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Shoes On Sale

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It takes quite a while to check the morning paper and see which stores are offering sales, and which have shoes that you really need for a day at the office. While checking these shoes on sale, you see the item that you want to go buy, and realize that you have wanted it for ages, but wanted to wait for the right time to buy it. Evidently, today is that day, because the shoes on sale!

As friends try to divert your attention from your shoe buying pursuits of the day, they tempt you with talk of morning coffee and donuts. As a seasoned shopper of footwear, you remain focused on the picture in the newspaper that seems to be calling your attention loudly to that special pair of shoes on sale that you absolutely adore.

Buying shoes on sale requires strategy. Getting a seat is the first order of business, while a friend grabs the display model off the sales floor. The smile on the salesperson face is an instant delight to sale weary shoppers who seem to be drifting during the sales pitch. The bargain hunter is giving her full attention, in hopes that the lady will quickly find her sale priced leatherwear quickly before it sells out.

The delightful tone of the salesperson voice bring the friends out of their weary daze long enough to realize that their dream shoe style is inches away, and is delightfully another pair of shoes on sale at this marvelous store today. They patiently wait their turn with the salesperson, gleaming smiles on their face, and conveniently grab their favorite shoe model from the display floor.

After so many tries, at so many places, the group has found their shoe buying Mecca. No longer are they bothered by the horror story places that they visited today. Each and every one simply took away the urge to look at the shoes on sales almost immediately. Other shoe shops that they entered on their bargain hunting expedition provided poor ventilation. That caused an urge to go through them that caused them to bolt to the door.

Another shoe shop had the rank smell of aged mildew growth, that lingered over from a faulty air conditioning unit that was repaired last week. Water damage could be seen behind the row of shoes on sale that you were interested in buying. That store was quickly crossed off the list.

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Proper-Fitting Shoes: A Step In The Right Direction

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An estimated three out of four Americans experience foot problems in their lifetime-and women have about four times as many foot problems as men.

Common foot ailments

A lot of women's foot ailments are the result of poorly fitting shoes and high heels, although some sources are congenital. Some common problems include:

• Bunions-Big toe joints go out of alignment and they become swollen and painful. Wearing narrow, pointed-toe footwear aggravates this condition.

• Plantar fasciitis-An inflammation of the connective tissue, which runs from the heel to the ball of the foot, called plantar fascia, causing foot pain.

• Metatarsalgia-Generalized pain in the forefoot area, often caused by wearing high-heeled, narrow-pointed shoes.

In general, feet are susceptible to fungal infections that can result in itching and burning. Fungal infections under toenails can make walking, standing and wearing shoes incredibly painful. Foot and toenail infections are often contagious, and can be spread on floors, on carpets and even in the bathtub or shower.

Heels and your feet

High heels have been known to cause knee pain, back pain as well as foot problems. Heels shorten calf muscles and prolonged wearing of heels causes changes to the shape of the feet and may impair normal foot function. Wearing of high-heeled shoes causes increased pressure buildup in the forefoot area. This results in forefoot pain and the formation of corns. Wearing a lower-heel shoe helps to distribute the pressure experienced by the foot.

Pregnancy and pronation

Due to the natural weight gain during pregnancy, a woman's center of gravity is altered. This causes a new weight-bearing stance and added pressure to the knees and feet. Two of the most common foot problems experienced by pregnant women are overpronation and edema. These problems can lead to pain at the heel, arch or ball of the foot.

Overpronation, also referred to as flat feet, can create extreme stress or inflammation on the plantar fascia. This makes walking very painful and can increase strain on the feet, calves and/or back. Edema, also referred to as swelling in the feet, normally occurs in the latter part of pregnancy.

Picking the right shoe

• Buy shoes in the afternoon, as feet tend to swell during the day.

• The length of your shoe should be a thumb's spacing from the longest toe to the end of the shoe.

• Buy shoes with a fastening (laces, buckle), with a wide heel base and no more than 13/4 inches in height.

• The widest part of your foot should correspond with the widest area of the shoe.

• Shoes with firm rubber soles and soft leather uppers are preferable.

Take foot health seriously; if you suffer from dry skin or brittle nails and want your feet to look and feel better, visit a podiatrist to learn more about preventing and treating foot problems.

Steps for healthier feet

• Wear properly fitting shoes.

• Keep your feet cool and dry.

• Avoid wearing the same shoes two days in a row.

• Always wear shoes in public areas, including hotel rooms and health clubs, to avoid getting an infection.

• Use a disinfectant spray regularly to kill germs in your shoes.

• Use only sterile pedicure instruments.

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