Sandals

I don’t suspect that many people think about the environmental footprint that their shoes make.  Fortunately, OluKai realizes the impact of each shoe, so that you can take a step towards a greener future – literally!   OluKai is a company that takes its environmental mission very seriously, and it shows in the quality of their products.  Never sacrificing their philosophy for comfort and style, OluKai has created the perfect marriage of conscientious and comfortable footwear.

For people who need sandals to be comfortable and corrective for foot problems, finding stylish ones can be a real challenge.  My search ended with Orthaheel sandals.  These sandals are every bit as nice to look at as they are comfortable and refreshing to wear.  Even people without chronic foot problems get the benefits from these terrific sandals.

Regret. It’s such a powerful word that resonates will all of us. We regret something we have or haven’t done or said. I have quite a few regrets, but lately I’ve acquired a new one: I regret wasting years without having owned these sandals. When I first saw the MBT Kisumu 2 sandal, I wasn’t quite sure what to think. Like all MBTs, they are a little funny looking with their inverted crescent moon sole. When I first tried these on, they felt like old friends. But then after walking around in them for a few days, that pang of regret hit. They are simply amazing. Cool, ultra-comfortable, well made, and healthy (yes, healthy).

I saw her walking down the street and was immediately enamored. Her skin was the color of milky espresso, hair long and a shadow shy of black, large almond eyes that mirrored the grey sky above. She was tall and lean, wearing an ankle length batik skirt and rust colored peasant blouse. She was amazing, but I easily could have just kept walking. Then I saw her shoes. Oh, those shoes. I don’t use this word often or lightly, but they were sexy. Simple red thongs with a thick band that slid up the middle of her beautiful feet. And not only did they look fantastic, they made her look like she was walking barefoot – a stride so easy you’d have thought she was walking on a warm, sandy beach.

While our feet were designed to work on natural surfaces, they spend most of their time on unnatural surfaces today, which has led to a lot of pain and injuries throughout the human body.  This is because our feet are unable to roll over in order to contact the ground, and thus we now have flat arches that will disrupt the normal functioning of our knees and the alignment of our hips, while also placing more pressure on our lower back.  For this reason, Phillip Vasyli, an Australian podiatrist, designed Orthaheel shoes, which are both flexible and lightweight.  These shoes are ideal for people who have heel pain (i.e., plantar fasciitis) or pronation, as well as athletes and people who are undergoing orthotic treatment.  Today these shoes are available in more than 2

Skechers Tone Ups are very similar in concept to Skechers Shape Ups.  Like their sneaker counterparts, the sandals are designed to help you burn calories, tone your muscles and improve your posture – just from everyday wear.  Tone Ups also happen to be a collection of very cute sandals that are perfect for summer wear so you don’t miss a step from your Shape Ups.  My personal favorite for this season is the “Shadow Box.”  This is a flip-flop style sandal with all of the fitness benefits - and sequins!  While I love the look of them, check out the benefits that go along with every pair of Tone Ups.

Easy to Find

So many of us are caretakers in or way or another. We take care of family, friends, coworkers, pets, acquaintances, and others. But what about us? Who takes care of us? Who spoils us? Usually, no one. So we need to take matters into our own hands and do it ourselves. Buy a little something that makes us feel special. That’s where Clarks Latin Cha Cha thongs come in. They lend a spark to any outfit and put a smile on your face every time you look down at your feet.

She knew she had written down the right address, but after 3 trips around the block she also knew something was wrong. This number did not exist. There was no there there. The sun was going down, the air was heavy and warm, people pushed by and seemed to growl. She wanted this to end. She tried another street, reversed the numbers, anything she could think of to make this end. The day had been long and difficult and she was tired. She started to hyper ventilate. Her hair had come loose and was starting to frizz. Her make-up was long gone and her clothes were sticking to her clammy skin. But her feet…her feet felt great. She looked down at her MBT Habaris and smiled.