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You can extend the life and comfort of safety shoes with replacement insoles. Most insoles of shoes are removable and can be taken out easily. Once your safety shoes are worn for 6 months or more you probably have compacted and wore down the original insoles in your boots. You can restore comfort and support to the shoe or boot with purchasing new insoles. There are a large number of replacement type insoles on the market. Most offer additional arch support and added cushioning. Spenco is a good choice and makes a number of different insoles.

You can extend the life and comfort of safety shoes with replacement insoles. Most insoles of shoes are removable and can be taken out easily. Once your safety shoes are worn for 6 months or more you probably have compacted and wore down the original insoles in your boots. You can restore comfort and support to the shoe or boot with purchasing new insoles. There are a large number of replacement type insoles on the market. Most offer additional arch support and added cushioning. Spenco is a good choice and makes a number of different insoles.

Here is a guide on how to fit safety shoes and boots. Some very good information to make sure you get a good fit and comfort. Before You Try the Boot On 1.) The best time to buy boots is in the afternoon or early evening when the foot is at its largest. 2.) Bring the socks you plan on wearing with you when you try on boots. 3.) Make your decision based on fit more than style. 4.) Get your foot measured. You need to know the correct length and width to get a proper fit. 5.) One foot is often larger than the other - size for the larger foot (get both feet measured). When You Try the Boot On 1.) Try the boot on, push your toes to the front until they touch, your index finger should fit in behind your foot. 2.) Make sure that the ball (the area of protrusion at the base of the big toe) of your foot fits well at the widest part of the shoe. 3.) Steel toe boots need to be fit about a half size larger than normal footwear. Since there is a steel toe cap there is no stretch in the toe box ar...

Here is a guide on how to fit safety shoes and boots. Some very good information to make sure you get a good fit and comfort. Before You Try the Boot On 1.) The best time to buy boots is in the afternoon or early evening when the foot is at its largest. 2.) Bring the socks you plan on wearing with you when you try on boots. 3.) Make your decision based on fit more than style. 4.) Get your foot measured. You need to know the correct length and width to get a proper fit. 5.) One foot is often larger than the other - size for the larger foot (get both feet measured). When You Try the Boot On 1.) Try the boot on, push your toes to the front until they touch, your index finger should fit in behind your foot. 2.) Make sure that the ball (the area of protrusion at the base of the big toe) of your foot fits well at the widest part of the shoe. 3.) Steel toe boots need to be fit about a half size larger than normal footwear. Since there is a steel toe cap there is no stretch in the toe box ar...

Check out the video on Skechers Shape Ups. They really do work!

Check out the video on Skechers Shape Ups. They really do work!

Exercise shoes are in vogue. New models are coming out from a number of different manufacturers. One we just received is the Avi-Motion from Avia. And the feed back from our customers has been great. The fit and comfort is very good and the double rocker sole really seems to work the muscles in the legs and buttocks. The other great selling point is the price $84.99 about $15-$20 less than other brands. So if you want to try a pair of the Avi-Motion shoes click on the image below. Features: The iburn double rocker difference. Avia Leaf Spring Archrocker™ Technology creates a Double-Rocker Sole. 
Negative Heel Engineering
 Promotes muscle activation and mimics sand-like walking.
 Low density forefoot PU pod
 Engages greater muscle activity during toe off that mimics sand-like walking. 
Performance AIR MESH
 For maximum breathability.
 Light Weight

Exercise shoes are in vogue. New models are coming out from a number of different manufacturers. One we just received is the Avi-Motion from Avia. And the feed back from our customers has been great. The fit and comfort is very good and the double rocker sole really seems to work the muscles in the legs and buttocks. The other great selling point is the price $84.99 about $15-$20 less than other brands. So if you want to try a pair of the Avi-Motion shoes click on the image below. Features: The iburn double rocker difference. Avia Leaf Spring Archrocker™ Technology creates a Double-Rocker Sole. 
Negative Heel Engineering
 Promotes muscle activation and mimics sand-like walking.
 Low density forefoot PU pod
 Engages greater muscle activity during toe off that mimics sand-like walking. 
Performance AIR MESH
 For maximum breathability.
 Light Weight

Give your walking regimen an extra boost of energy and fashionable flair with rock&tone! The 1442's cutting-edge rocker bottom tones your muscles and burns extra calories while you walk, and the attractive and stylish synthetic and mesh upper is based on the ever-popular 442 lifestyle shoe. NB's rock&tone shoe helps you get fit and fabulous as you go through your day--you can even feel it working! Click below to check them out. Womens New Balance 1442sb Here is a review of the shoe from Blogfully: "I personally enjoyed the Rock and Tone Shoes by New Balance (a bunch). From the second I slipped my foot in each shoe I fell in love. There was a noticeable difference between these and other shoes I’ve worn in the past. The comfort level was remarkable and the arch; the high arch gave me the support I’d been missing from my other brands. I actually didn’t want to take them off at the end of the day. I loved how they made me feel. I loved that my feet felt no aches, no p...

Give your walking regimen an extra boost of energy and fashionable flair with rock&tone! The 1442's cutting-edge rocker bottom tones your muscles and burns extra calories while you walk, and the attractive and stylish synthetic and mesh upper is based on the ever-popular 442 lifestyle shoe. NB's rock&tone shoe helps you get fit and fabulous as you go through your day--you can even feel it working! Click below to check them out. Womens New Balance 1442sb Here is a review of the shoe from Blogfully: "I personally enjoyed the Rock and Tone Shoes by New Balance (a bunch). From the second I slipped my foot in each shoe I fell in love. There was a noticeable difference between these and other shoes I’ve worn in the past. The comfort level was remarkable and the arch; the high arch gave me the support I’d been missing from my other brands. I actually didn’t want to take them off at the end of the day. I loved how they made me feel. I loved that my feet felt no aches, no p...

Exercise shoes are in vogue. New models are coming out from a number of different manufacturers. One we just received is the Avi-Motion from Avia . And the feed back from our customers has been great. The fit and comfort is very good and the double rocker sole really seems to work the muscles in the legs and buttocks. The other great selling point is the price $84.99 about $15-$20 less than other brands. So if you want to try a pair of the Avi-Motion shoes click on the image below. Features: The iburn double rocker difference. Avia Leaf Spring Archrocker™ Technology creates a Double-Rocker Sole. 
Negative Heel Engineering
 Promotes muscle activation and mimics sand-like walking.
 Low density forefoot PU pod
 Engages greater muscle activity during toe off that mimics sand-like walking. 
Performance AIR MESH
 For maximum breathability.
 Light Weight

Exercise shoes are in vogue. New models are coming out from a number of different manufacturers. One we just received is the Avi-Motion from Avia . And the feed back from our customers has been great. The fit and comfort is very good and the double rocker sole really seems to work the muscles in the legs and buttocks. The other great selling point is the price $84.99 about $15-$20 less than other brands. So if you want to try a pair of the Avi-Motion shoes click on the image below. Features: The iburn double rocker difference. Avia Leaf Spring Archrocker™ Technology creates a Double-Rocker Sole. 
Negative Heel Engineering
 Promotes muscle activation and mimics sand-like walking.
 Low density forefoot PU pod
 Engages greater muscle activity during toe off that mimics sand-like walking. 
Performance AIR MESH
 For maximum breathability.
 Light Weight

Are there any athletic shoes made in the USA any more? It does not seem like it. But there are still a couple that are made in the United States. We can thank New Balance for it's commitment to American workers. New Balance has five American facilities: Boston, MA Lawrence, MA Norway, ME Norridgewock, ME Skowhegan, ME They produce a total of about 30,000 pair of shoes a day! New Balance has proven that high quality athletic footwear can be made in America. Here are four examples of that quality and craftsmanship that have been become synonymous with the company. Heritage Running Shoe 993 , that runners have relied on for years. By using  Adzorb DTS and an Acteva midsole, it provides a stable platform and smooth transition, while delivering comfort  and performance. The 1123 is a high mileage trainer for the athlete who requires maximum motion control and cushioning. It features a multi-density foot bed and full length Adzorb and Rollbar. The 811 fitness walker. A performance ...

Are there any athletic shoes made in the USA any more? It does not seem like it. But there are still a couple that are made in the United States. We can thank New Balance for it's commitment to American workers. New Balance has five American facilities: Boston, MA Lawrence, MA Norway, ME Norridgewock, ME Skowhegan, ME They produce a total of about 30,000 pair of shoes a day! New Balance has proven that high quality athletic footwear can be made in America. Here are four examples of that quality and craftsmanship that have been become synonymous with the company. Heritage Running Shoe 993 , that runners have relied on for years. By using  Adzorb DTS and an Acteva midsole, it provides a stable platform and smooth transition, while delivering comfort  and performance. The 1123 is a high mileage trainer for the athlete who requires maximum motion control and cushioning. It features a multi-density foot bed and full length Adzorb and Rollbar. The 811 fitness walker. A performance ...

Go in to any shoe store and you will see the amazing selection of running shoes available to the consumer. With so many types of running shoes out there, it's hard to know which one you may need. So to make it easier, I have split them into 3 main groups; Cushioning, Motion Control, and Stability. This article will concentrate on Cushioning Shoes. I will talk about their construction and also what kind of traits you may have that would indicate you may need a cushioning shoe. Cushion shoes are the most flexible of running shoes, compared to motion control and stability control ones. Cushioning shoes are built on a last that is curved inward. A runner with a normal to high arch and who's foot rolls towards the outside (under pronation) would need this type of running shoe. So by having a inward curving last the runner is allowed a natural motion (natural pronation) that they would not normally have. A cushioning shoe will allow the runner to gain more cushioning with their gait ...

Go in to any shoe store and you will see the amazing selection of running shoes available to the consumer. With so many types of running shoes out there, it's hard to know which one you may need. So to make it easier, I have split them into 3 main groups; Cushioning, Motion Control, and Stability. This article will concentrate on Cushioning Shoes. I will talk about their construction and also what kind of traits you may have that would indicate you may need a cushioning shoe. Cushion shoes are the most flexible of running shoes, compared to motion control and stability control ones. Cushioning shoes are built on a last that is curved inward. A runner with a normal to high arch and who's foot rolls towards the outside (under pronation) would need this type of running shoe. So by having a inward curving last the runner is allowed a natural motion (natural pronation) that they would not normally have. A cushioning shoe will allow the runner to gain more cushioning with their gait ...

Go into any shoe store and you will see the amazing selection of running shoes available to the consumer. With so many types of running shoes out there, it's hard to know which one you may need. So to make it easier, I have split them into 3 main groups; Cushioning, Motion Control, and Stability. This article will concentrate on Motion Control Shoes. I will talk about their construction and also what kind of traits you may have that would indicate you may need this type of shoe. Motion Control shoes are a special type of running shoe that needs some special attention. People who need this type of shoe make up about 12% of the running population. If you switch the words of motion control around, it explains the shoe, "Controls Motion." Motion control shoes are made for runners that have flat arches or are a heavier build (180+lbs) and need extra control and durability. These runners have lost the natural cushioning that the gait roll provides with a runner's stride. Th...

Go into any shoe store and you will see the amazing selection of running shoes available to the consumer. With so many types of running shoes out there, it's hard to know which one you may need. So to make it easier, I have split them into 3 main groups; Cushioning, Motion Control, and Stability. This article will concentrate on Motion Control Shoes. I will talk about their construction and also what kind of traits you may have that would indicate you may need this type of shoe. Motion Control shoes are a special type of running shoe that needs some special attention. People who need this type of shoe make up about 12% of the running population. If you switch the words of motion control around, it explains the shoe, "Controls Motion." Motion control shoes are made for runners that have flat arches or are a heavier build (180+lbs) and need extra control and durability. These runners have lost the natural cushioning that the gait roll provides with a runner's stride. Th...

A bunion is a type of structural deformity which is most generally associated with the joint between the big toe and the rest of the foot (metatarsal joint). This deformity is usually formed by some enlarge tissue or a bone mass. The mass tends to force the big toe to turn in toward the space occupied by the other toes. It is often recognized by redness and swelling or just general discomfort of the joint. It is a malady which is most often passed on through genetics or from an arthritic deterioration of the metatarsal joint (see pictures below). A person may also develop this issue as their foot becomes more flat footed which tends to put more strain on the big toe in general. It is often thought that ill fitting shoes may cause bunions but in reality it may actually just speed up the process. There are many different ways to treat a bunion but you must remember that they are just that, a treatment, not a cure. There are bunion pads to provide cushioning for the joint; orthodics try t...

A bunion is a type of structural deformity which is most generally associated with the joint between the big toe and the rest of the foot (metatarsal joint). This deformity is usually formed by some enlarge tissue or a bone mass. The mass tends to force the big toe to turn in toward the space occupied by the other toes. It is often recognized by redness and swelling or just general discomfort of the joint. It is a malady which is most often passed on through genetics or from an arthritic deterioration of the metatarsal joint (see pictures below). A person may also develop this issue as their foot becomes more flat footed which tends to put more strain on the big toe in general. It is often thought that ill fitting shoes may cause bunions but in reality it may actually just speed up the process. There are many different ways to treat a bunion but you must remember that they are just that, a treatment, not a cure. There are bunion pads to provide cushioning for the joint; orthodics try t...