Welcome back! In Part I you learned all about the anatomy of a running shoe and how the shape of your foot, surface you run on and how you run can all affect your running shoe selection. So.  You’re prepared to shop! But before you open that door, let’s make sure ...

It’s mid-August and they seem to be everywhere, those people. You know who I mean. Jaunting, gallivanting, occasionally shuffling, they’re moving along on sidewalks, city streets and country roads. [caption id="attachment_10057" align="aligncenter" width="188" caption="cmhager"][/caption] Runners. They’re everywhere! Sort of like the U.S. Post Office, no weather seems to deter ...

Mountains of slush.  Puddles of indeterminate depth at street corners. Sidewalks that beg for your shoes to do a lil' slip and slide on your way to work.  This of course, is winter in New York. After several years of working in Manhattan, you would think I would have become ...

Manolo. Miu Miu. Gucci and Prada. Names today that we know and love. Stilettos. Platforms. Wedges and pumps. We love them, hate them and of course, still keep wearing our beloved shoes. Just where did this fascination come from and how did we get to the place ...

There is a writing adage that has been repeated to me many times " Write what you know." This phrase sounds simplistic, causing me to utter a juvenile "duh" whenever I hear it. Ah, the irony. As it turns out, there IS a reason these words have stood the test ...

While sitting on the New York City subway recently, I glanced up and was reading one of those bizarre advertisements that are placed just below the ceiling of the cab. You probably know the ones I'm talking about-"Get out of Jail Now!" and "Get Your College Degree in 3 Months ...

My first thoughts when investigating nail polish and removers brought me to a flashback a few years ago when I was attempting to remove acrylic nails on my own (note: NOT a smart move). I had bought a fairly large bottle of remover that promised to "easily" remove professionally applied ...

It's easy to forget how much your shoes actually do for you. At the very least, they protect your feet, and at the very best they're comfortable while doing it and may even make you feel beautiful, sexy, and confident. So why not give them some special attention - ...

Ok. So you've just bought that brand new pair of leather pumps you've had your eye on for a month. They're as beautiful on your feet as you knew they'd be and you already have plans to wear them for the next month straight. The next thing to ask yourself: ...

It often seems like the most neglected part of our bodies are our feet. They take the brunt of the abuse our bodies receive day in and day out. I once heard that women wearing high heels exert more pressure per square inch on their feet than elephants! This may ...