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Jun 29, 2008 · by John · In: Uncategorized

FIXING YOUR FEET E-zine Volume 8, Issue 6, June 2008 John Vonhof, Footwork Publications Copyright, June 2008, All rights reserved THIS ISSUE IN SUMMARY This issue has an editorial on When Training, Don’t Forget Your Feet and an article, Drymax - I Love Technology in Socks. It also has information on foot care resources, a follow-up to the May bad feet photo, a new bad feet photo, reader feedback, and information on Golite footwear. PURPOSE The Fixing Your Feet E-zine is published monthly …

Jun 11, 2008 · by John · In: Uncategorized Tagged: flip flops, Foot Care, Footcare, sandals

Summer officially starts soon. With it, if you haven’t already started, comes the wearing of sandals or flip-flops. There are also possible hazards for your feet. A bit of care can help your feet survive in spite of how we treat them. Support – remember that generally speaking, sandals are better for your feet than flip-flops. They offer better support and protection around the foot, and a more stable base. If you look at most flip-flops, they are very thin soled, often thinner on one …

May 27, 2008 · by John · In: Uncategorized Tagged: Athlete's foot, Foot Care, Footcare

The facts are startling: 70% of people will be affected by athlete’s foot in their lifetime, 45% of people with athlete’s foot will suffer from it in episodes for more then 10 years, and seven out of 10 people with athlete’s foot are male.Athlete’s foot, technically called tinea pedis, is a skin disease caused by a fungus. The hot weather and foot perspiration that athletes typically encounter can make athlete’s foot a common problem. The combination of a warm and humid environment in your …

May 9, 2008 · by John · In: Uncategorized Tagged: callus, Foot Care, Footcare, pretty feet, summer foot care

Summer is right around the corner and with it comes more time spent outdoors. Activities like running, walking, hiking, adventure racing, backpacking or fastpacking – all stress our feet. Now is the time to start pre-summer foot care. We’ll talk about this in several parts. Part one will talk about calluses. Calluses are controversial. A callus is thickened skin caused by recurring pressure and friction—usually a sign of ill-fitting footwear. Many people feel calluses help …

Dec 8, 2007 · by John · In: Uncategorized Tagged: christmas tree safety, Foot Care, Happy Feet

Yea, I know this blog is about keeping your feet happy. But please bear with me for this post. This tip can help you enjoy Christmas more and be safe at the same time. Christmas trees need a lot of water – a seven-foot tree can take a gallon of water per day. If you have just bought your tree, add two ounces of antibacterial mouthwash to warm water for the tree’s first watering. While the mouthwash kills bacteria, the warm water helps open up the tree’s circulatory system so …

Oct 22, 2007 · by John · In: Uncategorized Tagged: fit, shoe fit, shoes, socks, tight shoes

Recently I bought a new pair of casual shoes. I tried them on in the store and they felt fine. Getting home I took them out of the box and set them in my closet. When I went to put them on one day I noticed they really fit tight. Hummm… What happened of course is when I bought the shoes; I had on a thinner pair of socks. Pulling out a pair of everyday socks the day I was going to wear them for the first time; I grabbed a pair of thicker socks. So I set the shoes aside …

Jun 17, 2007 · by John · In: Uncategorized

Ultrarunner Lisa Butler wrote this short prose about feet. I have been honored that Lisa has allowd me to use the poem in the opening pages of Fixing Your Feet. We all need to be reminded of how much our feet do for us. Foot FetishMy feet are runner’s feet; a little rough around the edges,with black nails on the toes where I have nails at allLovingly decorated with bright colors.My toes are warriors, of a sort.They carry the entire continent of my body on adventuresand rise to challenges that …

Jan 27, 2007 · by John · In: Uncategorized Tagged: Fixing Your Feet, Foot Care, Happy Feet, john vonhof

It was an honor to have my Happy Feet blog chosen to the featured by Typepad. I use Typad to host the blog and every day they choose a blog to place in front of anyone who access their home page. The hits to the blog have increased by several hundred a week. If you are interested in starting your own blog, check out Typepad. Here is the link to show the feature page:Typepad Featured Blog - Happy Feet - January 14, 2007And here is what Typepad wrote: It's easy to take our feet for granted. Until …

Nov 22, 2005 · by John · In: Uncategorized Tagged: boot fit, boots, parts of a shoe, shoe, shoe fit, shoes, walking shoes

By understanding the parts of a shoe or boot, people can make informed choices about which walking shoe, running shoe, crosstrainer, or boot is best for their activity—and for their feet. The parts of a shoe are fairly common, regardless of what kind of shoe you are looking for. · The shoe’s counter is the part that wraps around the heel of the foot. · The heel is the back bottom of the shoe. · …

Oct 28, 2005 · by John · In: Uncategorized Tagged: blisters, boot fit, fitting boots, Foot Care, foot care kits, Footcare, Footwear, Hiking, socks, toenail care

Just because fall is here and winter is around the corner, our outdoor time doesn’t have to end. Trails are a great experience as colors change and the temperatures are cooler. Many hikers lace up their boots and go for miles without foot problems. Others can put on the same type of socks and boots, and have all kinds of problems. No two hikers' feet are the same and how they react to the stresses of hiking will vary. You'll enjoy hiking more and have more success when you make smart choices in …

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