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Comfortable Footwear for Essential Workers
Essential workers are the modern day superheroes. Whether they are healthcare professionals saving lives in the hospital, grocery store employees making sure we have food on our shelves, or restaurant employees prepping meals for delivery - we owe them a big thank you. Since they are putting in long hours on their feet, we decided to make a list of shoes that would keep their feet feeling good even after a grueling shift. This is just a short list of our favorites. Some are slip resistant, others are super easy to clean and disinfect. They are all designed with comfort...
Spending more time at home? These are the slippers you want
Spending more time at home lately? Us too. While many of our daily outfits might consist of sweatpants and leggings right now, what you put on your feet still matters. Are you walking around the house barefoot, in socks, or wearing soft slippers with no support? The constant impact of walking barefoot on a hard surface can lead to discomfort pretty quickly, it can aggravate existing issues like plantar fasciitis, and it can even create new ones. Our feet are not made to walk on hard, flat surfaces. They need a supportive base which protects the fragile parts of our...
Clearing out your closets? Donate what you can!
If you’re like us, this self quarantine means you’ve been going through the house and clearing out some clutter. Just a quick reminder that there are many charitable organizations that would love to get some of the things you’re no longer using. That pair of sneakers or shirt you wore once and haven’t touched in years? Don’t let it collect any more dust in your house. Donate it and let it help out someone in need. Which organizations have you donated to in the past? We donated over 120 pairs of unworn shoes to the Junior League. Share some ideas...
First Impressions: Taos Starsky
First Impressions - Taos Starsky: A great casual staple for guys. The concept is simple. A classic looking sneaker with real support. Taos has had a home run for years with their Star and Plim Soul line of sneakers and they’ve finally adapted it for men. The upper is made of a soft canvas. This, along with the padded collar, gives it a very comfortable feel on the foot. No need to worry about the material breaking in a bit to give you extra space. I measure a 10.5 Medium/Wide and found the 11 Medium to be a perfect fit....
New to Birkenstock? Here's what you need to know
As a longtime retailer of the brand, we’ve helped thousands of people with their first pair of Birkenstocks over the years. We wanted to put together a list of the most important things you should know when you’re dipping your toe into the world of Birkenstock. 1) First and foremost….and we cannot emphasize this enough……YOU MUST BREAK THEM IN! Yes, Birkenstocks need to be broken in. Yes, your feet may ache during the process. No, it doesn’t mean you wasted $100+ on the wrong shoes. As you know, Birkenstocks are not traditional shoes. The combination of cork and latex, with the...