It’s not often you find an Italian-made loafer with this much beauty and style that’s also low-heeled, comfortable, and with a roomy, square toe box.For those of you who love Italy’s impeccable workmanship but need a shoe that won’t torture your tender feet, this Via Spiga Alixar fits perfectly.The Alixar comes in either a glossy […]

Pain in the heel in one of the most difficult types of foot pain to treat. Many conventional treatments only work imperfectly or temporarily. Here are a couple of heel pain relief techniques that have given me relief in the past - perhaps they’ll help you, too.
1. Contrast foot baths.
This treatment often provides fast relief […]

If there’s one thing I’d like to tatoo on the forehead of every shoe designer in the world, it’s this: Comfortable Doesn’t Have To Be Ugly.
And if there’s still room on their thick skulls, I’d add this: Beauty Does Not Equal 3″+ Heels!
Take this attractive Roma Pump from SoftWalk. The “Truffle Nubuck” version on […]

I just love my Spira Walking Shoes! I got my Spiras over a year ago, and they have made a huge difference in helping relieve heel and arch pain after a day of walking, shopping, or just doing things around the house.
I have the Spira Women’s Classic Leather Walker in white, but now that Spiras […]

Aching heels need these Silipos Heel Cushions! Before you spend hundreds of dollars on custom orthotics, try getting relief from heel pain with these soft and gentle cushions! These super-cushy silicone heel cushions might be all you need to relieve sore, aching heels as well or even better than those expensive orthotics. I’ve NEVER gotten […]

I’m really grateful for FootSmart. I’ve been buying from them for years. You can’t beat their prices or their customer service…