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Posts Tagged ‘Birkenstock’
Socks and Sandals Can Be Cool
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Well, we’re back. It’s been quite a hiatus, but we’re ready to get back to blogging about foot and shoe stuff. To ease back into the saddle we thought we’d share a video we came across while channel surfing the other day. Take a look. And smile. |
Jane’s Picks – Alpro G500 Slip-Resistant Shoes
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Do you need a slip-resistant shoe that makes your back and legs feel good too? If so I’ve got the perfect answer for you – the Alpro G500. In black or white, and the price is right. 25% off one week only. Read the reviews on the product pages and see how happy others are with these super shoes. |
Jane’s Picks – Papillio Tabora Falling Leaves Brown
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It may not feel like just quite yet, but Spring is just around the corner. Take advantage of a 25% discount on this great Tabora Soft Footbed Sandal from Papillio. It features a Birkenstock cork footbed with an arch that is a bit less pronounced than the classic Birkenstock arch. |
Oprah likes the shoes from Happy Feet Plus
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I admit, Oprah didn’t specifically mention the shoes we sell at Happy Feet Plus, but an article from her magazine says all the right things about the kinds of footwear we sell. Last week Jane, one of the Happy Feet Plus owners, told me that Birkenstock and Mephisto shoes were mentioned on a recent Dr. Oz show. I went looking for the show segment and struck out. While I was poking around looking for the reference I came across a 2007 article from O, The Oprah Magazine. The information comes from Jaleh Hoofar, a doctor of podiatric medicine. Dr. Hoofar’s article is right on target. All of the footwear that we support at happyfeet.com has the features that Dr. Hoofar espouses. If you want to read her full article see The Shoe Doctor Is In. |
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Regards, Dave |
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Jane’s Picks – Birkenstock Boston Taupe Suede
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When you think of Birkenstock does the Boston Taupe Suede Clog come to mind? It is one of the best if not The Best Selling Birkenstock of all time. This week I’ve taken 25% off the regular price so that everyone can afford to see why folks around the world love this clog. |
Jane’s Picks – Birki’s Haiti Sandals
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Are you planning a cruise or Caribbean vacation? Get your Birki’s Haiti’s now. They’re water-friendly, colorful and they feature the exceptional Birki’s footbed. All Birki’s Haiti’s are 25% off, but only this week. |
Jane’s Picks — Footprints Alton Clogs
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Guys, this is your chance to get a great deal on one of my favorite clogs for gentlemen. The Footprints Alton has a masculine cut and the heavy-weight leather gives it a boot-like appearance. As always, I’ve taken 25% off the regular price. Enjoy! |
Jabbed by a Heel Spur
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Heel Spur – two words that create an immediate uneasy feeling of pain. In most cases you can avoid developing heel spurs (got that tingley feeling again?) by treating the cause. While it is unclear exactly why and how heel spurs develop, it is commonly agreed upon that they occur after a plantar fascia sprain. When the plantar fascia is pulled away from the Calcaneum bone (see Three Arches of the Foot) the result is Plantar Fasciitis (see Plantar Fasciitis.) If the Plantar Fasciitis is not addressed, the prolonged stress does not allow the plantar fascia to heal properly, often resulting in the development of a calcium deposit, or Heel Spur. |
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Proper support of the medial arch (see Three Arches of the Foot) is probably the single most important thing to do to help recover from Plantar Fasciitis or a Heel Spur. Footwear with pronounced arch support, like Birkenstock or Finn Comfort, are a great choice. Their cork footbeds will also conform to your unique foot shape for a custom fit. Wearing the Kenkoh sandal will help dissolve the calcium deposit and aid in the healing process. |
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Regards, Dave |
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Janes Picks – Arizona Hunter Brown Soft Footbed
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Although the weather outside is getting cooler, it’s warm enough inside to still wear your Birkenstock sandals. This week I’ve selected Birkenstock’s Hunter Leather Arizona with a soft footbed. Top quality leather, super soft footbed, and 25% off. Get yours now before the holiday rush. |
Read The Label
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We occasionally get calls from customers who don’t understand the Birkenstock box and footbed labeling. Here’s a short tutorial that should clear up most of your questions. All Birkenstock brands (Birkenstock, Alpro, Birki’s, Footprints, Papillio, and Tatami) use similar labeling. |
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The important elements on the BOX LABELS include:
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Likewise, all Birkenstock brand FOOTBEDS carry very similar markings:
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OK, let’s take them one at a time. The Width Footprint may display one of three images:
All item numbers (on the box labels) end in either a 1, 2, or 3. Items ending in “1″ are regular width. Items that end in “2″ are medium width, and those that end in “3″ are narrow width. The sizing information (B) provides length references. The top number represents the Euro size. Euro sizing does not differentiate between men’s and women’s – a size 42 is a size 42 whether it is a men’s style, a women’s style, or a unisex style. The middle number is the metric measure. It is an absolute measurement in millimeters. Typically this measure is from the back edge of the heel cup to the front edge of the footbed “lip”. The bottom number(s) is the U.S. sizing. Normally it will list the ladies size equivalent (L) and the men’s size equivalent (M). In the smallest and largest sizes only a ladies or men’s size may be shown. Finally, many but not all footbeds will have a manufacturing run sequence number (D). This has nothing to do with size. It is a sequential number used during manufacturing to keep left and right shoes matched up. This number ensures that the carefully selected matched leather for left and right shoes is kept together. Hopefully this will help you get the right fit whether you’re buying for the first time or the hundredth time. Great footwear at great prices. What a great deal! Stop by a Happy Feet Plus store near you and save. | |
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Regards, Dave |
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