The Best Shoes For Problem Feet I've Found Are These Velcro Sandals - HuffPost |
- The Best Shoes For Problem Feet I've Found Are These Velcro Sandals - HuffPost
- Finger-Toe Shoes: Strange, Yet Beloved By Many - The Wall Street Journal
- Is This Shoe OK? Boat Shoe Edition - Jezebel
- The Duchess of Cambridge's favourite casual boat shoes are still in stock - Yahoo Finance
| The Best Shoes For Problem Feet I've Found Are These Velcro Sandals - HuffPost Posted: 06 Aug 2019 07:02 AM PDT HuffPost may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. 
I no longer deal with aching arches, squished toes and blistered heels now that I've found my go-to summer shoe that's not a sneaker: the Dansko Season. The Season sandal from the brand that made clogs mainstream-cool again is one of Zappos' best-selling women's sandals. We actually wrote about these sandals in early 2018 for being the top-selling sandals that Zappos literally couldn't keep in stock — but that was before I'd tried them for myself. 
I've had the pleasure of trying out a pair of these beauties for a few months now, and can't stress enough how much of a difference they make if you have problem feet. I have wider feet, so shoes with unusually narrow toe boxes or tight straps are a no-go. I can't spend a day comfortably in a tall heel, so I need something with a practical amount of lift, but not too much. And, because you won't make it a full day around New York City in a shoe without solid arch support, I needed that, too. These shoes measure up.
What makes this shoe so unique is the strap over the toe that's made of Velcro ― you can make it as wide or as narrow as you need, or you can loosen it throughout the day when feet get sore or swell. Unlike most sandals I've owned, these didn't require a "break-in" period; they were comfortable to wear from Day One. Of the nearly 400 reviews about these shoes on Zappos, most reviewers comment on the fact that they are good for women with concerns like bunions, hallux rigidus and plantar fasciitis. Regardless of whether you have problem feet, this is a comfortable sandal that'll keep you going. I've spent more than 12-hour workdays and evening happy hours in these shoes, walking the 15 minutes from my apartment to the train and back again after a long day. They've come with me on vacations as my trusty dressy-but-not-too-dressy kicks, and they pair nicely with pretty much anything in my closet. I've worn them with skirts, dresses, jeans, shorts and even the occasional pair of overalls when I'm really feeling myself. 
In addition to the Velcro toe strap that makes these shoes incredibly comfortable for wide feet, they also have a Velcro ankle strap that's easy to secure for those with hand and wrist issues. I have them in black, but these trusty sandals come in six colors on Zappos' site (I'm eyeing the camel color next). They're in European sizing, so be sure to following the size guide to for you best fit. I'm typically a U.S. women's size 9 and got the 39, and they fit just right — meaning if they were a fraction smaller they probably wouldn't fit. If you want a looser fit with more toe room, you might want to size up, as most reviewers suggest sizing up for a more comfortable fit.  Shoes To Shop During Zappo'ss 20th Birthday Sale  |
| Finger-Toe Shoes: Strange, Yet Beloved By Many - The Wall Street Journal Posted: 05 Aug 2019 08:10 AM PDT   TABI SOCKS, designed to separate the big toe from the other four, first appeared on male samurai warriors in 15th-century Japan, to be worn with or without sandals. The original intent is a question mark. Were tabi socks for improving balance? For maxing out toe strength? For grounding the wearer to the earth? Regardless, the tabi concept resurfaced a while back in the fashion world, where it has simmered at a low boil for years, trickling up from socks into sneakers and boots. Fashion eccentrics are not alone in embracing the articulated toe-look: Sensible, athletic types love Vibram's toe-separated sneakers. Sneaker obsessives may recall (fondly or not) Nike's Air Rift, a shoe with a cleaved toe box that debuted in 1996 and was reintroduced this year. High-fashion fans both male and female swoon over Martin Margiela's tabi boots, which the eminent Belgian brand has made since its first collection in 1988. Though Mr. Margiela retired a decade ago, the label has revved up tabi production recently, churning out toe-cut sneakers, loafers, kitten heels and slides. Other labels such as Vetements and Abasi Rosborough have followed with their own toed-out tabis. Yet, the sight of these bizarre, hoof-like clompers continues to startle. When Tim Albotov, 20, a Brooklyn photographer, wears his Margiela tabi sneakers, passersby laugh and stare at his feet. "A lot of people ask, 'What are those shoes?'" he said, adding that a little ridicule is a minor price to pay for comfort. "I'm not afraid to say that these are the most comfortable shoes I've ever had in my life," he said.  Claims of improved foot health draw shoppers to articulated toe shoes, most extremely exemplified by Vibram FiveFingers, a lightweight running-shoe design with individual slots for each toe. Vibram, a rubber sole manufacturer, started selling these barely-there shoes in 2006 and, by 2011, revenue was "not far from" $100 million in America alone, said Fabrizio Gamberini, the Boston-based brand's president. FiveFingers's success was partly propelled by "Born to Run," a best-selling 2009 memoir by Christopher McDougall that advocated for minimalist, cushionless sneakers. One convert, Mark Sharafinski, 35, a pediatric radiologist and longtime runner in Madison, Wis., was used to sneakers with traditional arch support. He began wearing FiveFingers around 2011 and with time he adjusted to the bare-bones design and feels it has helped build up his foot and toe muscles. "My feet look different. They're wider, more muscular," he said. A study, published in the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association in 2016, did conclude that running in Vibram FiveFingers over a six-month period "significantly increases intrinsic muscle thickness of the abductor hallucis," a muscle that stretches along the sole of one's foot. Dr. Grace Torres-Hodges, a podiatrist in Pensacola, Fla., agrees that there's "some truth" to the idea that FiveFingers can strengthen a foot, but she cautioned that anyone with existing foot issues (hammertoes, for instance) should bypass these shoes and that different people have different foot-shapes and needs. "It's really the preference of the patient," she said. In 2012, Valerie Bezdek, a Florida resident, filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Vibram alleging that, although the company claimed in advertising that its shoes would provide "health benefits" to the wearer, the "claims are deceptive because FiveFingers are not proven to provide any of the health benefits beyond what conventional running shoes provide." Though it denied any wrongdoing, the company settled the case in 2014, agreeing to deposit $3.75 million into an escrow account used to partially refund customers who felt deceived by the brand. It also agreed to cease making any sort of medical claims in advertising. The company went further. "Vibram really got, if I can say, very intimidated by this lawsuit," said Mr. Gamberini, referring to the brand's decision to significantly scale back its advertising and marketing. Though the brand has continued to make FiveFingers models and plenty of fans post about the shoes on social media, Vibram plans to comprehensively relaunch the FiveFingers line in the spring of 2021. The rollout will include shoes for running, for certain types of rock climbing and water sports, but also ones for the growing number of customers who are wearing the shoes casually, even with jeans. "People that are going with the dog for a little walk in the morning, they end up using FiveFingers instead of slippers," said Mr. Gamberini. Of course, toe-shoes remain an acquired taste. Even Mr. Gamberini, who joined Vibram only a year ago, noted that he used to look at the shoes and think, "I'm not gonna wear that stuff."  For the relaunch, he is banking on the idea that millennial consumers will find the odd design enticing. Julian Hayes, 27, a certified trainer and lifelong athlete in Santa Barbara, Calif., started wearing FiveFingers after searching for "something that would begin healing my foot." He wears them constantly in and out of the gym and thought they "looked cool." His peers have been less receptive. "They think they look weird or just different, I should say," he said. If Mr. Gamberini needs proof that the oddball qualities of articulated toed shoes can be a positive, he should consider millennials' fondness for tabi shoes. Pinak Kapoor, 21, a data scientist in Southern California, wears Margiela tabi sneakers (and yes, bought special socks to accommodate the toe-slit). He said he likes them because "I know it would be pretty hard to run into a person on the street with the same exact type of shoe." Abdul Abasi, one of the designers of the New York brand Abasi Rosborough, happily described his brand's tabi sneakers as "the ultimate icebreaker." "We'll have a grandma come up to us," he said, "and be, like, 'Hey what are those shoes?' Or some people are like, 'Are you a ninja?'" While he is the sort of person who welcomes these conversations, not all footwear-shoppers do. Mr. Abasi also claimed that the shoes also help his balance, but Dr. Grace is dubious. Having worn such footwear herself while practicing martial arts, she said the tabi split doesn't "make that much of a difference" in foot health. In the end, she added, tabis are "more of a fashion statement now." Copyright ©2019 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8  |
| Is This Shoe OK? Boat Shoe Edition - Jezebel Posted: 05 Aug 2019 11:10 AM PDT   Welcome to Is This Shoe OK?, an infrequent column about shoes that may or may not be good, as determined by me—an authority, because I own shoes—and you, in the comments below. In today's installment, we're looking at boat shoes. Preps, get psyched. Last week it was brought to my attention that boat shoes—the kind of shoe worn by boy bullies when they retire to their summer homes while you pick up an extra shift at Dairy Queen—are experiencing a revival. Esquire published an entire article on this phenomenon, in which writer Scott Christian pointed out that there have been a handful of "popular boat shoe collaborations over the past year" which includes "a much-hyped union between London skate brand Palace and British shoe company Kickers. The maritime silhouette has also recently popped in the designer fashion world, with Prada, Saint Laurent, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Gucci all releasing their takes on the classic shoe." Fashion often takes historically ugly and/or boring styles and updates them, pulling from past shoe icons (JFK? Who wears boat shoes?) for inspiration. I usually respect this move, especially when it requires the wealthy to wear really dumb shit. In this case, I simply cannot. If we, the shoe-owning public, begin to give space to boat shoes, what other staple of financial bro fashion will we begin co-opting? Salmon-colored shorts? Blue button-down shirts worn by men who will absolutely utter "no homo" after accidentally expressing some sentimentality towards his friend in a moment of IPA-induced vulnerability? This is lawless. However, I will say this—I have loved women who love boat shoes. I have never loved a sock-less man in a boat shoe—the one who runs out of the office at 4:59 P.M. to make the most out of happy hour. And let's be clear, Sperry supporters: it's not your fault. Like most things, men have ruined the boat shoe, and I just don't have the time or space to bring them into my life. Advertisement In conclusion, as my colleague Hazel Cills said fter I pitched this blog idea, boat shoes will never be cool... except I did see a picture of platform boat shoes this morning and I am such a sucker for a thicc sole, I would absolutely wear these. Sue me, and the creator of boat shoe Creepers. Make anything a little goth, and I'm there.  Advertisement This is a collaborative blog, and my manic opinion is only one piece of it. Do you own boat shoes? Are you going to run out and purchase a pair now that the big luxury brands have begun selling their own? Are boat shoes cool? Could they ever be cool? Sound off below. I'm feeling feisty.  |
| The Duchess of Cambridge's favourite casual boat shoes are still in stock - Yahoo Finance Posted: 06 Aug 2019 06:08 AM PDT  View photos There are many reasons to admire Kate Middleton's style and that is that she always puts comfort first. Whether she's hanging out with the kids or on a casual engagement with the Duke of Cambridge, she always manages to nail her off-duty inspired looks. Often she will opt for pair of skinny jeans, a Breton top or sweater and a comfortable pair of flats to finish the look off nicely. And one of her favourite pairs of shoes is none other than a pair of boat shoes that she has worn to death, especially on her travels.  She has been pictured numerous times wearing her trusty Sabago boat shoes, which she has taken with her on many royal tours, including her trip to New Zealand in 2016 and the Indian safari in 2016. Now Kate fans can buy their own pair as they are still available to buy online from £46. Sebago Bala Women's Boat Shoes | from £46 | Shop it nowWhilst they're not available on Sabago's official site, the same style can be found on Amazon in a plethora of sizes. Sebago says their shoes are renowned for their "hand-sewn genuine moc construction, slip-resistant sole, non-corrosive brass eyelets." And according to Amazon, Kate's are made from suede and leather. She's been seen wearing the pair since way back in 2011 on one of her engagements with Prince William where she joined a team of Canadian rowers on their dragon boat while on tour.  |
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