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Why wool?
Posted by JB Smith, Co-Owner on
You may have noticed it is getting COLD! Time to stock up on wool socks! Actually, any season is the right time for wool socks. They have so many great benefits: They absorb moisture. In winter, it is great to keep wet (and therefore cold) away from your feet. But in the summer they wick sweat away from your feet on those hot days, too, keeping you dry and comfortable. No moisture = no blisters Curly wool fibers form a natural cushion. Like tiny springs! They are breathable. Your feet won’t suffocate in summer and during winter activities your feet...
Can I run with…knee pain?
Posted by JB Smith, Co-Owner on
Bring in used shoes and receive $10 off a purchase of new ones!
Posted by JB Smith, Co-Owner on
Both the San Francisco and Bellevue stores will be participating in a shoe drive benefitting the organization Soles4Souls. They are a four star rated charity with the mission of helping disadvantaged people with new and used shoes and clothes. On October 10th they are creating an event called Barefoot4Them as a way to raise awareness for their cause and their mission. At www.soles4souls.org/barefoot4them you can pledge to go shoeless on October 10th and you will be given the story of a person who desperately needs shoes. As you go through your day barefoot, you can offer up a concrete example...
They're back! The Merrell Jungle Moc!
Posted by JB Smith, Co-Owner on
You asked for them, and they are finally back! Here at SHOES-n-FEET we regularly get calls asking about this beloved shoe. It was a favorite for years, but was discontinued. Recently Merrell brought the Jungle Moc back, to our customer's delight! If you are one of the many people who claim this was their most comfortable, most versatile and most favorite shoe, come on in and get reacquainted! This easy slip-on shoe comes in a variety of colors and features a rugged sole that works in a variety of situations. If you never tried them before, now is the perfect...
The rain is here! Try a waterproof shoe.
Posted by JB Smith, Co-Owner on
We have had a beautiful summer. So beautiful, in fact, that you may not remember how to run in the rain! At SHOES-n-FEET we have a new waterproof option for your feet. In addition to always wearing well-fitting technical socks that wick moisture away, you can try out these shoes. The Brooks Adrenaline ASR GTX is GORE-TEX® lined, making them both waterproof and breathable. They also have hydrophobic foam, so your shoes don't get weighed down with water by the end of your run. They still feature the fit and support of classic Brooks running shoes and handle especially great...