I had a bunionectomy at the ripe old age of 24. The reason for this surgery was to repair the damage I had done to my feet with high-heeled shoes.
Photo by Dr. Henri Lelievre
Continue reading: Before You Have Bunion Surgery...
If you've ever shopped for five hours straight in the afternoon in high heels that are half a size too small, you know the pain the wrong shoe can give.
But the wrong kind of shoe can be much more subtle, and can cause more serious and longer-lasting damage than "just" an afternoon of agony.
The wrong shoe can hold your foot the wrong way. This causes subtle damage to the bones in your foot (26 in all!) and to the muscles and ligaments.
Continue reading: Shoes Affect Your Feet & Posture
Foot reflexology... foot acupressure... foot massage... what's the difference? Nothing really.
Acupressure for feet, also known as foot reflexology or foot massage, can be done on its own or as part of your regular exercise routine to relax and energize, to improve circulation and to stimulate internal organs and major energy meridians that end in the feet. Source
The key difference for me is the fact that acupuncture involves those tiny needles placed at key pressure points in the body, but with acupressure you just use your fingers or hands instead. (Same with reflexology and massage.)
Here are some of the key areas of the foot to concentrate on when you're looking for acupressure spots to relieve a variety of ailments. Plus, pressure points in other parts of the body that might be helpful, as well.
Continue reading: Foot Acupressure Points
The Nike iPod shoes are the best thing in footwear these days. I can't think of a shoe that is more high-tech than the Nike + iPod workout kit. All you have to do to have the best of all worlds is to get yourself a Apple iPod nano ($199), a pair of Nike+ shoes ($135), and a Nike + iPod Sport Kit ($30).
From there, your shoes and your iPod will begin to communicate with one another. You can watch the time, track your miles, and listen to songs -- all while receiving real-time feedback about your run.
The interesting part... even gyms are starting to incorporate Nike + features into their workout facilities!
Continue reading: Nike+iPod Shoe Kit
Tina B. emailed us yesterday:
Here are the best resources I could find for starting a career in foot modeling...
Continue reading: Foot Modeling Resources
"Apparently, the sexiest flash of cleavage is between the toes," says one of the reporters in the following video.
People generally refer to toe cleavage as those first 2 cracks of your toes. You know, that part that barely shows when you're wearing tight-fitting close-toed shoes.
According to the world's most famous foot model, Ellen Sirot:
Check out this video where Ellen describes toe cleavage, along with ways to enhance it:
Continue reading: Toe Cleavage: Tips From A Foot Model About Showing Cleavage With Your Toes
Modeling body parts is big business these days. So much so, that Donny Deutsch devoted an entire show to it on The Big Idea.
In reality, there are body part models for practically every imaginable part of the human body. Arguably, the most valuable assets that people can get paid to flaunt are the legs, lips, nose, hands, teeth, ears, abs, arms, back, and butt, and feet.
Of course, today we will only be focusing on the feet, because foot models are a popular topic here at The Fun Times Guide to Feet.
And who better to get foot modeling tips from than the one and only Ellen Sirot -- the world's most famous hand and foot model!
Continue reading: Tips For Being A Foot Model From Ellen Sirot ...She's Got Million Dollar Feet!
Warning: Flip flops made in China and sold at Walmart may be bad for your health.
Supposedly, Walmart has taken flipflops from China off their store shelves. But, if Walmart sold them, chances are other stores may be selling them. Whether they know it or not...
So, for your feet's sake (and the feet of your kids!), please have a look at the pictures and stories that follow. These are real life cases of flip flops gone bad.
Continue reading: Flip Flops Gone Bad (Warning Graphic Photos)
Have you seen commercials for Z-Coil shoes on TV? We have a store here in Nashville, and I've been seeing a lot of commercials for Z-Coil on TV lately.
I've also seen quite a few people wearing these shoes -- both here, and in other states. And, I have to say... while they look quite unique, they are intriguing and interesting to say the least.
I thought I'd see what this fun new form of footwear was all about. Here's what I've learned:
Continue reading: Z-Coil Shoes Alleviate Foot & Back Pain As You Walk
Looking for a new toering?
There are lots of things to consider before buying a toering.
Once, you've determine the general type and style you're looking for, have a look at these sites for the best selection of toerings...
Continue reading: Best Places To Find Cool Toe Rings Online
Britney Spears' Foot Fetish