Hailing from a modest village in Germany, Birkenstock shoes were originated by Johann Adam Birkenstock. And it was his grandson, Konrad Birkenstock, who later developed the shoe concept in 1897 that revolutionized shoe shape. This was a development that would lead, eventually, to the creation of leading shoewear brand, Birkenstock USA. A New Shape Adjusting the shape of the sole would…
How we dress often reflects our personality, and a pair of shoes is no different! Whether it’s our hair or the colors we don, what we wear can give hints about our personality. And science even shows that there’s truth to the idea! Wondering what your favorite pair of shoes say about you? Read on for eight different types of…
Ready. Set. Go. Marathons have been around for centuries. According to legend, Greece held the first marathon in 490 B.C. As history writes, a Greek soldier named Pheidippides ran from Marathon to Athens to announce the defeat of the Persians to the fearless Athenians. One must wonder what kind of footwear he was wearing at this time. The only guarantee we…
There is something special about a 26.2 mile run that gets people motivated like no other. Marathons are exciting, challenging and, right now, everywhere, for every possible cause. They bring all different levels of runners, from the local charity marathon to the most prestigious of them all, the New York City Marathon. So, suffice it to say, marathon shoes are…
Luckily, most of us reading this blog are living in the great state of Florida. Presumably, most are here for the same reason: the incredible year-round weather which makes for the perfect active lifestyle. All you have to do is ask around, and you’ll find people sick of shoveling snow headed south. And, make no mistake, being active is very…
We’ve outlined the importance of wearing the correct diabetic footwear for anyone at any stage of diabetes. All too many times, when first diagnosed with diabetes, people don’t consider proper diabetic shoes and it is such a necessity. Along with many other precautions, wearing approved diabetics shoes is of the utmost importance. Diabetic shoes, labeled “therapeutic” or “sugar” shoes, differ…
