http://articles.onlineshoeboutique.com/rss.xml A blog about onlineshoeboutique.com daily 365 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://articles.onlineshoeboutique.com/?a=36696 <p>Date: November 30, 2006</p><p>A great thing about your kids being young is that, just for a little while, you get to pick out and choose what they wear.&nbsp; So why not indulge yourself while they are still little with a pair of Mod baby shoes.</p><p>Handmade, they are guaranteed to protect your baby's feet and just as importantly, they will stay on their feet, courtesy of the elasticated ankle.&nbsp; Made from natural soft leather, the shoes have a durable non-skid sued sole and are colored with a non-toxic dye.</p><p>Available at a minimal price and in khaki or blue, they are sure to be a hit.</p><p>For more news on <a href="http://www.onlineshoeboutique.com/">Shoes</a> visit <a href="http://www.onlineshoeboutique.com/">http://www.onlineshoeboutique.com</a></p> 2006-11-30T21:59-05:00 http://articles.onlineshoeboutique.com/?a=35559 <p>by Gregg Hall </p><p>It is no secret that most women are lovers of shoes, although they may not take it to an Imelda Marcos level. If you don't know who she is look her up and you will see why I used her as an example of extremism in footwear. The extreme love of shoes by some is hard to understand especially when you consider that many of the shoes they love are armful to their fee to the point of being totally unhealthy.<br /><br />It has been the point of view for many years in the medical community that high heeled shoes combined with narrow toes can cause problems with the feet. The fact of the matter is that these types of shoes worn on a regular and consistent basis can cause severe and permanent deformities of the feet, that doesn't sound pretty. Additionally some of the latest research shoes that they can also cause problems such as arthritis in the knee and other joints.<br /><br />In light of the fact that many women are going to keep on wearing shoes that are bad for their feet no matter what there are now some foot specialists that have formed an organization that researches the products on the market and then offers their suggestions or even approval of certain types of shoes. <br /><br />Women in the United States visit an orthopedic doctor over four times as much as men do with a large number of these visits being for problems associated with wearing high heel shoes. This is one of the best illustrations to show how the love of fashion or beauty can lead to health problems when taken to extremes. Nearly nine out of ten operations done to correct foot problems are for women who wore high heeled and narrow toed shoes on a repetitive basis. <br /><br />Surgeons are commonly seeing deformities that resemble those that women in China exhibited from having their feet bound. The x-rays of these women didn't show bone deformities but rather joint problems which is the same thing we are seeing in American women who are wearers of high heel and narrow toe shoes. <br /><br />The majority of the foot problems usually start at the front of the foot with bunions and deformities of the toe appearing first and foremost. What happens is that over a long period of time pointed shoes make the toes stay in a small compacted area and the pressure on the toes in shoes with a three inch heel can be over five times what it would be in a flat shoe.</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about this as well as Online Shoe Boutique at <a href="http://www.onlineshoeboutique.com/">http://www.onlineshoeboutique.com</a></p> 2006-08-24T10:18-04:00 http://articles.onlineshoeboutique.com/?a=35558 <p>by Gregg Hall</p><p>Ah, the high heeled shoe. These are the ones that help keep podiatrists in business with a steady flow of patients. Medically speaking, these types of shoes are the absolute worst for the health of the foot due to the way that they put so much pressure on the front of the foot and put the toes in a totally unnatural position. Still, many women wear them because they make them feel sexy and they look very stylish. Like many other women's shoes these also come in a wide variety of styles, shapes, and colors. There are some made a little more stable that can be worn for work such as the block or wedge and then you have the high fashion ones for a night out like the stiletto or blades.<br /><br />There is a long standing debate over how high a heel must be to be considered a high heeled shoe. The normal standard for the average high heeled shoe is two to three inches which gives some height but at the same time can still be worn somewhat comfortably. Heels over four inches are the extreme and are usually reserved for entertainers or professional dancers, if you know what I mean.<br /><br />Before investing in a pair of high heeled shoes you should first figure out why you want them and in what environment you will be wearing them. For some women the reason is to project an illusion of being taller. Another reason may be just for the sexy look that the shoes give by having the calf muscle in a semi flexed position. They also create a more sexy walk by shifting the body in a way that accentuates your bottom and a bit of a sway in the hips. The tall stiletto heels are thought of by men and women alike to be a huge turn on sexually.<br /><br />Many women today own several pairs of these types of shoes mixing some for business and some for pleasure. The popularity of the high heel shoe has gone up and down over the past few decades losing ground in the 60's and 70's but coming back strong for the next two decades. Recently the trend has been back towards lower heels or even flats. In the post war era of the late forties through the fifties stilettos were hot just as they are now. Just remember you have to be able to walk in them, buy a pair of lower heels for work and reserve the stilettos for that night on the town when you want to exude sexiness.</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about this as well as Women's Shoes Online at <a href="http://www.onlineshoeboutique.com/">http://www.onlineshoeboutique.com</a></p> 2006-08-24T10:14-04:00 http://articles.onlineshoeboutique.com/?a=35091 <p>by Gregg Hall</p><p>There are many people giving advice on haw to buy shoes based on color and style but there are other considerations that must be given thought as well.<br /><br />One fact that is well known by podiatrists, but not as much with the general population is that most people have feet of different sizes. In some individuals it may be that the foot is wider and in some it may be longer. Due to this physiological aspect of your feet, you should definitely put the shoes on both feet and walk around in them.<br /><br />Don't just buy a pair of shoes because they are in vogue. A shoe that looks good on a model you see on TV may not work for your foot. Take in to consideration what you are going to be using the shoes for; if you are going to be standing in them you will want comfort above all. If you are only going to wear them out to dinner you may be able to stand a little discomfort. <br /><br />Another thing to consider is quality. In most cases it is far better to invest the money in a better pair of shoes that will last a long time and keep looking good than to buy cheap shoes that only last a few months. This is particularly true of your basic everyday work shoes and shoes you may purchase for exercise. <br /><br />Remember, you are the one that has to wear the shoes. It doesn't matter how good they look if you can't walk in them or they cause undue discomfort on your feet. Shoes that do not fit properly or put unnatural stress on the bones of your feet can cause irreversible damage.<br /><br />Take your time and look at what is available to you and make your decisions based on all the factors we discussed here and you will be happy with your purchase.</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is a business consultant and author for many online and offline businesses and lives in Navarre Florida with his 16 year old son. Get a great selection of <a href="http://www.onlineshoeboutique.com/">quality shoes</a> online at http://www.onlineshoeboutique.com</p> 2006-07-16T17:59-04:00