Almost from the moment British shoe manufacturer R. Griggs Group launched the Dr. Martens 1460 model boot on April Fools Day 1960, the footwear was popular with British postmen, police officers, and factory workers. The 1460 was an eight eyelet, cherry-r...

Almost from the moment British shoe manufacturer R. Griggs Group launched the Dr. Martens 1460 model boot on April Fools Day 1960, the footwear was popular with British postmen, police officers, and factory workers. The 1460 was an eight eyelet, cherry-r...

It is generally assumed that the word “sabotage” had its origins in the French word sabot, which refers to a large, heavy wooden clog made of a single piece of wood and worn by workers. However, there are quite a few theories of the link between thos...

There are a surprising number of used shoes sold on websites such as eBay and Craigslist, but is it smart to buy used shoes? For what it is worth, my suggestion is to not resort to used shoes unless you are experiencing severe financial hardship. There ...

Noble Shoes have been used to demonstrate a person’s rank in society since at least the time of the Egyptian pharaohs. Sandals with pointed toes could only be worn by those of higher stations in ancient Egyptian society, with slaves going barefoot and ...

There are few things more wasteful than buying a pair of shoes that does not fit well. Either you do not wear them because they are uncomfortable or, worse, you wear them and deal with the discomfort while possibly harming your feet. There are a few gui...

Would you prefer an athletic shoe made by a company that assumes that a superstar athlete being paid millions for an endorsement can sell you anything, or a shoe made by a company that believes in better fit and better technology as a way to earn your bus...

Although the incidence of polio in industrialized countries decreased dramatically in the mid-1950s, millions of polio survivors still suffer daily from the effects of the disease. In addition to the physical damage caused by the original disease, a cond...

With all of the scrutiny and demands placed on Barack Obama and John McCain in their campaigns for President, it is difficult to imagine a president as a polio victim. However, Franklin D. Roosevelt, possibly the most famous polio survivor in history, wa...

The word ”mismatch” tends to have a negative connotation, while the word “match” refers to things that are in harmony with each other. People are always looking for the perfect match, whether it be in a mate, a home, or a job. Unfortunately, mill...

Millions of people with mismatched feet would love to have a shoe store in which they can buy mismatched shoes in their sizes. However, that is not practical with the traditional brick and mortar store unless the shoe store is willing to sell a single sh...

The word ”mismatch” tends to have a negative connotation, while the word “match” refers to things that are in harmony with each other. People are always looking for the perfect match, whether it be in a mate, a home, or a job. Unfortunately, mill...

A pair of shoes can change the personality and style of the wearer. A super high heel may give the look of a model, while hiking boots allow the wearer to walk with a steady step. Sneakers can make the wearer look very energetic. For every occasion, we w...

A pair of shoes can change the personality and style of the wearer. A super high heel may give the look of a model, while hiking boots allow the wearer to walk with a steady step. Sneakers can make the wearer look very energetic. For every occasion, we w...

Your feet carry you thousands of miles and bear a force 50% greater than a person's weight with every step. Foot problems are caused by wear and tear and/or because of negligence. Mismatched feet People who have mismatched feet usually buy the larger ...