Here a fantastic blog that the very wonderful Sarah Wilson wrote about us way back in December. She visited our Rozelle store, had a great time and found some great shoes that worked both for her feet and her sense of style. You’ll notice she was particularly in love with Miss Mooz. We are doing our official Miss Mooz launch (yes we’ll be amongst the first in the whole country) in the first in a series of VIP nights so stay tuned.
Here’s what Sarah had to say about us.
You bet. This is one of the most common questions we get asked and the answer is a resounding yes.
And the good news is they don’t look like they belong to look like someone’s Nana either. The entire range of flat Naots have removable sole units, as do the Aetrex and Keen. And that’s just for starters. Our very beautiful El Naturalistas also have soles that can be removed (even if you don’t need orthodics that can be great for keeping them clean and odor free).
Our shoes are chosen because they are designed to help support feet and bodies the way they need to be supported.
(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
I had coffee with Sally yesterday and she said something that really rang some bells.
She said the reason so many people were so passionate about the shop was because it is one of the few places where you can get older, wear “sensible” shoes and still look fantastic.
The subject heading of this post is a Sally quote. Controversial? Maybe.
But isn’t it good to know there is a shoe shop out there that is somewhere between 6 inch red stilettos and nana shoes?
Check these guys out!
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