Tag Archives: footwear

Strange But True

FASHION FILES: BAN ON CROCS Like millions of other kids around the world my daughter has a pair of trendy and stylish Crocs. I swear she would wear those hot pink rubbery clogs everywhere if I’d let her. When it comes to comfort Crocs are hard to beat, which is why I was not surprised to learn that they are very popular amongst nurses. Unfortunately, when it comes to footwear, comfort isn’t winning out over safety at various Pittsburgh area hospitals. In fact, some clinics have banned their medical staff from wearing Crocs all together. One hospital in particular has … Continue reading →

Barefoot & Married

Can you get married in bare feet? How serious are you taking your vows? You can be very serious and getting married doesn’t require wearing shoes. In fact, I’ll let you in on a little secret – at my wedding – my shoes were killing me. I ended up kicking them off sometime after the ceremony during the photos but before we arrived at the reception. My dress was more than long enough to cover up my feet and the blisters I had from the shoes. Beach Weddings Plenty of weddings held on beaches are more practical in barefeet or … Continue reading →

Where Have All the Cobblers Gone?

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Some things that use to be a normal way of life for our parents or grandparents have slowly faded away. For instance, when was the last time you got a pair of shoes repaired? You may even ask, “Are there people that repair shoes anymore?” In the past, one would wear a pair of shoes until they were actually worn out. Today, shoes are so much of a fashion statement that many women have a closet full of them. Shoes are no longer something we worry about keeping for a long time. Generally, the shoes we own today go out … Continue reading →