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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...

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Why do we carry so many different types of insoles and arch supports?

Posted by JB Smith, Co-Owner on

SHOES-n-FEET carries the largest selection of insoles and arch supports on the West Coast.

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Kinesio tape...hype or hope?

Posted by JB Smith, Co-Owner on

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Why do I need a shoe insole when I already have great shoes?

Posted by JB Smith, Co-Owner on

We carry the best shoes and try to offer the variety that will fit and support all types of feet. But an insole is a valuable tool that an experienced shoe fitter can utilize to achieve the best possible fit and support for your unique foot. Specifically, an insole can help reposition the weight of the body more evenly over the entire sole of the foot. This takes pressure off the parts of the foot that may be bothering you and creates a more balanced and neutral foot. How your weight rests on your feet and the mechanics of walking...

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Injuries Related to Shoe Break-Down

Posted by JB Smith, Co-Owner on

The shoe is an integral part of exercise and sport activity. Often when a new exercise program is started, age of the athletic shoe is neglected. Many believe that just because they haven’t used the shoe many times that it does not break down. Even those who exercise regularly often neglect their shoe gear and can sustain injuries because of it. Injuries such as plantar fasciitis, shin splints, knee pain, peroneal and Achilles tendonitis can be related to shoe-wear or break-down. In order to examine injuries specifically related to particular shoe pattern break-down, it is imperative that basic shoe anatomy...

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