Make High Heels More Comfortable by Shifting Your Weight

Wearing high heels doesn't have to mean punishment for your feet. A few foot exercises and strategic posture could make standing for a long time in heels (like at a holiday party) less painful than usual.

The key, according to Vogue and a foot yoga teacher (yes, you read that right), is to build up the outer part of your feet—the side opposite your big toe—because this will lift your arch and strengthen your foot overall. Strengthen your feet (sans heels) by balancing your weight on different parts of your feet.

Then next time you're going to be out for a while wearing heels, remember to shift your weight to your now-strengthened outside edges of your feet for a less painful experience

What Is Genuine Leather?

Genuine leather label is purposely ambiguous, and meant to mislead the consumer. The label actually tells the consumer what it is not, and should actually send off a buyer beware signal. It is most certainly

The typical leather hide is split into two parts. The surface layer or layer closest to the animal’s hair line is called the top-grain or full-grain layer. The lower layer is called the split layer. In our industry the full-grain leathers are the most desirable. The natural markings are attractive and consequently it is not necessary to correct the leather in any artificial manner. Some hides have more insect bits, or excessive animal scaring in which case it becomes necessary to correct the hide to give it more appeal.

There are many methods in correcting the leather hide. It can be buffed, sanded, plated or embossed with an artificial pattern. Some of these patterns are meant to simulate the best full-grain leather markings, while other embossed patterns are intended to give the hide an authentic print meant to look like genuine alligator, ostrich, snake, lizard, etc.

Belting leathers were developed in the industrial age, and are actually the most premium level of full-grain leathers. These durable hides were used to turn pulleys, to give you an idea of their impressive application and performance. Today some of the finest personal leather goods, business cases or luggage products are offered in belting leather for the consumer who is looking to enjoy a product for an entire lifetime and then pass on to their child.

Split leather is more affordable than top-grain or full-grain leather and consequently has many applications. This classification of leather describes the under layer that is split off from the surface layer. The split layer is void of any natural animal scaring that gives the hide the natural look of leather. Consequently, it may be far more difficult for the consumer to tell whether the product is leather or synthetic

I recommend that you ask the sales associate to describe the leather. If they are unable to describe the type of leather with confidence you might ask to speak to another associate who can provide more product knowledge. If none of the associates can impart their product knowledge, you may be in the wrong store.

However, in any evet if you see the ‘GENUINE LEATHER’ label in the product, you now have the education to make an informed decision. I hope that I have provided a basic guideline in helping you make a more informed decision when purchasing your next leather product.

Shoe Care : Winter Best Foot Forward

During the winter months nothing suffers quite as much as shoes do! It breaks my heart to wear my favorite pairs in the winter.  I absolutely hate when my shoes have salt residue. To me, shoes are sacred. End of the story! I put lots of effort into prolonging the life of my footwear and with years of trial and error have come to a routine that really does leave my shoes looking great all winter and even the next season or two. Here’s what I learned.

The best kept secret to great shoes is always a good cobbler! My life would not be the save without mine. It may sounds dramatic but he has brought many pairs back to life after a girls out and heels caught in cobble stones. He’s performed enough rescue surgeries that by now he knows majority of my shoes and I visit him almost every other week. I always ensure that all of my shoes have a rubber sole to protect the delicate leather. Also in the winter, I take my shoes for a cleanse and touch ups every months and at the end of the season. If you’re going to spend money on shoes, spend time finding a good cobbler in your area.

Between the purchase and the regular cobbler visits, come the minor details. Be sure to purchase quality care products that are suited for individual types of leather and suede. Personally, I like to use Roots Leather Care products.  The main steps of  shoes care are: Cleanse, Condition and Water Proof. Also it is important that you never dry your shoes by a heater as they will crack. All that you need is to wipe off the access water and let them air dry.

Now that we’ve covered the shoe lovin’ steps! It’s time to enjoy wearing our favorite pairs with care and joy

The Fastest Way to Shine Your Shoes

Shining a pair of dress shoes isn't difficult, but you do have to have the right tools and know what you're doing if you want to end up with a good-looking shine. This quick video from #shoeparadise shows you how to get a great shine in five minutes flat, no matter what kind of shoes you wear.

Clean off your shoes first, and use that rag to apply a thin layer of polish everywhere on the shoes. Then find another clean spot on the rag and start buffing that polish away. It's a simple three-step process that, assuming your shoes aren't in horrible disrepair, will get you a solid shine without spending a ton of time on them. If you've ever served in the military, this is old hat to you, but if you have a pair of leather shoes that look like they've had better days—whether they're men's or women's shoes—this is a quick way to spruce them up.

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