From Sandals To Open-Toe Athletic Shoes: The History Of Shoes

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We’ve told our dear readers about the history of our open-toed athletic shoes before, but we have yet to cover the entire history of shoes. Of course, without the long and storied history of footwear, we wouldn’t be here today! We wear shoes every day, and most of us have several different styles of shoes that we like to wear. From flip-flops to high heels to tennis shoes, there's a shoe for every occasion. But it wasn't always like this. So how then, did shoes develop from the first shoes ever worn to our open toe athletic shoes that we...

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Why I’m Leaving My High Heels For OpeToz®

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Dear High Heels, I’m writing to you today in hopes that we can part ways as peacefully as possible. Look, it’s not easy; I never look as good wearing a skirt as I do with you. Not only do you make my legs appear longer, you can transform a boring casual look into a chic work of art. Also, I love the way you make me walk. I delight in the graceful stride that causes me to sway my hips from side to side. I feel as if I stand up a little taller knowing I look so fabulous. You...

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OpeToz® Discusses Interesting Foot Facts

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Here at OpeToz®, we developed footwear with both style and comfort in mind. As a result of our studies, we’ve learned a variety of interesting facts about feet. Often, we take our feet for granted when they work so hard to carry us from point A to point B. In celebration of feet, we’ve created a list of interesting foot facts, so enjoy: Women Have Four Times as Many Foot Problems as Men Why are women so riddled with foot problems? Most men do not wear high heels or pointy-toed shoes, which result in a plethora of foot problems and...

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Take Care of Your Feet With OpeToz® and More

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Oftentimes, we simply don’t give our feet credit for all they do. Without our feet, we wouldn’t get very far. On a daily basis, our feet absorb so much impact as they take us where we’re going. After standing or walking for several hours, you most likely feel some swelling and pain in your feet. If your dogs are barking, it’s time to take better care of your feet and show them a little extra love. Here are some actions you can take to practice better foot care: Wash Them Daily Keep odor, bacteria and fungus at bay by washing...

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Why I’m Leaving You For Open Toe Tennis Shoes

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Dear Closed Toe Athletic Shoes, I’m writing this letter to you to say goodbye. We’ve spent so much time together, doing everything from taking beautiful sunset strolls together to perusing the aisles of the grocery store, picking out the ingredients for a perfect dinner. We’ve traveled together, flying the friendly skies to visit my family. In all honesty, my family didn’t really approve of you. I was sweating bullets showing you off and bragging about your best qualities. You see, I thought you made me feel comfortable, but the truth is, I felt smothered in your presence. When I first...

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Open Toe Sneakers For Pregnant Women and More

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Are you expecting a child? Becoming a mother for the first time is exciting, rewarding, and totally unpredictable. Although women will most likely bombard you with pregnancy advice, the fact of the matter is that no two pregnancies are alike. Even if you’ve already had a baby, you could experience a difficult first pregnancy followed by a relatively easy second pregnancy. As your body navigates the changes associated with pregnancy, you can take certain steps to feel more comfortable. Today, we would like to discuss the swelling associated with pregnancy. What Causes Swelling? When you are with child, your body...

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