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Did you know that 25 percent of your bones can be found in your foot? There are 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, and 19 muscles in a human foot. For this reason alone, it is important to wrap them careingly by investing in a good pair of shoes.

Feet become longer and wider as we age. This is partly due to stretching tendons and the loss of fat pads on the bottoms of the feet. To make sure you're wearing the right shoe size, the experts recommend having your feet measured annually.

While soldiers today wear combat boots to protect their feet, many ancient armies, including those of Alexander the Great, didn’t wear shoes at all.

Buy a shoe brush and regularly brush boots to remove dirt, grass and any other surface contaminants. Follow a good cleaning with moisturizer or polish as necessary.

Do you pass down shoes to your younger children when the older ones have outgrown them? Although this may make economic sense, it's seldom a good idea. Shoes are like gloves in that they conform to the shape of what they're covering. Recycling shoes can cause pinching, blisters and even toe or heel problems for the new wearer.

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Light-colored boots should be moisturized with a lotion, not oil, as multiple applications of oil can actually darken the color of the boot, staining it permanently.

Today, shoes are a guilty pleasure for many women. What fictional character is widely credited with bringing shoe love out of the closet? If you guessed Carrie Bradshaw of "Sex and the City" fame, you're right.

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It’s a fallacy that you have to purchase the expensive footwear at athletic stores if you want to improve your game. In reality, it’s more important to have a shoe that provides the support and stability your foot needs most.

There are a number of different options when it comes to pliable, breathable shoe uppers for your children's shoes; cotton/fleece, suede leather, micro-rubber, toughtek, and double-layer leather and suede are all recommended as shoes for healthy feet.

Remove salt stains from winter boots with a 1:1 vinegar/water solution. This will work on most boot types and styles. Suede boots should be professionally cleaned.

Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel and foot pain that isn't necessarily connected to shoes that do not fit properly. However, the pain and inflammation can be treated with stretching exercises and heel pads in orthopedic shoes.

Knee-high boots should fit comfortably around the leg without chafing. They may stretch a little with wear, but won’t shrink, so go for what feels good.

Have you noticed that your child’s shoes keep bulging out and showing signs of wear on the sides more than elsewhere? This can be a sign that their shoes aren’t wide enough and are in need of replacement.

While all our custom shoes contain excellent underfoot cushioning, you can also add custom padding and arch support for a more substantial foot bed.

While it may be a matter of personal taste (ultimately), a lace up shoe is a better match with a suit than a slip on is. Also, if your feet are particularly narrow or wide, a laced shoe will provide a better and more secure fit.