This page contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. You can easily replace the original insoles for Vans with more comfortable or orthotic insoles. Vans Old Skool, slip-ons, and Sk8 Hi insoles can be changed by removing the old insoles and placing new … Read more
It took me a while to realize that my choice of insoles as a big guy was important. Before I did, shoes were a recurring expense in my monthly budget, and my visit to the orthopedic doctor, when the massage parlor couldn’t suffice, was constant. The most common concern associated with obesity is foot discomfort … Read more
You know it feels different being on concrete, different in a hurtful way. Standing on concrete all day with limited shock absorption on an insole can help with comfort and fatigue. Why do concrete floors hurt your feet? Concrete is a material that has no give. This rigidity impacts the body. Regularly standing or moving … Read more
My grandmother has been working on her feet, in high heels, for most of her adult life. As a result, she not only became used to dealing with pain but also developed arthritis. My problem is that she is so used to working through the pain that she refuses any treatment of her arthritis so … Read more
Metatarsal is quite a mouthful to pronounce and it’s also quite painful if you have metatarsal pain. For those who do not know what it is, this pain occurs in the ball of your foot. This area is within the forefoot: under your toes and above your arch. If the pain persists, you are liable … Read more
The American Podiatric Medical Association points out that more than half of the population in the US will experience foot pain at some point in their lives. Lack of proper foot care and uneven weight transfer from ill-fitting, uncomfortable shoes can cause pain to the ball of your foot where metatarsal bones are located. Thankfully, … Read more
There are two kinds of people in the world: those with sweaty feet, and those who lie about it. It is nothing to be ashamed of, as there are plenty of ways to prevent moisture from gathering. Usually, when you are wearing shoes that are closed from all sides, and barely have any air passing … Read more
There are a few greater pleasures than taking your bike out from your shed and hopping on to cycle around the neighborhood. What is now seen as a leisure activity used to be a childhood staple. Large groups of friends would gather to roam around the whole town, not caring about frivolities like helmets and … Read more
My kids, especially my five-year-old loves physical activities. It is great for him, as an active kid is a healthy kid. And they inherit it from me as I have always been an active person – running regularly, lifting weights and working out in the gym. For 1 year I’m completely into Crossfit which is … Read more
I bought a pair for my five-year-old and even though he wears them regularly they are holding up well. However, I did discover that the insoles the shoes came with have started to wear off, but as they are removable, I decided to simply replace them as I am happy with the actual shoe. This … Read more