For some reason, this week, I’ve had lots of people ask me about Reiker – where do they come from? Are they good quality? The answers are; originally Germany and yes, they are great quality. (I bought myself a pair of Reiker boots at the start of the season and am hoping winter will hang around for a while just so I can keep wearing them).
Here’s why they are so comfy:
And here’s the history. Continued…
Aetrex’s slogan is live life your way, everyday. Here’s some photos – we think they are going to really go (actually we hope they do because we have so much stock at the moment, the Aetrex boxes are filed in the office.)
These guys have some seriously impressive technology built into them – feel free to check it all out at their website
If you’re not so into technology, here’s a few reasons why these shoes are good for your feet, and by, extension your body. In particular they are perfect for anyone spending a lot of time on their feet. They are also suitable for travellers planning an extended trip because you can walk in them all day and they still look good enough to go out at night. Continued…
In the same way we bet you never appreciated your mum packing you healthy school lunches, we bet you’ve never thought how lucky you are to have healthy feet
As soon as you’ve called your mum to thank her (she won’t mind its taken so long) we’d like you to think about this.
Your feet are like the foundations of a skyscraper. When they are strong, balanced and in position, they allow your body to function the way it is designed to. Continued…
Thanks so much to everyone who has responded on both our blog and facebook pages. (Yeah, yeah, I know at least some people responded to enter the competition for free shoes but the responses were both passionate and genuine. On that note, everyone who who is eligible so far has gone into the draw so keep your fingers crossed.)
It seems, we have struck a chord by suggesting more attention needs to be paid to how we connect with the earth and how good footwear can improve posture, wellbeing and balance. Continued…
Earth shoes are one of our most popular lines.
They are extremely lightweight. Earth footwear’s concept is that the heel is lower than your toes, which naturally improves your posture and helps eliminate back pain.
It is called Negative Heel Technology and is designed to gently stimulate and invigorate muscles.
This improves endurance and the company claims wearers bun more calories due to the 3.7 incline.
The Negative Heel is a part of every shoe they design. Continued…
I know, I know, the last couple of blogs have been a bit deep. Seriously though, couldn’t we all do with some more balance in our lives?
Just wanted to share another fabulous Brisbane company that is doing their thang and doing it well. Mary Ryan is fast becoming a Brisbane institution and I love them!
Great coffee, great books, great staff. What’s not to like?
And just for the record, I reckon books are one of the best presents you can give. Personalised, beautiful …….and that smell………
Let’s begin with an image. A body, upright and strong. The souls of both feet firmly on the ground. Spine straight, lungs open and large. Energy is able to flow freely from the earth, to the top of the head, down the legs and out again. Sound good? That is how a healthy body looks and feels when it is properly supported on the ground.
Now take that body and add a pair of traditional high heels. Move all the weight forward, throw the spine out of line and squash up the diaphragm. How does that sound now? Poorly fitting and poorly designed shoes can change the entire balance of the body.
Balance is a bit like breathing. Seems kind of dumb to even talk about breathing. Everyone knows how to do it, right? You just breathe in, then you breathe out. Nothing to it. Except that now, most people agree that breathing is the basis of our whole wellbeing. It is one of the most fundamental building blocks to our health.
I know, I know, the last couple of blogs have been a bit deep. Seriously though, couldn’t we all do with some more balance in our lives?
Just wanted to share another fabulous Brisbane company that is doing their thang and doing it well. Mary Ryan is fast becoming a Brisbane institution and I love them!
Great coffee, great books, great staff. What’s not to like?
And just for the record, I reckon books are one of the best presents you can give. Personalised, beautiful …….and that smell………
(Here is the article that Sally ran in the last edition of diabetes qld magazine.)
Diabetes. It is a a diagnosis that can change everything about your life – the way you eat, the way you live and the way you feel. The good news is that diabetes does not mean you have to wear ugly shoes. I have been a podiatrist for more than 15 years and I’m sure! However you have to wear sensible shoes or you could develop serious foot problems. There are two main issues:
1. Diabetes can damage your blood vessels, thickening the lining so not as much blood can get through them. If the vessels to your feet are clogged, less blood can get through. This means that your feet are less able to fight infection and heal themselves.
2. People with diabetes can also develop nerve damage. This can mean your feet can become numb and you don’t feel pain. While this may sound good, that pain is there for a reason. It tells your brain if something is wrong – for example, you get a blister, splinter or cut. Pain tells you to stop before things get worse. So if your feet are numb, you might not know when a problem is starting.
Combine the two and you are starting to look at really big problems.
So, let’s get back to the good news. If you have diabetes, there are lots of things you can do to look after your feet such as:
Ah ha, there are those words again…sensible shoes! Shoes have changed significantly over the last 20 years. Companies like Earth, Think! and Birkenstock know how important shoes are to your overall wellbeing, especially if you have diabetes. They know a person has more nerve endings in their hands, feet and lips than int he rest of the body combined and they know that well designed and well fitting shoes can help your posture, breathing, balance and even your sense of grounding.
Searching for balance and wellness from the ground up
1. Find a good shoe retailer who will take the time to discuss your footwear preferences, lifestyle habits, profession and type of feet.
2. Really think about how you feel when you put a pair of shoes on. Is your spine upright and your lungs open? Doe the whole base of your foot touch the ground the way it is designed to ? If there is a heel, does the shoe provide extra support and padding?
3. Learn about your own feet. Are they narrow or wide? Do you have flat or high arches?
4. Find a style that suits you and stick with it.
In the next edition of diabetesIQ I’ll help you find the right fit for you foot. Until next time. Sally
Glad you asked.
Blogging blows my mind. My first temptation is to run away fast with my hands over my ears murmuring the words “blah, blah, blah”. But I won’t.
And you know why I wont? Not because it would be childish (that’s never stopped me before but because Sally who owns and is the heartbeat of the store (have I mentioned Sally yet?) really has something to say.
Something that we should all be listening to…..
(How’s that for a cliffhanger? Can’t you tell I’m also a novelist in my spare time). Back soon.
Here’s another photo so you can get another fix.
