check below for a few of the most successful home remedies. At home treatment. • Applying a ...

What Causes Cracked Heels?

By Jane Baron · 14 years ago

My aunt was always taking a pumice stone to her heels. The skin on her feet was consistently hard, dry and cracked. (Like dinosaur skin, I thought.) Looking from her feet to my soft baby-skinned ...

How to Treat a Sprained Toe

By Jane Baron · 14 years ago

A good treatment regimen for recovering from a sprained toe may include: 1. Rest. This is perhaps the simplest treatment and the most difficult to commit to, but if a sprained toe is going to ...

Should I Pop My Blister?

By Jane Barron · 14 years ago

Every time I am unfortunate enough to get a blister, I am confronted by the age-old questions: to pop or not to pop. And which method is better for my feet in the long run? ...