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Leather Shoe Care Guide
Leather Shoe Care Guide
Good quality dress shoes for both men and women are most definitely going to be leather. Our guide below, on the different types of leather, will make it simple to... Read more...
Shoe Care Tips For Every Type Of Shoe
Shoe Care Tips For Every Type Of Shoe
While footwear has taken colossal steps forward over the past century, one constant that hasn't changed is the fact that shoes will always require proper care to keep them in... Read more...
8 Lacing Techniques For Every Foot Type
8 Lacing Techniques For Every Foot Type
Just like everyone is different, our feet are just as unique. The contours of our arches even change from left to right. So why do we tie our laces the same... Read more...
#KeepGoing Story: Jen & Travis
#KeepGoing Story: Jen & Travis
We've been asking our community to tell us their top sources for getting tips and advice on their favorite activities. Can you guess the most popular answer? Social groups! Whether... Read more...
#KeepGoing Story: Megan On Conquering The Mind To #KeepGoing
#KeepGoing Story: Megan On Conquering The Mind To #KeepGoing
Meet Megan Name: Megan Roth Occupation: Law school graduate Fun Fact: I eat an avocado every day! What activities do you like to participate in and how did you get... Read more...
#Keepgoing Story: Tony on Endurance Running & Running for a Cause
#Keepgoing Story: Tony on Endurance Running & Running for a Cause
Meet Tony Constanzo Age 53 Retired Firefighter, 34 Years Founder/President, Footsteps For the Fallen Endurance Runner Prerace snack, good craft beer with a side of Oreos What activities do you... Read more...
Why You Need Custom Insoles... Now
I am really cruel to my feet. I wear flat flip flops, unsupportive runners, big boots and way-too-tall heels. I buy for ease and style. I will even buy a shoe that I know I can’t actually walk in. Over the years, I have also developed some weird joint issues. I have a knee that knocks (did it always do that?) and a hip that clicks – and ankles that hardly bend at all after years of sprains and strains. With all this – I have still never thought of... Read more...
Break In Your New Shoes: 5 Easy Ways
New shoes can be pain free. You just need to show them a bit of tough love. Here are 5 easy ways to break in your new shoes: Slow and steady: Start off slow. Don't wear them for an entire day, but rather in short spurts. This will help you break them in without breaking your feet and causing yourself unnecessary amounts of pain. Remember, slow and steady wins the race! Take a soak: Get yourself a bottle of rubbing alcohol and water, and spritz the inside of your new... Read more...
Foot Facts Too Funky to be Fiction
Nobody likes them, they stink, they look funny, and they spend all day on the ground where they belong... But there are some fascinating foot facts out there that we just didn't know until we started to really dig in. From ancient high-heels to fully loaded cement trucks, here are 11 of the best: Our feet are home to about a quarter of all bones in our bodies. That's 52 total, or 26 per foot. Humans have been wearing shoes for about 40,000 years. The oldest preserved shoe is 5,500... Read more...
What To Look For When Buying Shoes For Your Hospitality Job
Whether it's as a server, bartender, hostess, or any number of other hospitality jobs, we all know someone who works on their feet – and that requires special shoes to get them comfortably through the day. Here are some tips for finding the right hospitality shoes for your job. A typical day in hospitality includes long hours of standing and walking – something office workers might not understand (See: How Many Steps We Take At Our Jobs) . However, if there is one thing that we at FitMyFoot DO understand,... Read more...
Video: FitMyFoot Custom 3D Printed Insoles
At FitMyFoot, we understand that life can be hectic. That staying active takes its tole on your body. The last thing you want to think about is your feet. That’s why we set out to create a perfectly versatile, Custom 3D Printed Insole. We created an app that’s designed to capture the unique contours of your feet. Our foot capture technology uses the camera on your smart phone to map over 200 points on the arch and the heel of your foot. Our team of biomechanical engineers uses that data... Read more...
Introducing FitMyFoot Orthotics for Flat Feet
FitMyFoot strives to make incredibly comfortable orthotics for people with flat feet. Our products have always been function-first and highly personalized. That's because, from person to person, even left to right, every foot is unique. FitMyFoot's custom-fit 3D printed insoles provide enhanced bio-mechanical support and superior comfort throughout the day. With that, we are proud to announce of new Custom Fit Full Length Insole! THE EVOLUTION OF COMFORT A sportier alternative to comfort. FitMyFoot's full-length insoles are recommended for use in running shoes, boots, and casual shoes, for active and... Read more...