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CHICAGO -- Flip-flops and sneakers with flexible soles are easier on the knees than clogs or even special walking shoes, a study by Rush University Medical Center has found. And that's important, because loading on the knee joints is a key factor in the development of osteoarthritis. The study has been published online in the journal Arthritis Care & Research."Traditionally, footwear has been engineered to provide maximum support and comfort for the foot, with little attention paid...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Moszkito(R), the name in "Healthy Flip-Flops," has expanded its ARCHY(R) FOOTWEAR COLLECTION this fall from flip flops into winter footwear with one of the highlights of this season being the new FUZZ for men and the FUZZY for women sheepskin sandal. The new Moszkito sheepskin sandal feels like 5-star luxury designed especially for your feet. The comfort alone makes walking a joy. FUZZ/FUZZY has the same technology Moszkito is offering in all their...
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- With these tough economic times, people are cutting back how much to spend on holiday gifting this year. Imagine being able to donate to charity while giving a gift that offers relief to tired and overworked feet. Yoga Sandals® Footwear by Beech Sandal Company presents Comfys for Causes, pampering slippers that help keep feet flexible with 20% of each purchase donated to a charity of the customer's choice. (Photo:...
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Sept. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Beech Sandal Company declares its commitment to raising awareness and funding for education, research and treatment for women's health issues by donating its popular, health-oriented Yoga Sandals(R) footwear and a portion of the company's sales to support a number of worthy causes. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090922/NYFNSJ01) Yoga Sandals(R), "A Better Flip Flop", according to Prevention Magazine, recently appeared with...
Some flip-flops and plastic shoes sold in the Philippines contain toxic chemicals that are dangerous to humans and the earth, an environmental group says. EcoWaste Coalition says a recent study found 17 of the 27 pairs of flip-flops, sandals, clogs and other plastic shoes tested contained phthalates, the Philippine Daily Inquirer reported Wednesday. The chemicals, used as a softening agent for polyvinyl chloride plastic, have been associated with developmental and reproductive disorders,...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Moszkito(R), the name in "healthy flip-flops," is expanding their collection of sandals with arch support to now include closed footwear for Fall 2009. The 4 new styles, 2 women's, 2 men's, are designed with the famous Moszkito 16 mm arch support. In black and brown Italian Waxed Canvas, they are lightweight, supportive and "Ridiculously Comfortable"! Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, Moszkito has established a name in the footwear industry with their...
FitFlop Styles for Men Fly off the Shelves for Father's Day NEW YORK, June 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers have found that the solution for chronic lower back pain may lie in a $59.99 biomechanically-engineered foam and rubber flip-flop -- so this Father's Day might just be the turning point for the sixty million adults who reported persistent back pain last year. FitFlop, the wellness shoe many claim to be a medical breakthrough is now available in the Dass, a style for men -- and women...
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Flip-flops are synonymous with summer and as the June solstice marks the official first day of this long-awaited season, its time to bare feet to the rest of the world. But this summer icon has gotten a bad rap lately with studies showing flip-flops are responsible for altering gait to the point of creating aches and pains all over the body. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090602/NYFNSI01) What if there was a pair of...
Non-profit rolls out event plans & celebrity support to encourage public participation NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Soles4Souls(TM) Inc., the international shoe charity dedicated to providing a free pair of shoes to people in need, announced its schedule for Barefoot Week 2009 today. The non-profit organization will be distributing more than 50,000 pairs of new shoes in the United States while it also collects "gently worn" shoes from the general public during thousands of...
STEVENAGE, England, April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- As the weather hots up, Fitness Footwear is rapidly expanding their range of summer sandals to meet the new need for fit flops and other forms of exercise sandals. The sun is out, spring is here and it won't be long until the sun kissed beach bodies are strolling across the beaches of Great Britain once again. But how do those bodies stay in such terrific shape in time for summer? Fit Flops are just one of the answers. Styled to...
