Caring for Shoes
By Vicki Lansky
Clean white baby shoes by rubbing them with a raw potato, liquid nonabrasive cleaner, or alcohol before polishing. Or apply toothpaste with an old toothbrush, scrub gently, and wipe off. Let shoes dry before polishing.
Spray newly polished white baby shoes with hair spray to pre-vent polish from coming off.
Use baby wipes to remove black marks from white shoes.
Remove gum from the bottom of shoes by putting them in the freezer. Scrape the gum off when it's frozen.
Make white canvas shoes white again by washing them and polishing them with white shoe polish. Let them air-dry.
To keep the soles of shoes from being stained with polish, paint the edges with clear nail polish.
Use hair spray on stains on tennis shoes. Spray, leave for a few seconds, and wipe with a soft cloth. Or try toothpaste and a toothbrush or a soapy scouring pad. Use bleach or lemon juice in the rinse water if the shoes are white. Even foam bathroom cleaner can be effective on leather sneakers.
Spray new sneakers with Scotchguard fabric protector to keep dirt from becoming embedded. Grass stains and mud will come out easier. Spray after every wash.
Clean the bottoms of children’s tennis shoes by using an old toothbrush or potato scrubber. Rinse under warm water.
Dry out wet tennis shoes overnight by placing them on their sides in front of the refrigerator. The fan should produce constant warm air to dry them.
MY THOUGHTS
Hair spray to clean beaurtiful shoes? or toothpaste? or baby wipes? why not? sometimes i use alcohol. not that effective. the best way is to clean the shoes immediately - before the shoes hit the shoe cabinet or shelves or whatever.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
What Do Your Shoes Reveal About You?
What Do Your Shoes Reveal About You?
There comes a time in every nzgirl’s life when she asks herself…
“What in the world is my shoe personality and what does it reveal about me”
Even if this burning question hasn’t yet found its way into your summer thinking, there’s a good chance it actually should. Turns out many psychological symbols are associated with shoes, so just as one judges a book by its cover (don’t lie, I know you do), it seems we are also prone to judging someone by the footwear that graces their feet.
An American study on the general public’s shoe perception concluded that we break shoes down into 4 main categories: "feminine and sexy," "masculine," asexual or dowdy," and "young and casual”- symbolised by heels, boots, sneakers and sandals.
Think about which of the above you wear most often, and select which of the four you think reveals the most about yourself.
Heels
It’s said that women wear heels to boost self esteem, femininity and sex appeal. Heels have long symbolised sexiness and femininity- think Dorothy and her ruby slippers or Cinderella and the glass slipper- but they also epitomize beauty, professional status, love, aggression, power, domination, authority, seduction, superiority and vulgarity… so take your pick - This summer, try Skechers Infatuations.
Boots
Like Heels, women’s Boots, (usually high heeled) most commonly symbolize sex and power but also symbolize strength, courage and grace. Dr Martens and flatter heeled boots are seen as modern but also slightly tough, aggressive and individual.
Try the Skechers Grand Prix – Raceway style.
Sneakers
The ultimate in comfort and style, sneakers appeal to a broad range of people- from those after a designer, visual appeal to those sold on the comfort value, to those who appreciate the practical aspects of sneakers such skaters or sports people.
Sneakers are also considered the most fashionable, casual, youthful, and comfortable shoe and are a feature of fashion that is constantly evolving and can represent a variety of styles and fashion ideals. Skechers offer a range of styles, yet for a modern take on them go for the Retro Abyss look…
Sandals
Finally, the sandal…like heels, because the snazzy sandal shows a bit of skin, it also classifies as sexy. Exposed skin, the sense of freedom, simplicity, and naturalness are all characteristics of sandals. Whether you favour Tevas (the hiking sandals with Velcro), good ol Birks, jandals or a lil strappy number, your footwear of choice displays friendly flirtations, a back to nature feeling or a sense of individuality. Your Skechers choice of summer is Somethin Else Spinners…
For more about Skechers visit the website www.skechers.co.nz and while you’re there check out the funky jigsaw puzzle
Tee Twyford
MY THOUHGTS
Look at your shoes! Do they reveal anything about you? Are you "feminine and sexy," "masculine," asexual or dowdy," and "young and casual”? i'm a sneakers girl so i guess I'm young and casual?
There comes a time in every nzgirl’s life when she asks herself…
“What in the world is my shoe personality and what does it reveal about me”
Even if this burning question hasn’t yet found its way into your summer thinking, there’s a good chance it actually should. Turns out many psychological symbols are associated with shoes, so just as one judges a book by its cover (don’t lie, I know you do), it seems we are also prone to judging someone by the footwear that graces their feet.
An American study on the general public’s shoe perception concluded that we break shoes down into 4 main categories: "feminine and sexy," "masculine," asexual or dowdy," and "young and casual”- symbolised by heels, boots, sneakers and sandals.
Think about which of the above you wear most often, and select which of the four you think reveals the most about yourself.
Heels
It’s said that women wear heels to boost self esteem, femininity and sex appeal. Heels have long symbolised sexiness and femininity- think Dorothy and her ruby slippers or Cinderella and the glass slipper- but they also epitomize beauty, professional status, love, aggression, power, domination, authority, seduction, superiority and vulgarity… so take your pick - This summer, try Skechers Infatuations.
Boots
Like Heels, women’s Boots, (usually high heeled) most commonly symbolize sex and power but also symbolize strength, courage and grace. Dr Martens and flatter heeled boots are seen as modern but also slightly tough, aggressive and individual.
Try the Skechers Grand Prix – Raceway style.
Sneakers
The ultimate in comfort and style, sneakers appeal to a broad range of people- from those after a designer, visual appeal to those sold on the comfort value, to those who appreciate the practical aspects of sneakers such skaters or sports people.
Sneakers are also considered the most fashionable, casual, youthful, and comfortable shoe and are a feature of fashion that is constantly evolving and can represent a variety of styles and fashion ideals. Skechers offer a range of styles, yet for a modern take on them go for the Retro Abyss look…
Sandals
Finally, the sandal…like heels, because the snazzy sandal shows a bit of skin, it also classifies as sexy. Exposed skin, the sense of freedom, simplicity, and naturalness are all characteristics of sandals. Whether you favour Tevas (the hiking sandals with Velcro), good ol Birks, jandals or a lil strappy number, your footwear of choice displays friendly flirtations, a back to nature feeling or a sense of individuality. Your Skechers choice of summer is Somethin Else Spinners…
For more about Skechers visit the website www.skechers.co.nz and while you’re there check out the funky jigsaw puzzle
Tee Twyford
MY THOUHGTS
Look at your shoes! Do they reveal anything about you? Are you "feminine and sexy," "masculine," asexual or dowdy," and "young and casual”? i'm a sneakers girl so i guess I'm young and casual?
Monday, September 21, 2009
,Test Your Shoe Flexibility
Twist them and Bend Them or Toss Them
By Wendy Bumgardner, About.com
Updated February 06, 2004
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review B
Walking is a natural rolling motion from heel to toe, your foot bending at the ball on each step. If your walking shoes are not flexible enough, your ankle and shin muscles end up fighting your shoes and you set yourself up for injury as well as tired legs and feet. Many shoes marketed as walking shoes are not flexible. Most running shoes are flexible, but may not bend in the right place.
Twist them: Grab the shoe with both hands and twist in opposite directions. It should twist a little.
Bend them: Try to bend the shoe in half, pushing the heel towards the toe. The shoe should bend at the ball of the foot. Some running shoes bend in the middle of the arch, which is not the right place for walkers.
Poke them: Place the shoe on a level surface. Poke the toe down, the heel should raise up off the surface. This natural curvature will help you roll through the step.
Other Things to Look For
Low Heel: Walking shoes should not have a high heel, it should be no more than an inch higher than the sole under the ball of the foot.
No Flare: Some shoes have a flared heel to give running stability. Avoid this for walking shoes, instead look for heels that are even undercut at the back to allow for good heel strike and roll through the step.
My thoughts
So, the key is flexibility. Your beautiful shoes should be flexible enough to bend and twist as you walk
Twist them and Bend Them or Toss Them
By Wendy Bumgardner, About.com
Updated February 06, 2004
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review B
Walking is a natural rolling motion from heel to toe, your foot bending at the ball on each step. If your walking shoes are not flexible enough, your ankle and shin muscles end up fighting your shoes and you set yourself up for injury as well as tired legs and feet. Many shoes marketed as walking shoes are not flexible. Most running shoes are flexible, but may not bend in the right place.
Twist them: Grab the shoe with both hands and twist in opposite directions. It should twist a little.
Bend them: Try to bend the shoe in half, pushing the heel towards the toe. The shoe should bend at the ball of the foot. Some running shoes bend in the middle of the arch, which is not the right place for walkers.
Poke them: Place the shoe on a level surface. Poke the toe down, the heel should raise up off the surface. This natural curvature will help you roll through the step.
Other Things to Look For
Low Heel: Walking shoes should not have a high heel, it should be no more than an inch higher than the sole under the ball of the foot.
No Flare: Some shoes have a flared heel to give running stability. Avoid this for walking shoes, instead look for heels that are even undercut at the back to allow for good heel strike and roll through the step.
My thoughts
So, the key is flexibility. Your beautiful shoes should be flexible enough to bend and twist as you walk
How beautiful shoes are constructed
Shoe Construction
What They Mean by Boards and Lasts
By Wendy Bumgardner, About.com
Updated July 30, 2007
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
Remove the insole of the shoe and you can find out many things about its construction.
Slip lasted shoes: A sewn seam runs the length of the shoe. Most flexible. Less stable. Good construction for feet with high arches.
Board lasted shoes: A cardboard board runs the length of the shoe. Very stable. Less flexible. Good construction for flatter feet.
Combination lasted shoes: Cardboard in the rear half, and a seam up the front half. More flexible than board lasted shoes, and more stable than slip lasted shoes.
Outer Sole
Carbon rubber is very durable, but is heavy and not very flexible. A blown rubber outsole is lightweight, but not very durable.
Shoe Last
Look at the bottom of the shoe to see which last the shoe was formed on.
Curved last: A thin strip connects the heel and ball of the foot. Makes the shoe light and flexible and is intended for people with a high arch.
Semi-curved last: is more flexible than the straight last, yet more stable than the curved last. It has a wider strip connecting the heel and ball of the foot. It is intended for people with normal arches.
Straight last: are the least flexible and the most stable. They are intended for people with flat feet.
Wet Test: To tell what type of foot you have, dunk your foot in water and then place it on a surface that will leave an imprint of your foot. If the ball and heel of your foot are not joined or are joined by a narrow band, then you have a high arched foot. If they are joined by a wide band, then you have a normal foot. If they are joined by a really wide band and have little flair where the arch should be, then you have a flat foot.
My thoughts
I like this wet test. Will check on this later. will probebaly be between normal to flat. no wonder we can hardly stand after wearing beautiful shoes with heels.
What They Mean by Boards and Lasts
By Wendy Bumgardner, About.com
Updated July 30, 2007
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
Remove the insole of the shoe and you can find out many things about its construction.
Slip lasted shoes: A sewn seam runs the length of the shoe. Most flexible. Less stable. Good construction for feet with high arches.
Board lasted shoes: A cardboard board runs the length of the shoe. Very stable. Less flexible. Good construction for flatter feet.
Combination lasted shoes: Cardboard in the rear half, and a seam up the front half. More flexible than board lasted shoes, and more stable than slip lasted shoes.
Outer Sole
Carbon rubber is very durable, but is heavy and not very flexible. A blown rubber outsole is lightweight, but not very durable.
Shoe Last
Look at the bottom of the shoe to see which last the shoe was formed on.
Curved last: A thin strip connects the heel and ball of the foot. Makes the shoe light and flexible and is intended for people with a high arch.
Semi-curved last: is more flexible than the straight last, yet more stable than the curved last. It has a wider strip connecting the heel and ball of the foot. It is intended for people with normal arches.
Straight last: are the least flexible and the most stable. They are intended for people with flat feet.
Wet Test: To tell what type of foot you have, dunk your foot in water and then place it on a surface that will leave an imprint of your foot. If the ball and heel of your foot are not joined or are joined by a narrow band, then you have a high arched foot. If they are joined by a wide band, then you have a normal foot. If they are joined by a really wide band and have little flair where the arch should be, then you have a flat foot.
My thoughts
I like this wet test. Will check on this later. will probebaly be between normal to flat. no wonder we can hardly stand after wearing beautiful shoes with heels.
Shoe types
Shoe Types
Choices of Shoes for Your Best Fit
By Wendy Bumgardner, About.com
Updated March 19, 2007
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
Motion Control Shoes (MC)
Top Picks for Motion Control Shoes
Motion control shoes are the most rigid shoes. They are designed to be inflexible because they are meant to limit overpronation. They are generally heavy, but durable. Many are built upon a straight last, and may have a dual density midsole, with the denser material on the inside of the foot to help correct for pronation. Primarily, motion control shoes are for over-pronators and heavier people. Often people with flat feet do well in these shoes. The problem with most motion control shoes is that they tend to have a thick heel which makes walking in them the same as walking uphill with every step.
Stability Shoes
Top Picks for Stability Shoes
Stability shoes are a compromise type of shoe. They are more flexible than a motion control shoe while providing good support and durability. Often they are built upon a semi-curved last and may have a dual density midsole for support. Stability shoes are for people who do not have severe motion control problems and midweight people. They tend to have a thick heel as well, though not as thick as a motion control shoe which makes walking in them the same as walking uphill with every step.
Cushioned Shoes
Top Picks for Cushioned Shoes
Cushioned Shoes generally have the softest midsoles, the least support, but are very flexible. Usually they are built upon a semi- curved or curved last. These shoes are for people who do not overpronate or need extra support. Often people with high arches do well in these shoes. Again, a thick heel makes it the same as walking uphill with every step.
Lightweight Trainer/Racer
Top Picks for Performance Training Shoes
These shoes are lighter versions of standard trainers and are used for fast paced training or racing.
Racing Flats
These shoes tend to have very little stability, cushioning, or durability. However, this also means that they have a low heel, are flexible, and are very light.
Race Walker Shoes
Top Picks for Racewalking Shoes
These shoes are built to accommodate the motion of race walking and are similar to racing flats. They tend to not have a thick midsole nor knobs or lugs on the outsole.
Lightweight Hiking and Trail Shoes
Top Picks for Trail Shoes
Designed for day hiking and short trips, often with rugged-looking soles and outdoorsy colors. Designed to be breathable, comfortable, and cushioned, sacrificing support and durability compared to boots.
Midweight Boots
Designed for trail hiking and off-trail hiking with light to moderate backpacking loads. More durable and supporting, but still designed for short trips over moderate terrain.
Extended Backpacking Boots
Designed for hiking with moderate to heavy backpacking loads, multi-day trips, rough terrain. Durable and supportive with ankle and foot protection.
Choices of Shoes for Your Best Fit
By Wendy Bumgardner, About.com
Updated March 19, 2007
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
Motion Control Shoes (MC)
Top Picks for Motion Control Shoes
Motion control shoes are the most rigid shoes. They are designed to be inflexible because they are meant to limit overpronation. They are generally heavy, but durable. Many are built upon a straight last, and may have a dual density midsole, with the denser material on the inside of the foot to help correct for pronation. Primarily, motion control shoes are for over-pronators and heavier people. Often people with flat feet do well in these shoes. The problem with most motion control shoes is that they tend to have a thick heel which makes walking in them the same as walking uphill with every step.
Stability Shoes
Top Picks for Stability Shoes
Stability shoes are a compromise type of shoe. They are more flexible than a motion control shoe while providing good support and durability. Often they are built upon a semi-curved last and may have a dual density midsole for support. Stability shoes are for people who do not have severe motion control problems and midweight people. They tend to have a thick heel as well, though not as thick as a motion control shoe which makes walking in them the same as walking uphill with every step.
Cushioned Shoes
Top Picks for Cushioned Shoes
Cushioned Shoes generally have the softest midsoles, the least support, but are very flexible. Usually they are built upon a semi- curved or curved last. These shoes are for people who do not overpronate or need extra support. Often people with high arches do well in these shoes. Again, a thick heel makes it the same as walking uphill with every step.
Lightweight Trainer/Racer
Top Picks for Performance Training Shoes
These shoes are lighter versions of standard trainers and are used for fast paced training or racing.
Racing Flats
These shoes tend to have very little stability, cushioning, or durability. However, this also means that they have a low heel, are flexible, and are very light.
Race Walker Shoes
Top Picks for Racewalking Shoes
These shoes are built to accommodate the motion of race walking and are similar to racing flats. They tend to not have a thick midsole nor knobs or lugs on the outsole.
Lightweight Hiking and Trail Shoes
Top Picks for Trail Shoes
Designed for day hiking and short trips, often with rugged-looking soles and outdoorsy colors. Designed to be breathable, comfortable, and cushioned, sacrificing support and durability compared to boots.
Midweight Boots
Designed for trail hiking and off-trail hiking with light to moderate backpacking loads. More durable and supporting, but still designed for short trips over moderate terrain.
Extended Backpacking Boots
Designed for hiking with moderate to heavy backpacking loads, multi-day trips, rough terrain. Durable and supportive with ankle and foot protection.
a guide to walking shoes
Walking Shoe Guide
The Best Shoes for Walking
By Wendy Bumgardner, About.com
Updated June 16, 2009
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
Walking shoes are your most important item of gear. Our walking shoe gear guide will help you decide which to buy, where to buy, and reader reviews of shoes.
The Best Shoe
There is no one best shoe. The best shoe for you is the the one that fits you best, the one that gives you the proper support, flexibility, cushioning, and compensates for any stride problems you may have, such as overpronation. Each person's feet are different. Take all advice with a grain of salt and find a shoe fitting expert to help you find the shoe that is best for your walking distance, speed, style, and surface as well as your weight and stride.
Walking or Running Shoes?
Shoe manufacturers are putting the best design and technology into running shoe styles, while walking shoe styles are being designed primarily for market appeal rather than performance. Follow the tips on the upcoming pages to see whether that walking shoe you are interested really meets your needs, or if you should go with a running shoe design.
Essential Walking Shoe Qualities:
•Flexible: You must be able to bend and twist the shoes. When you take a walking step, your foot will flex as you roll through a step from heel to toe. If the shoe is too stiff, your foot will fight it with each step.
•Flat: Walking shoes should have a relatively flat heel.
•Heel Not Flared: Since walkers strike with the heel first, you do not want a big flared heel. In fact, a slightly undercut heel is preferred.
Boots for Walkers?
Many long distance walkers wear hiking boots. I noted over half of the walkers on half-marathon to marathon distance walks in Europe were wearing boots. However, boots do not provide motion control features that many people need, and may be inflexible and heavy. Walkers may discover that they need a boot for the trail but not for the street.
My thoughts
Had this article been available years ago, I could have saved my feet from a lot of pain. How may times have we hurt ourselves with the wrong beauiful shoes. We can wear beautiful shoes but we need to choose the right ones.
The Best Shoes for Walking
By Wendy Bumgardner, About.com
Updated June 16, 2009
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
Walking shoes are your most important item of gear. Our walking shoe gear guide will help you decide which to buy, where to buy, and reader reviews of shoes.
The Best Shoe
There is no one best shoe. The best shoe for you is the the one that fits you best, the one that gives you the proper support, flexibility, cushioning, and compensates for any stride problems you may have, such as overpronation. Each person's feet are different. Take all advice with a grain of salt and find a shoe fitting expert to help you find the shoe that is best for your walking distance, speed, style, and surface as well as your weight and stride.
Walking or Running Shoes?
Shoe manufacturers are putting the best design and technology into running shoe styles, while walking shoe styles are being designed primarily for market appeal rather than performance. Follow the tips on the upcoming pages to see whether that walking shoe you are interested really meets your needs, or if you should go with a running shoe design.
Essential Walking Shoe Qualities:
•Flexible: You must be able to bend and twist the shoes. When you take a walking step, your foot will flex as you roll through a step from heel to toe. If the shoe is too stiff, your foot will fight it with each step.
•Flat: Walking shoes should have a relatively flat heel.
•Heel Not Flared: Since walkers strike with the heel first, you do not want a big flared heel. In fact, a slightly undercut heel is preferred.
Boots for Walkers?
Many long distance walkers wear hiking boots. I noted over half of the walkers on half-marathon to marathon distance walks in Europe were wearing boots. However, boots do not provide motion control features that many people need, and may be inflexible and heavy. Walkers may discover that they need a boot for the trail but not for the street.
My thoughts
Had this article been available years ago, I could have saved my feet from a lot of pain. How may times have we hurt ourselves with the wrong beauiful shoes. We can wear beautiful shoes but we need to choose the right ones.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Beautiful Shoes and Tendonitis
How to avoid tendonitis wearing heels all the time
Ladies, if you are like me you spend at least some part of your day wearing high heels you know that it can take a toll on your legs and feet. For some of us this length of time could be up to 8 hours a day. Not to mention, (especially if you are in the city) you are walking a few of those hours in them every day as well.
With the new trend of super tall heels (many of mine are at least 4 inches tall), we have to be careful that we minimize the damage these trendy shoes do to our body.
High-heels can dramatically effect your achilles tendon. Your achilles tendon is the tendon that connects your calf muscle to your heel bone (if any of you have ever pulled this you know that it is extremely painful).
Wearing high heels does wonders for your calf muscles, as it shortens the muscle creating a nice look. This action pulls the achilles tendon, which pulls your heel up into that beautiful shoe. This shortening of the tendon can eventually cause you problems. It may tighten up causing you to feel pain or "tightness" in the back of your heel/below your calf. You may especially notice it when you switch from wearing high heels to gym shoes.
To keep your achilles healthy and avoid tendonitis here are some tips:
1) STRETCH
1) Find a stair case (while holding on to a railing) place the ball of your foot at the edge of the stair so your heel is hanging off the edge. Slowly drop your heel until you feel a nice stretch in the back of your foot/calf.
2) Face a wall and place your hands against it as if you were going to do a push up against it. Place one foot flat on the ground about a foot behind your other one. Bend both your knees and lean into the wall by bending your arms. You should feel a stretch in your back foot.
2) ICE
1) If you are having consistent pain in your achilles ice it. Especially after any strenuous activity. Ice the back of your ankle(between your calf and heel) for about 15 minutes. After removing the ice grab a towel. Sit with your legs straight out in front of you. Grab the towel and wrap it around the ball of your foot holding the two ends with your hands. Slowly pull on the towel until you feel a small stretch in the back of your heel.
3) SWITCH UP YOUR SHOES
1) Switch up your shoes. Take a break from those heels and wear your gym shoes every once in a while.
Now get out there and enjoy those beautiful shoes or those comfy gym shoes.
Have a fun and fit day, Chicago.
Ladies let me know what stress you put on your body to look great?
My Comments:
Yes! I am like the author. I love beautiful shoes - to the point of hurting my legs and my feet. After a day of walking in those beautiful shoes, you come home and find that you cannot even walk. YOu kick off those beautiful shoes and you ask yourself are the beautiful shoes worth all these pain?
Ladies, if you are like me you spend at least some part of your day wearing high heels you know that it can take a toll on your legs and feet. For some of us this length of time could be up to 8 hours a day. Not to mention, (especially if you are in the city) you are walking a few of those hours in them every day as well.
With the new trend of super tall heels (many of mine are at least 4 inches tall), we have to be careful that we minimize the damage these trendy shoes do to our body.
High-heels can dramatically effect your achilles tendon. Your achilles tendon is the tendon that connects your calf muscle to your heel bone (if any of you have ever pulled this you know that it is extremely painful).
Wearing high heels does wonders for your calf muscles, as it shortens the muscle creating a nice look. This action pulls the achilles tendon, which pulls your heel up into that beautiful shoe. This shortening of the tendon can eventually cause you problems. It may tighten up causing you to feel pain or "tightness" in the back of your heel/below your calf. You may especially notice it when you switch from wearing high heels to gym shoes.
To keep your achilles healthy and avoid tendonitis here are some tips:
1) STRETCH
1) Find a stair case (while holding on to a railing) place the ball of your foot at the edge of the stair so your heel is hanging off the edge. Slowly drop your heel until you feel a nice stretch in the back of your foot/calf.
2) Face a wall and place your hands against it as if you were going to do a push up against it. Place one foot flat on the ground about a foot behind your other one. Bend both your knees and lean into the wall by bending your arms. You should feel a stretch in your back foot.
2) ICE
1) If you are having consistent pain in your achilles ice it. Especially after any strenuous activity. Ice the back of your ankle(between your calf and heel) for about 15 minutes. After removing the ice grab a towel. Sit with your legs straight out in front of you. Grab the towel and wrap it around the ball of your foot holding the two ends with your hands. Slowly pull on the towel until you feel a small stretch in the back of your heel.
3) SWITCH UP YOUR SHOES
1) Switch up your shoes. Take a break from those heels and wear your gym shoes every once in a while.
Now get out there and enjoy those beautiful shoes or those comfy gym shoes.
Have a fun and fit day, Chicago.
Ladies let me know what stress you put on your body to look great?
My Comments:
Yes! I am like the author. I love beautiful shoes - to the point of hurting my legs and my feet. After a day of walking in those beautiful shoes, you come home and find that you cannot even walk. YOu kick off those beautiful shoes and you ask yourself are the beautiful shoes worth all these pain?
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