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APRIL FOOTNOTES
2008
In This Issue
Identifying the Different Species of Sandal
April is Foot Health Awareness Month - Respect Your Mode of Transportation

New Warm Weather Shoes!

PG Lite

Featherlight and fashionable, PG Lite orthopedic and diabetic shoes have all the support, cushioning, and comfort of your average orthotic friendly shoe; minus the extra weight and bulk.


MoszkitoSandals Bug Logo 2Moszkito Flip Flops are healthy flip flops that have been designed using the latest advances in podiatric medicine. Every Mosquito Flip Flop features built-in arch support and provides reliable, foot health preserving comfort.


Orthaheel Logo

Men's & Women's Orthaheel Flip Flops and Sandals are made with an EVA orthotic midsole to prevent over-pronation and keep feet and ankles ergonomically alligned.

Orthaheel's Flip Flops and Sandals were designed by leading Australian podiatrist Phillip Vasyli.
 
 
 
 

Girl Planting Tree 2April is National Gardening Month!

April is also the month in which we celebrate Earth Day, Arbor Day, John Muir Day, and even the slightly obscure National Look Up At the Sky Day.

After a long, cold winter it's time to get outside and find some sunshine!
Just make sure you do it in comfortable shoes.

Going On a Sandal Safari - Identifying the Different Species of Sandal
Zebra ArchyKeep your head low and your eyes peeled; we're about to embark on a sandal safari traveling deep into the wilds of warm weather footwear. Today we'll take you to the watering holes and grazing grounds of some of the most beautiful sandals in the world. As your guide, I'll point out some of the identifying features of different sandal species so that you can recognize them when you come across them in your own travels.
 
Uh oh, lookout behind you, better watch your feet! You see that savage five inch spike heel, sunning itself at the edge of that far clearing? Good thing you're safe in our HealthyFeetStore.com Blog safari vehicle. That sandal is a clever predator. It'll damage your metatarsal joints, shorten your Achilles tendon, and devour your foot health if you're not careful make no mistake about it.

Strap in. It's time we were underway!

The Slide SandalJungle Bug Sandal

Hardly endangered, this is one of the most common sandals out here on the savanna. You can tell it's a slide sandal by the fact that it has an open-heel and an open-toe. If it weren't for the forefoot strap over the top of foot most slide sandals would slide right off. However; many slide sandals have specially designed footbeds to help your foot grip the sandal at anatomically raised surfaces beneath the toes (hallux support) and the ball of the foot. The slide sandal is a slip-on style, renowned for its convenience of wear. It is among the most breathable style of sandal, although it may not provide the support or protection that a closed-heel sandal such as a fisherman would provide.

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April is Foot Health Awareness Month  - Respect Your Mode of Transportation
Walking Feet on City Street 2How aware are you of the health level of your feet? Everyday they support your weight and aid your locomotion.

If our car were to start making an odd noise when we applied the brakes, or if its engine started over-heating most of us would take our car into an auto shop. Yet, how many people suffer from foot pain everyday and go weeks, months, and even years without considering seeing a podiatrist.

The month of April is coming to a close, but before May rolls around HealthyFeetStore.com would like to make a small request of you on behalf of your feet. Take off your shoes and examine your feet.

Are your toenails looking a bit ragged? Are your heels becoming cracked and calloused? Are your feet swollen or blistered? Do you have bunions or hammertoes that you've been putting off getting treated? Take a minute to think about what you could do for your feet today, next week, or next month that would help keep them healthier and less prone to pain and injury.

Whether you need to make an appointment with a podiatrist, buy a new pair of shoes, get a professional pedicure, or simply trim your toenails; right now before the month is over make a resolution to take action!

Making an investment in your foot health is no different than performing proper auto maintenance to get the maximum amount of mileage out of your car with one important difference: you can't get a new pair of feet nearly as easily as you can get a new car.

Do what you can to keep your feet healthy today!
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Jeffrey S. Hurless, DPM
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