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1) The Pros and Cons of Heel Lifts
Author:
jane baron
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Shopping and Product Reviews
Heel lifts are used to correct both health and cosmetic issues. Uneven legs are fairly common but usually make no difference to a person's health if the difference between the legs is less than ¼-inch. Anything more than ¼-inch should be examined by a doctor in order to prevent future complications in the back, hip and knees. In fact, uneven legs are often discovered only after a patient complains of back or knee pain. And no wonder! If your legs are more than ¼-inch apart in size, then each st...
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2) Fitting Sports Shoes
Author:
jane baron
Category:
Shopping and Product Reviews
There is a reason walking shoes and running shoes are always separated in department stores. Different sports and athletic activities put pressure and stress on the body in different ways and places. It only makes sense that footwear differs radically for each sport. But it is not only the shoe's structure that should be different; different sports require shoes that fit differently. Read below to learn more about the appropriate fit for each kind of sports shoe.
Baseball: Shoes should fit...
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3) A Comparison Between Two Bargain Running Shoes
Author:
jane baron
Category:
Shopping and Product Reviews
Compare the specs on these two economical running shoes from Asics and Nike. Both shoes are stability shoes designed for neutral to moderate over-pronators. They should give you a quality running experience without breaking the bank.
Asics Gel 1140
Price: $85 Weight: 9 oz (size 7) Release Date: January 2009
Cushioning: The Asics Gel 1140 comes with Asics standard SpEVA midsole. (The spEVA is an EVA midsole with new technology that is supposed to allow the shoes to "bounce back...
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4) The Basics of Running Shoes for a Beginning Runner
Author:
jane baron
Category:
Shopping and Product Reviews
Buying a pair of running shoes can be nightmare, especially if you are a beginning runner who does not know a lot about your feet. Some of this knowledge comes from trial and error. There is no "best" brand of running shoes; different brands work better for different people. You may need to try a few pairs before you've finally settled on a brand or style that consistently works well for you.
The first step is to get familiar with your feet. Again, some of this knowledge will come from regul...
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5) Shoe Tying Techniques, Part 3
Author:
jane baron
Category:
Shopping and Product Reviews
Loop it, Swoop it, Pull! As you probably discovered in kindergarten, there's no one way to tie a shoe. But what you may not be aware of is that shoe tying can address serious problems when it comes to fitting athletic shoes. With a little ingenuity and some fancy shoe tying skills, fit problems that would normally lead you to toss out a pair of running shoes can be solved easily. Unfortunately, these techniques are little too complex to be summed up in a rhyme. But with a little patience, they...
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6) Shoe Tying Techniques, Part 2
Author:
jane baron
Category:
Shopping and Product Reviews
The way you tie your shoes can completely change the way an athletic shoe fits. Put your shoe tying skills to work with special shoe tying techniques designed to address fit problems.
If your shoe feels too tight...
It is not only runners with wide feet who complain of too tight shoes; people with high arches often feel like their athletic shoes are too constricting. The way to solve this problem is to lace your shoes with a parallel lacing technique rather than making X's. To lace your sh...
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7) Shoe Tying Techniques, Part 1
Author:
jane baron
Category:
Shopping and Product Reviews
Shoe tying may seem like elementary stuff. (Remember the story about the little bunny who hops around a tree and finds a hole?) But you can actually put your shoe tying skills to serious work. Often times the fit of athletic shoes can be modified by simply adjusting the way you tie your laces. This is great news for people who have found a pair of shoes they love but can't quite achieve a comfortable fit.
If your heel is slipping....
Try tying your laces in a "lace lock". This will allow y...
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8) How to Care for Athletic Shoes
Author:
jane baron
Category:
Shopping and Product Reviews
Athletic shoes are a big investment, and unfortunately for your wallet, they are an investment you will continually need to make. Of course this kind of maintenance is worth it! After all, the health of your body is at stake. Anybody who leads an active lifestyle wants to be able to maintain that lifestyle for as long as possible. Athletic shoes that properly support and protect your feet, knees, ankles, legs, hips and back are a crucial step in this direction.
The good news is that there ar...
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9) How to Safely Break in a Pair of Shoes
Author:
jane baron
Category:
Shopping and Product Reviews
Whether you have purchased a pair of high heels or hiking boots, some shoes take awhile before they comfortably fit on your feet. Unfortunately, there is no magic short-cut that eliminates the "breaking-in" process. The best way to break in your stiff, stubborn shoes is simply to wear them.
That said, there is no need to take your new hiking boots on an 11 mile hike. Trying to do too much too soon in a pair of stiff shoes will leave you with little more than painful blisters on your feet and...
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10) How to Polish Shoes
Author:
jane baron
Category:
Shopping and Product Reviews
When polishing leather shoes, you need to choose between four basic forms of shoe polish: wax, paste, liquid and cream. There are pros and cons to each option. Liquid polish dries quickly, but it does not come in a wide selection of colors or last as long as wax, paste and cream polishes. Wax polish is recommended for shoes that are regularly exposed to the elements. It protects leather shoes from rain and moisture and usually gives the shoes a glossy shine. However, certain types of wax polish...
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11) How to Eliminate Slippery Soles
Author:
jane baron
Category:
Shopping and Product Reviews
Slippery soles are not only obnoxious; they pose a serious threat to your health. There is no need for you to be unsteady on your feet because your shoes can't seem to "get a grip" on the floor! Check out the suggested solutions below:
Method #1: Sandpaper
Sandpaper is very successful when it comes to giving new shoes some traction. Simply cut out a square of heavy-duty sandpaper and gently buff the bottoms of your shoes. There is no need to go overboard! You don't want to permanently
dama...
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12) How to Fix Common Shoe Problems
Author:
jane baron
Category:
Shopping and Product Reviews
Heel Problems. Heels often wear down before the rest of the sole. You can extend the life of your shoes if you repair the heels as soon as you notice a problem.
- Wobbly Heels: Wobbly heels are a sign that the nails or screws have come lose. It's important to address this problem as soon as you notice a slight wobble as unstable heels can cause you to lose your balance and fall. If the heels are in good condition, then the problem can be fixed simply by resetting the heel, or inserting a fe...
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13) How to Resole a Shoe and Attach a New Heel
Author:
jane baron
Category:
Shopping and Product Reviews
Resoling a shoe is a relatively easy do-it-yourself repair you can tackle at home. Just follow these simple steps:
1. The first step is to clean the soles of your shoes. You will want to remove all gunk, gum and dirt. If you need to use soap and water to clean the soles, be sure to allow the soles to dry completely before you continue with the repairs.
2. Remove the shoe's insoles. Then, using a razor or a utility knife, cut away the old soles.
3. Use a file to scuff the edges of the...
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14) Creative Ways to Stretch Leather Shoes
Author:
jane baron
Category:
Shopping and Product Reviews
Here's a creative way to stretch leather shoes. All you need is two small Ziploc bags, water and a freezer.
Fill each bag 1/3 full of water from the tap. Be sure to seal the bags completely! Now place each bag in the area of the shoe you want to stretch. Most often this is the forefront of the shoe, or the toe-box. You want to make sure that the bag fills up all the excess space. Add more water, if necessary. If the shoe has an open toe, pull the bag slightly through the toe so that it just...
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15) How to Shorten High Heels
Author:
jane baron
Category:
Shopping and Product Reviews
We all know that high heels are bad for our feet, ankles, knees, posture... The list goes on! But that doesn't seem to stop us from wearing them. Pain may equal beauty in the short term, but at what price?
Unfortunately many of the most elegant dress shoe designs are 3-inch heeled monstrosities. For some reason, shoe designers seem to think that the only people interested in 1 to 2-inch heels are octogenarians. At least when I go shoe shopping, most low-heeled shoes look like something from...
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16) Leather Basics
Author:
jane baron
Category:
Shopping and Product Reviews
What's the difference between nubuck and suede? Why is some leather described as "full-grain" and other leather "natural grain"? Will shoes made from expensive leather require more maintenance?
These are just some of the questions you may face when purchasing a pair of leather shoes. It is important to get the facts straight before you make an investment so that you know exactly the kind of care your leather shoes will require. Caring for leather shoes properly is the best way to extend thei...
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17) Caring for Special Types of Leather Shoes
Author:
jane baron
Category:
Shopping and Product Reviews
Exotic Leathers
Exotic leathers such as ostrich, shark, crocodile and lizard are particularly popular among women's shoes as well as men's and women's cowboy boots. Most of the leather comes from animals raised on farms in South Africa and Southeast Asia. Ostrich leather is particularly coveted because it is extremely soft and easy to shape. This also means that ostrich leather is extremely delicate. A pair of shoes made from ostrich leather will require regular maintenance. It is very importa...
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18) Replacement Heel Caps and Heel Tips
Author:
jane baron
Category:
Shopping and Product Reviews
It is not uncommon for the heels of shoes to wear down prematurely. The good news is that without a lot of effort (or money) the heels of most shoes can be replaced. You should be able to purchase what are called "heel caps" or "heel tips". Most heel caps are made of metal or rubber. The caps come in various sizes (from stiletto thickness to wide heels). You will need to be sure to purchase heel caps that match exactly the thickness of your worn-down heels.
You can replace heel caps or tips...
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19) Six Tried and Trusted Methods for Removing Scuff Marks from Shoes
Author:
jane baron
Category:
Shopping and Product Reviews
There is nothing worse than splurging on a new pair of shoes only to have them marred by scuff marks a few wears later. Luckily, most scuff marks are easily removable. A quick Google search reveals that there are a myriad of proposed methods and "miracle" solutions. Read on to learn which method of removing scuff marks is right for you and your shoes.
Method #1: Toothpaste
Believe it or not, toothpaste (or a homemade paste of water and baking soda) can work wonders when it comes to removing...
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20) How to Clean Athletic Shoes
Author:
jane baron
Category:
Shopping and Product Reviews
Athletic or tennis shoes can get really smelly, if you are not careful, and you should not be afraid to give your smelly shoes a bath every once in a while. But before you jump the gun and throw your dirty sneakers in the washing machine, follow these simple instructions. You will find that washing your tennis shoes this way will clean your sneakers without ruining the shoes (or your washing machine).
Start by removing the laces and the shoes' inserts. Each section of the shoe (the shoe's m...
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