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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...

You may think we’re trying to be goofy when we ask the question, “Why do we have toes?” But think about it for a second. Unlike monkeys, we can’t grab objects with our toes or hang from branches with them. And unlike other mammals, we don’t have claws on our toes to protect ourselves or attack prey. So why, then, do our feet split into five separate toes? Surprisingly, it’s not just so you have something to show off when you wear your OpeToz® open-toed athletic shoes. The Anatomy Of The Foot The foot and ankle contain 26 bones, 33...

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...

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...

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...