http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Athletic shoes are a big investment, and unfortunately for your wallet, they are an investment you will continually need to make. Of course this kind of maintenance is worth it! After all, the health of your body is at stake. Anybody who leads an active l... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/how-to-care-for-athletic-shoes-1245478.html 23rd November 2009 Whether you have purchased a pair of high heels or hiking boots, some shoes take awhile before they comfortably fit on your feet. Unfortunately, there is no magic short-cut that eliminates the "breaking-in" process. The best way to break in your stiff, st... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/how-to-safely-break-in-a-pair-of-shoes-1245148.html 23rd November 2009 Believe it or not, your foot changes size and shape over time. Just because you've been a size 7 for the last 10 years, doesn't mean you'll be a size 7 for the rest of your life. It's important to periodically measure your foot size, and here's how. In... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/how-to-determine-your-shoe-size-1245093.html 23rd November 2009 When polishing leather shoes, you need to choose between four basic forms of shoe polish: wax, paste, liquid and cream. There are pros and cons to each option. Liquid polish dries quickly, but it does not come in a wide selection of colors or last as long... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/how-to-polish-shoes-1244992.html 23rd November 2009 Slippery soles are not only obnoxious; they pose a serious threat to your health. There is no need for you to be unsteady on your feet because your shoes can't seem to "get a grip" on the floor! Check out the suggested solutions below: Method #1: Sandp... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/how-to-eliminate-slippery-soles-1243716.html 23rd November 2009 Have you ever made the mistake of thinking you could make it through the night in a pair of 3-inch heels? I know I have! Stilettos that seem oh so fashionable and fun at 8 o'clock in the evening turn into my worst nightmare by the time 11 o'clock rolls ar... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/the-amazing-foldable-flat-1243543.html 23rd November 2009 Heel Problems. Heels often wear down before the rest of the sole. You can extend the life of your shoes if you repair the heels as soon as you notice a problem. • Wobbly Heels: Wobbly heels are a sign that the nails or screws have come lose. It's im... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/how-to-fix-common-shoe-problems-1243275.html 23rd November 2009 Resoling a shoe is a relatively easy do-it-yourself repair you can tackle at home. Just follow these simple steps: 1. The first step is to clean the soles of your shoes. You will want to remove all gunk, gum and dirt. If you need to use soap and water ... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/how-to-resole-a-shoe-and-attach-a-new-heel-1242988.html 23rd November 2009 Here's a creative way to stretch leather shoes. All you need is two small Ziploc bags, water and a freezer. Fill each bag 1/3 full of water from the tap. Be sure to seal the bags completely! Now place each bag in the area of the shoe you want to stretc... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/creative-ways-to-stretch-leather-shoes-1241391.html 21st November 2009 What's the difference between nubuck and suede? Why is some leather described as "full-grain" and other leather "natural grain"? Will shoes made from expensive leather require more maintenance? These are just some of the questions you may face when pur... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/leather-basics-1240654.html 20th November 2009 Exotic Leathers Exotic leathers such as ostrich, shark, crocodile and lizard are particularly popular among women's shoes as well as men's and women's cowboy boots. Most of the leather comes from animals raised on farms in South Africa and Southeast Asia... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/caring-for-special-types-of-leather-shoes-1239253.html 19th November 2009 The full spectrum of caring for your leather shoes includes cleaning, conditioning, polishing and waterproofing. It may sound like a lot of work, but once the basic materials are gathered you will find that the occasional maintenance your leather shoes re... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/leather-shoe-care-1237292.html 18th November 2009 There is nothing worse than splurging on a new pair of shoes only to have them marred by scuff marks a few wears later. Luckily, most scuff marks are easily removable. 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Try these simple techniques to return your shoes to their normal, stealthy selves. Option #1: Baby Powder Remove the insole and sprinkle the inside of the shoe with baby or talcum powd... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/how-to-fix-squeaky-shoes-1232891.html 15th November 2009 Shoe Goo is an industrial strength rubber cement that may be exactly what you are looking for when it comes to repairing your old shoes. Invented in 1972, Shoe Goo was originally designed to combat a problem known as "tennis toe". The clear gummy glue was... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/shoe-goo-makes-your-shoes-brand-new-1232678.html 14th November 2009 As any runner will tell you, most running shoes wear quickly and unevenly. This means that although your high-tech EVA midsole may have plenty of bounce left in it, the traction on the outer sole may have worn away - or vice versa. One of the most common ... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/repairing-the-heel-on-your-running-shoes-1231245.html 13th November 2009 Some of us cannot bear to part with a favorite pair of shoes. I, for one, stand guilty as charged. I still wear my favorite pair of knee-high brown boots despite the fact that their soles are marred with cracks that let the water in (not to mention all ki... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/resoling-your-old-shoes-1230894.html 12th November 2009 There is no need to visit a shoe repair shop the next time the heel breaks on one of your pairs of stylish pumps. And there's no need to prematurely toss your high heels into the dustbin either! Most broken heels can be satisfactorily repaired in the comf... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/how-to-repair-high-heel-shoes-at-home-1228977.html 12th November 2009 There is nothing worse than finding a pair of stylish boots that fit your feet perfectly but not your calves. As a woman with fairly muscular calves, I know firsthand that boots small enough to suit my feet probably will not zip up below my knee. (And I a... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/adjusting-boots-to-fit-your-calves-1228767.html 12th November 2009 Soles 4 Souls is a non-profit organization that collects donations of new and "gently" worn shoes and distributes them to people in need in the United States and abroad. Soles 4 Souls specializes in disaster relief efforts. In fact, the organization was f... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/soles-4-souls-donating-shoes-to-a-good-cause-1226311.html 11th November 2009 Compared to most major shoe companies, Nine West is the new kid on the block. The company was founded in May 1977 when Jerome Fisher and Vincent Camuto saw an opportunity to capitalize on the women's shoe market. (Compare this to companies such as Clark S... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/history-and-overview-of-nine-west-shoes-1226034.html 11th November 2009 It seems like these days everyone is concerned with being green - and with good reason! Whether or not you believe an environmental catastrophe due to global warming is right around the corner, there is no time like the present to start being more conscie... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/where-can-i-buy-shoes-made-out-of-recycled-materials-1221537.html 06th November 2009 Any regular thrift store shopper knows that some shoes or shirts just do not sell. So what happens to these double cast-offs? If their owners put them up for sale and no one bites, is it worth keeping them around? If you are at all interested in limiting ... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/a-second-chance-for-shoes-not-sold-in-a-thrift-store-1218719.html 05th November 2009 Nike wants to turn your old tennis shoes into brand spanking new athletic surfaces! The recycling process is very simple. Nike has placed Reuse-A-Shoe bins in 300 locations across the United States as well as in drop-off locations in Australia, New Zealan... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/nikes-reuseashoe-program-wants-your-old-running-shoes-1216730.html 04th November 2009 Instead of allowing old or under-used shoes to clutter up your closet (or a landfill), consider donating your shoes to one of the charitable causes listed below: Nike' Shoe Recycling and Sustainability Program (Reuse-A-Shoe). Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe progra... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/two-shoe-charities-that-you-can-and-should-support-1211677.html 02nd November 2009 Credential clothing is unsorted, untouched donations of soft goods including clothing, shoes, handbags and toys. The clothing often comes from thrift stores such as the Salvation Army that are unable to sell the merchandise. Credential clothing companies ... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/credential-clothing-when-your-old-shoes-take-a-trip-around-the-world-1209134.html 30th October 2009 1. Old shoes that have been "gently" worn can be donated to charity. Soles 4 Souls is a reputable charity that has collected hundreds of thousands of pairs of shoes and sent them across the United States and all over the world to people in need. You can l... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/what-to-do-with-your-old-shoes-1206623.html 29th October 2009 By the late 19th century, shoes were largely manufactured in factories that specialized in a minute step of the shoemaking process. Materials, parts and products were shipped around the US. And a standardized American sizing system was finally put into ... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/a-brief-history-of-shoe-manufacturing-the-united-states-part-two-1203959.html 27th October 2009 You may think platform shoes are something straight out of contemporary pop culture, but you'd be wrong. Platform shoes have a rich and varied history that begins in the theaters of Ancient Greece. Tragic actors would often don platform sandals with wood ... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/history-of-platform-shoes-1198820.html 26th October 2009 As the number of counterfeit shoes continues to increase, trading officers around the world are working overtime to keep the counterfeit market under control. Shoes were the number one clothing item seized by United States customs officials and Homeland ... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/controlling-sales-of-counterfeit-shoes-1196508.html 23rd October 2009 Believe it or not, the high heel was originally invented for purely practical purposes! Forget about aesthetics or Vogue's claim that the high heel's sole purpose is to show off a woman's leg! Shoes with distinct heels were a solution to the problem of ... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/history-of-the-high-heel-1194005.html 22nd October 2009 Troops were popular as an urban / hip-hop sneaker in the 80s and the 90s. The sneakers were endorsed by the likes of LL Cool J, MC Hammer, Ultramagnetic MCs, Stetsasonic, Public Enemy's Chuck D, Flava Flav as well as Ghostface Killah, Cool Kids, Mickey F... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/troop-sneakers-are-back-in-town-1192443.html 21st October 2009 Saucony shoes have been around for 111 years. Founded in 1898 by four businessmen from Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the shoe company's fortunes and merchandise followed the course of American history. The name of the company is a Native American name, which m... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/the-history-of-the-saucony-shoe-manufacturing-company-1186890.html 20th October 2009 Saucony is an athletic shoe company that originated in Kutztown, Pennsylvania in the United States. The Saucony Company specializes in running shoes, and its technology is at the forefront of the running shoe industry. It has been lauded by Runner's Wor... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/midsole-and-outsole-technology-at-saucony-1184623.html 19th October 2009 New Balance Athletic Shoes, Inc. is an American footwear company based in Boston, Massachusetts. It began existence as New Balance Arch Support Company and exclusively sold arch supports and other shoe accessories. In the 1970s New Balance expanded to i... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/history-of-new-balance-athletic-shoes-1180203.html 16th October 2009 Midsole: 1. ACTEVA Midsole. Note the "EVA" in the word "ACTEVA". That's right. ACTEVA simply means a special kind of EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) midsole. EVA is popular because it is lightweight and offers more "bounce" than polyurethane midsoles... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/terms-you-should-know-when-buying-a-new-balance-shoe-1176378.html 15th October 2009 Counterfeit shoes are sweeping the market, and controlling the sale and production of these fakes is becoming more complicated than ever. This is partly because it is becoming more and more difficult for a consumer to tell a fake from an authentic shoe. ... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/outsourcing-that-leads-to-counterfeit-shoe-production-1173315.html 14th October 2009 Most of us realize that the shoes we buy - whether they are high heels, sports shoes or sandals - come with a hefty markup. That is to say, the price you pay to own that particular pair of shoes is much, much higher than what it costs Nike to make that p... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/markups-on-shoes-1167184.html 12th October 2009 Believe it or not, a "Made in China" label is actually a good sign on a pair of genuine Ugg boots. The shoes are, in fact, made in China by Deckers Inc. (an American company) as of several years ago. Classic and Short Uggs should both sport "Made in Chi... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/how-to-spot-fake-uggs-1164077.html 09th October 2009 Divorce happens to take place because couples are not taking marriage seriously. Its responsibility of both partners to maintain good relationship for a happy married life. You both have to honestly work on it since you have joined this institution. If yo... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/want-to-know-all-about-divorce-procedure-1162291.html 09th October 2009 Owning a pair of Air Jordans has long been a symbol of social status. The shoes are expensive, which often means that people will go to great lengths to own a pair. It also means that there is an army of sellers out there who will go to great lengths to... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/how-to-spot-fake-air-jordan-shoes-1161921.html 09th October 2009 Gucci shoes are some of the most widely imitated shoes on the market. Before buying a pair of Gucci shoes online, make sure that you are not accidentally investing in a fake. Browse the guidelines below for tips on how to avoid a cheap imitation of the ... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/how-to-spot-a-pair-of-fake-gucci-shoes-1155269.html 06th October 2009 Perhaps the most important feature to inspect when it comes to detecting a fake Chanel shoe is the label. Chanel's Cambon line of ballerina flats has only one label, and it should read "CHANEL". If you see a Cambon ballerina flat that is labeled as "CC"... http://janebaron.articlealley.com/are-you-sure-your-chanel-ballerina-flats-are-authentic-1151064.html 05th October 2009