A Just Released Glasgow Caledonian University Study Confirms Four out of Five Preschoolers are Wearing Shoes that are Damaging their Feet
(ContentDesk) June 27, 2005 -- Shocking results released in June of 2005 from a study conducted by the Glasgow Caledonian University reveal 83 percent of preschoolers are wearing shoes that are too small, despite the risk of serious, long-term damage associated with ill-fitting shoes.Consultant Pediatric Podiatrist and lecturer at Glasgow Caledonian University Gordon Watt says "many parents grossly underestimate the importance of looking after their child's feet while they are growing. "Unlike adult feet, children's feet grow. The study showed that children's feet were at serious risk because they were contained in an environment that restricted their growing feet. Children are born with relatively soft and flexible cartilage which gradually converts to bone with age. As they are growing, their feet are vulnerable to injury and deformity due to ill-fitting footwear."Preschoolians, maker of shoes for children birth to five years of age, has long recognized and agreed that tight shoes are the number one issue with children's footwear.Jeffrey Silverman, Founder, CEO of Preschoolians and shoe inventor, says "Unfortunately tight shoes are a 'silent' cause of feet problems.
Young children can not tell us that their shoes are too tight and the age old method of pressing on toes does not work. Preschoolers curl their toes when their toes are pressed on making it seem that shoes are larger than they are."Two-thirds of American adults have problems with their feet by the time they reach middle age. According to the US Government, 95% of these problems are caused by tight shoes during the preschool years. Those reading this release must be wondering if we can put men on the moon, why can't we solve this problem.Preschoolians has solved this problem by inventing Visu-Fit, a clear panel on the bottom of its shoes, which allows a parent to see exactly how shoes fit. In fact, there are markers which show a parent where toes should be when the shoes are purchased and a line which is a reminder to start thinking about a new size.
Preschoolians will even send a parent an e-mail 13 weeks after purchase to remind the parent to check the size and make sure their child's feet are safe. Preschoolians calls the e-mail the "healthy feet reminder" and gives parents a 10 percent discount to partner with them to make sure children's feet are well cared for. Glasgow Caledonian University, School of Health and Social Care, Division of Podiatry is based in Glasgow in the United Kingdom. View the results of the study at http://www.feetforlife.org/cgi-bin/item.cgi?id=872&d=11&h=24&f=46Preschoolians is based in Westport, Connecticut and has the world's largest selection of soft sole shoes for children. View Preschoolians at http://preschoolians.com or call 800-998-1322 for more information..
What Are Vegetarian Shoes?
With today's image conscious shopper becoming more conscientious as a consumer, a line of vegetarian, or vegan, clothing and footwear has emerged.
First there were cruelty-free cosmetics, which generally meant that the item had not been tested on animals and didn't contain any animal by-products.
Consumers responded well to cruelty-free products and a demand for compassionate clothing soon followed and with it, a line of vegan, or vegetarian shoes.
Vegan shoes, simply put, are shoes that are made from non-animal materials.
Traditionally, shoes are often made from leather, thus making it difficult for those following a vegan lifestyle to find footwear, which were cruelty-free.
Hemp is usually the most common material found in vegan shoes.
It is strong, yet flexible, making it a great substitute for leather.
Many shoe manufacturers have opted to use hemp for shoes and other products, which were traditionally...
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Ecco Shoes Guide - Ecco offers all types of shoes
Danish shoe manufacturer, Ecco had established a company in Bredebro in 1963. Nowadays it provides an extensive range of men's and women's shoes worldwide. The company operates more than 3,000 shops globally and produces approximately 12 million pairs of shoes per year. These shoes are known as Ecco Shoes just because of the manufacturer's name.
Company has its own tanneries and it regularly works to reduce the environmental impact of tanning process.
Ecco shoes are designed in the factories under its own ownership or license. These are generally manufactured in the different countries such as Slovakia, Japan, Cyprus and China. Ecco shoes are designed to give comfort and style at affordable prices.
Ecco started making golf shoes 1999 and the company has also expanded its working area in the new markets of Asia and Eastern Europe. Ecco shoes come under different styles and shapes for all men and women.
These are very well known for comfortable...
Ecco Shoes Guide - Ecco offers all types of shoes
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Choosing The Right Shoes, Golf Shoes, Wedding Shoes And Other Footwear!
Wearing a comfortable pair of shoes is very important if you spend much time on your feet. Whether you're standing, walking or running, all of your weight falls directly onto the bottom of your feet. That's why the shoes you wear are critical to the long term comfort and health of your feet and ankles. Whether you're wearing sandals, boots or running shoes it's crucial that your feet are supported and comfortable. Shoes with support and shock absorption will help reduce pounding on the rest of your body as you walk or run.In prehistoric times skins or hides were probably tied around the foot for protection and warmth.
The sandal, probably the earliest form of shoe, was worn in Egypt, Greece, and Rome; an early form of the boot was also known in Greece and Rome. The characteristic shoe of the Middle Ages was the soft, clinging moccasin, which extended to the ankle. It was highly decorated and was of velvet, cloth of gold, and, increasingly, of leather. Today the choices of shoes...
Choosing The Right Shoes, Golf Shoes, Wedding Shoes And Other Footwear!
Shoes > Choosing The Right Shoes, Golf Shoes, Wedding Shoes And Other Footwear!
Choosing The Right Shoes, Golf Shoes, Wedding Shoes And Other Footwear!
Wearing a comfortable pair of shoes is very important if you spend much time on your feet. Whether you're standing, walking or running, all of your weight falls directly onto the bottom of your feet. That's why the shoes you wear are critical to the long term comfort and health of your feet and ankles. Whether you're wearing sandals, boots or running shoes it's crucial that your feet are supported and comfortable. Shoes with support and shock absorption will help reduce pounding on the rest of your body as you walk or run.In prehistoric times skins or hides were probably tied around the foot for protection and warmth.
The sandal, probably the earliest form of shoe, was worn in Egypt, Greece, and Rome; an early form of the boot was also known in Greece and Rome. The characteristic shoe of the Middle Ages was the soft, clinging moccasin, which extended to the ankle. It was highly decorated and was of velvet, cloth of gold, and, increasingly, of leather. Today the choices of shoes...
Choosing The Right Shoes, Golf Shoes, Wedding Shoes And Other Footwear!
Shoes > Choosing The Right Shoes, Golf Shoes, Wedding Shoes And Other Footwear!
Promgirl.com Expands Offering of Prom and Homecoming Shoes with Styles from Benjamin Walk, Coloriffics, Alisha Hill, Saugus Shoes
(ContentDesk) October 26, 2005 -- Promgirl.com (http://www.promgirl.com) announces the expansion of its offering of womens shoes for prom, homecoming and formal events with the addition of styles from Benjamin Walk, Coloriffics, Alisha Hill, Saugus Shoes and many more. Located in New York City, Prom Girl offers a complete line of prom and homecoming dresses, shoes and fashion accessories for girls. In addition to a broad array of prom and dress shoes, Prom Girl offers a wide assortment of fashion accessories, everything needed to make a special evening a fashion triumph. Prom Girl carries the Touch Ups by Benjamin Walk line of evening shoes in sizes 5 to 13. The availability of these womens shoes will expand the selection available for girls shopping online for dress shoes to go with their prom and formal dresses.
The available styles include closed toe, open toe, high heels, low heels, flats, dyables, shoe accessories, boots,...
Promgirl.com Expands Offering of Prom and Homecoming Shoes with Styles from Benjamin Walk, Coloriffics, Alisha Hill, Saugus Shoes
Shoes > Promgirl.com Expands Offering of Prom and Homecoming Shoes with Styles from Benjamin Walk, Coloriffics, Alisha Hill, Saugus Shoes