Whether you have wide or narrow feet, you know that finding special sized shoes is difficult. The most difficult type of special shoe to find is one for a wide or large foot. Having large feet does not have to mean you should pay high prices to have custom made shoes. There are a large […]

No one relishes the pain and discomfort that accompanies improperly fitting shoes- ouch! There are a number of foot conditions that can result over time from shoes that don’t fit properly. These include plantar fasciitis, bunions, corns and calluses, Morton’s neuroma metatarsalgia, and toe conditions such as hammer toes/claw toes and ingrown toenails.
Plantar fasciitis […]

The word “moccasin” can be traced back to the year 1612 and originated from a Virginia Algonquian language. Moccasins are footwear (low tailored shoes) that are constructed from soft leather (generally deerskin) and were at first the predominant footwear for hunters, traders, settlers and the North American Indian tribes. Moccasins are soft, and very quiet […]

Without question, the skate shoe was one trend very few fashion forecasters saw coming. It was one that simply snuck up on the fashion world and took it by storm. The whole concept of the shoe was that it looks and feels like a tennis shoe but has wheels that lock in underneath […]

It is a question you will undoubtedly ask yourself as your baby ages. You may hold your baby all the time, but is it possible that he still needs shoes? It may be, but in order for you to make the proper decision about your baby’s footwear you should just make sure you have the […]

If you are into the sports that are part of track and field, it is important to make sure you get the right shoe. Running shoes are the most important piece of equipment a track lover can purchase. It is important that you, like the pros, spend some time checking out shoes until you find […]

An oxford shoe is basically just a shoe constructed from heavy leather that features enclosed lacing. Historically oxford shoes were made of untanned leather and were plain in their design with little if any ornamentation. The shoe got its start back in Ireland and Scotland. The modern oxford shoes are today come in a variety […]

When you are a nurse, you may be working in a hospital, doctor’s office, care facility, or a clinic. No matter where you work there is one thing for sure; you are on your feet all day. Being a nurse not only takes a great deal of education and patience, it also takes […]

Did you ever wonder why there are so many types of running shoes and athletic footwear styles? The main reason is to avoid foot injuries by creating a shape and style of shoe that is appropriate for different sports and activities.
Athletic shoes are made into both standard and sometimes odd sizes for men, women, […]

For those on the job, steel-toed boots can be a necessity. In fact, many job sites will actually require you to wear steel-toed boots before you can even enter the site, much less work on it. These types of rules are not just to make your shoe choices limited, but are actually set in place […]