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Do You Try On Shoes Correctly?

  • Posted on September 23, 2011 at 9:22 pm

How to try on shoes correctly? May be you will say it’s unnecessary to talk about this. But actually many people don’t know how to choose and try on shoes which fit their feet well.

Many women like to visit shoes shops pretty often. But they seem to be unaware of the simple rules that they should follow when shopping footwear. Let’s share the knowledge. Maybe you will find it even can make your life easier when you wear a nice pair which you’ve bought correctly.

1 Try on a variety of brands, styles and sizes to understand which producer makes the most comfortable shoes for you. It is quite important.

2 You should know the fact that feet normally swell over the course of the day. So to insure a proper fit, always try on shoes later in the day.

3 Some people will try on only one shoe. Make sure you try on both shoes. It is important as most people have a slight size variance from one foot to the other. It’s evident that you must buy the size of shoes according to your larger foot. Please remember this.

4 When try on shoes, do not just sit on the chair. Remember stand up and walk a bit to feel whether they are comfortable or not.

5 Don’t allow for a “breaking in” period. Shoes should be comfortable when you wear them.

6 When going to a shoe store, ensure that you wear the socks or hose you’d normally wear with the shoes you’re considering.

7 There should be just a bit of space between your heel and the heel of your shoe. If the space is too much, it is bad for your feet. It will move all the way you walk. In case you choose a pair with no space at all, the heel of the shoe will rub or press into your skin.

8 Make sure you can move your toes freely. Shoes that constrict or pinch your toes will make you miserable fast, and can lead to pain, and more serious problems down the road.

9 When you have already chosen a pair, take the actual pair you tried on to be certain you’re getting exactly what felt good.

With the knowledge above, you can choose a pair of shoes that fit your feet easily.

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Can You Walk in the Heels?

  • Posted on September 20, 2011 at 8:19 pm

Do you think you can walk perfectly in all heels? If you say yes, maybe you won’t so confident when seeing the shoes showed here? The incredible pair of 8-inch heels was created by Christian Louboutin to raise money for the English National Ballet.

Sometimes girls think that the higher the heels of the pumps the better. But when they say ‘higher’ they don’t actually mean that a heel should be longer than 6 or 7 inches, and it definitely should come with a platform to keep the right balance. However, Christian Louboutin decided to surprise us all by creating a shoe with an eight-inch stiletto in a ballet style. Judging by the picture there is hardly a girl who could really wear such shoes, although we always have Lady Gaga.

Christian Louboutin said about his design:
“I could not help being inspired by English National Ballet… after all… isn’t the classical dancing ballet slipper the ultimate heel? The heel makes dancers closer than any other women to the sky, closer to heaven!”

Christian Louboutin designed these incredible shoes to auction off along with a number of other fashion items to raise funds for the English National Ballet. The silk Swarovski-encrusted heels are just one lot of many you might be interested in. Designers including Erdem, Giles Deacon, Moschino, Roksanda Ilincic and Julien Macdonald have made ballet-inspired pieces specially for the auction.

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Surprising – the Most Expensive Shoes in the World Can’t Sell

  • Posted on September 15, 2011 at 10:35 pm

The most expensive pair of shoes in the world can’t sell. It’s surprising. Usually stars like Jennifer Lopez rush to buy exclusive things but this time no one got interested. Actually, there were plenty of people interested but for five months not a single pair was sold.

The shoes, which cost a staggering £140,000 ($319,460), are made entirely from solid gold and more than 2,000 diamonds. The design is simple enough though.

The pricey shoe was produced by British jewellery designer Christopher Michael Shellis, who said it took him three years to complete the item. Talking about selling his unique shoe he said:
At the moment there have been a lot of enquiries and talks – but nothing concrete just yet. The shoes have created a real buzz, but there is still a long way to go. We’ve had discussions with certain people but I can’t say who.”

The designer of the most expensive shoe also told what his aim of creating the pieces was:
The aim of this was to create a unique form of jewellery which you can wear on your feet. It’s a bit like if you found these on an archaeological dig in thousands of years time they would be regarded as a treasure – a treasure of the feet. But like any great treasure it will remain as beautiful as the day it was created – and we even offer an ‘eternity’ guarantee lasting 1,000 years.”

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Choose Your Perfect Shoes

  • Posted on July 25, 2011 at 3:25 am

Thanks to the internet, now we can choose various shoes from slippers to kitten heel shoes at home. Though we only have two feet, the average person has several pair of shoes. You may start your morning with comfortable slippers. Online, shoppers womens puma espera iii can footwear in assorted colors, patterns, materials, and styles. According to social shopping networks, popular picks include theme slippers, or ones to match sleeping attire. Footwear are sized from infants to super size.

It is safe to assume that the average person owns more than one set of footwear. Slippers, for example, lend themselves to owning more than one pair. Much like other accessories, footwear may be chosen to coordinate with puma trainers an outfit. Ladies may find special footwear at night can enhance night clothing. Casual clothes may be dressed up or down depending on the type of footwear and other accessories.

Footwear variety ushered is popular acceptance of owning multiple pairs of footwear. Having a closet full of footwear is not unusual. People with more than their fair share of footwear may joke about pairs they rarely wear. Imelda Marcos, a Filipina politician made the world gasp upon discovering her 2700 footwear archive. Marcos allowed many around the world to indulge their own taste for fashionable footwear. Popular TV shows, movies and magazines featured women spotlighting their footwear.

The various types, utility and quantity of footwear have pushed footwear from basic footwear into high-style, fashion accessory zones. Women have enjoyed a vast assortment of shoe choices. Boots, heels, sandals, slippers, clogs, mules, come in assorted colors, styles, sizes, patterns, material and cuts.

For uplift and sex appeal, women can turn to markets for abundant selections. For women who enjoy the sex appeal of high heels, they can browse the internet or retail stores for fabulous finds at affordable to high end budgets. Kitten heels offer a stylish alternative to high heels. Such footwear have more tame heels that may be no higher than a half inch.

Shorter heels can provide some arch relief and lessen back strain without puma shoes uk trading style. Dressing for upscale affairs such as dinner, concerts or seasonal events preserve pizzazz of high heels, but scaled down for good health. Women are attracted to footwear for as many reasons as there are women. Lower heels are what some health experts recommend instead of higher heels. Back strain and problems have been linked to wearing high heeled shoes. The higher the heel, the more some women are at risk for resulting back conditions.

Shorter heeled footwear can be found for casual wear, formal wear or daily use. Increasingly, women have opted to include shorter heeled footwear in their collections. Celebrities have worn kitten heels to industry events, parties and other casual and formal events. Shorter heels have found their way onto boots, sandals, slippers and other footwear. Because society often imitates style choices of those in the spotlight, kitten heels have become acceptable, comfortable and fashionable.

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Will You Buy Shoes That Don’t Fit?

  • Posted on July 4, 2011 at 2:50 am

Every girl want a pair of good shoes. However, if you desirable shoes don’t fit you, would you still take it home? It is said that four in ten women in the world would like to buy a pair of shoes that doesn’t fit. Are you one of the four?

Research found that 37 per cent of female shoppers were willing to put up with uncomfortable shoes if they were in fashion. Nor is the problem only confined to women. Seventeen per cent of men also admitted buying shoes in the wrong size. Perhaps not coincidentally, the poll of more than 2,000 adults also found 80 per cent of women suffer foot problems such as cracked heels, bunions, corns and ingrowing nails. Yet four out of ten with a foot problem have never sought medical advice, according to the survey by the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists.

Of course, most of us fell difficult to resist a bargain and the latest fashion must-have. However, you need to remember that by buying ill-fitting shoes, you’re not only going to end up in discomfort, but you are also putting your health at risk. Nowadays only a small number of people who are aware that they are buying ill-fitting shoes, but the majority of people are wearing the wrong sized shoes on a daily basis without even realising it. It does not mean you should not wear fashionable shoes or high heels, but you should give your feet a break and see an expert if there is something wrong.

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Remove Your Shoes For A While

  • Posted on June 20, 2011 at 4:43 am

Do you have the habit of taking off your shoes at home? Many Asian countries such as Japan, China, Cambodia, Taiwan and India, Sweden, Canada, Jamaica, Turkey, parts of Europe and the UK, and Hawaii have this tradition.

While some cultures, like the Japanese, take off shoes primarily to keep their floors and tatami mats clean (because they sit and sleep on them), others have a more religious origin related to removing shoes before entering a sacred space or place of worship.

Japanese, take off shoes primarily to keep their floors and tatami mats clean (because they sit and sleep on them), others have a more religious origin related to removing shoes before entering a sacred space or place of worship.

The fact is, there are millions of people around the world doing it, yet somehow, here in America, we often balk at the idea.  Perhaps it’s because of the inconvenience or maybe because we feel “exposed” without our footwear.

Why do it?  Well, to be frank, shoes are dirty. We walk around all day – on surfaces ranging from sidewalks and pesticide treated grass to offices, restaurants and retail stores.  And, let’s not forget public restrooms!  We pick up dirt, bacteria, and chemicals and it stays on the bottom of our shoes – then we carry that into our home.  We relax, put our feet up, step on a chair to get down a vase, and eventually take off our shoes and crawl into bed.

Granted I am a bit of a clean freak…it comes with the territory when you are Feng Shui consultant and interior designer, but the statistics do not lie.  As cited in a first-quarter issue of Parenting Magazine this year, 85% of the germs in our homes are carried in on our shoes.

An ABC Good Morning America report, based on studies done at the University of Arizona, found infection-causing bacteria on people’s shoes – 90% of which transferred to the floors in a house.  For carpets, the percentage was even higher.  The researchers noted that toilet seats were actually significantly cleaner.

And, while some of us just walk on our floors, many have pets and children that spend hours crawling or playing on that surface -  toddlers putting their hands in their mouths up to 100 times in a single hour.  That alone should be reason enough!

If you need additional encouragement, consider a few more philosophical reasons:

1) Our home is a sanctuary (or it could be). We revere people, food, clothing, and cars. However, often forget about our environment.
2) Bare feet can help us feel more relaxed and grounded. Just like changing from our work clothes and slipping into “something more comfortable,” we can achieve a similar feeling when we leave our footwear at the door.
3) It’s a great “transitional” tool. When going from outdoors to in, this practice can support us in shifting our energy to being “at home.”

If you dislike bare feet, have socks, slippers or other “indoor” footwear near the door. That will keep your floors, carpets and rugs and overall home cleaner, and your immune systems stronger.  It will also help reduce noise, and establish a sense of reverence for our homes. If we shower, wash dishes and brush our teeth every day…perhaps we can also remove our shoes to honor and respect our home in the same way we honor ourselves. You can take a try!!

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