(This article is for education purposes only and not intended as medical advice.) Conventional wisdoms might say that if you have high arches you need to have a shoe with high arch support. Yet,...
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Why do your shoes smell? If you have shoes that don't breathe well or that haven't had time to dry completely, they will likely start to smell. The bacteria in your shoes thrive in moist conditions,...
How Many Miles Should You Hike in a Day? [Calculate How Far to Go]
Some people may be able to gauge how long they can hike based on previous walking experience. When I walk on the sidewalk about 1.8 miles, it usually takes me 30 minutes. On level ground, this is...
When you wear your hard-soled shoes on smooth hard flooring, there's bound to be a bit of noise. When I wore my dress shoes to church, I would try to cross over the wooden flooring quietly, but my...
Using barefoot shoes can be a positive experience. It needs to be done right in order to avoid injury, but the benefits can be great! Connecting to the ground when wearing barefoot shoes can be a...
Going to the beach is a great way to get in some exercise, relaxation, and fun. I usually wear some flip flops to the beach and sometimes if I know there will be rocks under the water, I bring my...