17 Monday Jun 2013
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After a manic Monday (full of designing new shoes, helping customers, crunching numbers, wear testing and more), some of us are headed to the gym, some are going to visit and laugh with friends, etc. One thing’s for sure: we’re all ready to unwind.
So tell us. What did you accomplish today? And how will you reward yourself?
08 Saturday Jun 2013
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Another Orthaheel QVC TSV is available today! Be sure to tune in and check out the new Yara sandal!
The Yara TSV (Today’s Special Value) features a metal trimmed cutout on the vamp and built-in orthotic technology in the footbed. Available in both classic and trendy hues, it’s a summer staple for every wardrobe.
While this sandal is constructed with the same technology in custom orthotics that can cost several hundred bucks, Yara is available TODAY only on QVC at the special price of $49.84 (regularly retailing at $74.95)!
Obviously, we think quite a bit of our shoes. The provide arch support, motion control and exceptional comfort. If you’ve worn Orthaheel sandals before, you’ve probably had your “aaahhhh moment”. If not, what are you waiting for?!
Learn more about Orthaheel Technology and style at www.orthaheelusa.com.
03 Monday Jun 2013
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heel pain during pregnancy, Kim Kardashian, pregnant, shoes to wear while pregnant, shoes with arch support
Are you keeping up with the Kardashians?
While some may find Kim Kardashian’s pregnancy more fascinating than others, we are certainly interested in developing stories about her feet!
This does NOT look comfortable – or healthy, for that matter.
(image via recent article in huffington post.)
According to a recent article in Fitness Goop, Kim is “… routinely photographed flaunting sky-high heels.”
Fitness Goop spoke with Orthaheel founder, renowned podiatrist Phillip Vasyli, about wearing proper footwear during pregnancy. His advice?
“It’s recommended that Kim ditch her towering heels altogether while pregnant if possible, in favor of lower heeled shoes that are breathable and provide arch support. If Kim feels she absolutely needs a bit of extra height by wearing heels, slim-fit orthotics can be slipped in to give her feet support as many high heels don’t provide adequate arch contact. Kim could choose a wedge in place of high heels as many styles provide much-needed arch contact and the larger amount of surface area helps distribute body weight – relieving painful pressure from the ball of the foot (Tip: Test out the first-ever podiatrist designed, healthy wedge sandals). We take between 5,000-8,000 steps per day walking on hard and unnatural surfaces – Kim should be sure to give her feet a break by spacing out the days she wears her much coveted Louboutins.”
While we have heard this…
We have a different philosophy and we’re perfectly comfortable talking about it.
Comfort –> Happy –> Confidence.
[get a little slice of that comfort/happy/confidence here.]
27 Monday May 2013
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arch support, comfortable walking shoes, Dr. Weil, Orthaheel, shoes with arch support, walking for exercise
The pool’s open! Yay! But wait…
Before you settle into that lounge chair by the water for a little R&R and Vitamin D, we recommend you still get your body’s daily need for exercise.
Read this brief exert from Drweil.com where Dr. Weil speaks to the benefits of walking for exercise.
“Walking may not burn as many calories as running, but it offers the great advantage of being a practical substitute to driving for short trips, since you can do it in street clothes and you don’t typically arrive in need of a shower. Further, it requires no skill or practice. Everyone knows how to do it, and the only equipment you need is a good pair of shoes. You can walk outdoors or indoors (in shopping malls, for example). It is the safest exercise option of all, with the least chance of injury. The main problem with walking as a principal aerobic activity is that you can easily fail to do it strenuously enough to get the conditioning benefits of exercise. Aerobic walking cannot be casual or intermittent, and it takes a little more time than the other options. You should be able to walk about three miles in forty-five minutes.” – Andrew Weil M.D.
In need of a good pair of summer sandals to get you through those miles in comfort? We’ve got ‘em. Arch support, orthotic technology and style. Start your summer off by doing something good for your body. (And then you can go relax by the pool. We plan on it too.)
24 Friday May 2013
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comfortable flip flops, Orthaheel, Orthotic shoes, quality flip flops, sandals with arch support, summer sandals, Tide flip flop
The Tide flip flop, our iconic supportive summer sandal, found itself in Hawaii this Spring! Lisa, our Customer Service Manager, took a well-deserved vacay in Maui and was sweet enough to snap this photo. (Sorry we made you come back to the office, Lisa!)
The Tide flip flop is available in more than a dozen colors and, while on foot, it truly does feel like a walk on the sand! If you haven’t picked the perfect pair for summer, we highly advise you do so now!
If you’ve already got a pair, post a photo of them to our facebook page!
20 Monday May 2013
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comfortable wedges, Orthaheel, orthotics, Phillip Vasyli, plantar fasciitis, shoes for heel pain
Can you believe the shoe in the front of this photo is an Orthaheel shoe? It was the very first style with Orthaheel technology offered to consumers many years ago!
Hopefully you recognize the Kelly wedge sandal in the background, but what other shoe do you spy in the photograph? Hmm… It’s our not-so-sneaky way of teasing you about new Fall shoes!
What has been your favorite style over the years?
08 Wednesday May 2013
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Dr. Weil, Fleur, Orthaheel, sandals with arch support, shoes for heel pain, summer sandals, walking
Learn more about the Fleur flip flop, a customer and staff favorite! This supportive sandal can help relieve heel pain, knee pain, back pain and more. Talk about flower power!
So now you know what a pretty sandal it is – here’s what recent Orthaheel customers have to say:
“These shoes are cute for spring and provide the arch support and comfort for a full day of walking.”
“These sandals are amazing! Cute and comfy all in one. Ii bought black but will be ordering colors as well. I wear them around the house instead of being barefoot…no heel pain! I have noticed a difference in my lower back as well. Overall these sandals have improved my health. So nice to walk without pain!”
(Bloomin’ amazing. Get yourself a pair!)
04 Saturday May 2013
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Cocoa, heel pain, Molly, Orthaheel, QVC TSV, sandals with arch support, shoes for plantar fasciitis
Another Orthaheel QVC TSV is available today! Be sure to tune in and get your feet into the new Molly slip-on sandal.
The Molly TSV (Today’s Special Value) features sassy faux snakeskin straps and adjustabiity in a hook and loop closure across the vamp. Constructed with built-in orthotic technology, it’s a sandal with arch support that can help relieve foot, knee and lower back pain.
Tune in to QVC today to learn more about the Molly sandal by Orthaheel!
29 Monday Apr 2013
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Just recently, we’ve heard more and more about professional athletes dealing with injuries related to the foot. From achilles tendonitis to plantar fasciitis - it’s debilitating. And for an athlete who’s career depends on his or her foot health, it can be a real pain.
Among those who have suffered from severe heel pain are Joakim Noah, Joe Johnson and Angels’ player Albert Pujols.
Pujols talks about his plantar fasciitis pain in the video clip below.
As for the injured NBA players… “Plantar fasciitis sucks,” says Bulls center Joakim Noah, who lost games and Defensive Player of the Year votes to the injury during the regular season and is desperate not to lose winning opportunities to it now. (read more here.)
What exactly IS plantar fasciitis anyway? (We DO happen to be experts on this subject, considering the fact we’re a shoe company built from innovative podiatrist-designed technology.)
Here’s how we’ll break it down for you:
If your foot pronates too much, the ankle rolls too far downward and inward with each step. This can cause the arch to collapse and muscles and supporting structures to overstretch and lengthen. The ligaments running from the heel to the toes become strained, often leading to inflammation along the bottom of the foot. This inflammation and heel pain is known as Plantar Fasciitis.
You can read more about heel pain here.
And to the athletes suffering from foot pain, we truly wish you well! If we can get you into our shoes to help provide you with relief, we will!
(You can learn more about our podiatrist-designed technology and how our shoes can help with heel pain at www.orthaheelusa.com.)
23 Tuesday Apr 2013
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Dr. Andrew Weil Integrative Footwear, dressy sandals, Orthaheel, orthotic sandals, orthotics, sandals with arch support, Strive
Looking for a sandal with support and dress appeal? You may want to check out our Strive sandal by Dr. Andrew Weil Integrative Footwear. It’s got all the arch support you’ve come to expect from Orthaheel technology, plus a beautiful patent and snake-patterned upper. Learn more about it in the following short video.
Already own the Strive sandal? Tell us what you like about it here!
