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Most Comfortable Walking Shoes Revealed

FitSugar — Fri, 25 May 2007 10:00:00 PDT

I was thrilled to read that MostComfortableShoes.com had revealed the top five sneakers for walking and then I am less than thrilled with the way they look. Despite the fact that some of these sneaks look like my grandma would be sporting 'em, these shoes were made for walking, not for looking good.

Without further ado (because I know you can hardly contain yourself) here are the top five...

The Brooks Addiction Walker ($88.00) has topped our best fitness walking shoes lists for several years offering strong support, cushioning and supple full grain leather uppers to keep your feet comfortable and healthy. The HydroFlow cushioning system absorbs shock, provides stability and returns energy back to the foot, stride after stride. High-density carbon rubber in the heel adds increased traction and durability. Buy them from Shoebuy.com.

Mephisto All Rounder ($152) is the perfect comfort travel shoe for that on-your-feet-all-day trip. A cute and comfortable Mary-Jane inspired sneaker with a suede and fabric upper. A removable anatomical footbed provides excellent support and tireless walking comfort. Shock absorbing system ensures protection for joints, vertebra and spine from everyday jolts and vibrations. Wind-and-waterproof breathable GORE-TEX® lining ensures optimum foot hygiene. Rubber sole provides great traction. Buy them from Zappos.com.

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New Balance WW926 ($95) is the ultimate women's stability walking shoe features a rich full grain leather upper providing natural comfort, durability and breathability. The ABZORB heel offers maximum shock absorption, cushioning and flexibility. Outsole is designed to stabilize and guide the foot through the walking gait cycle. This shoe accommodates inserts and orthotics for extra comfort needs. Buy them from ShoeBuy.com.
Mephisto Rush ($310): Mephisto shoes have become the most popular walking shoe in virtually every country in which they've been introduced, selling more than 1.5 million pairs annually in Europe alone. A world-class product with a loyal customer following. Leather lines the interior for a breathable response within. The anatomical footbed follows the natural contours of the foot to provide secure position from heel to instep to the roomy toe box for incomparable comfort. A luxury walking experience that is well worth the extra expense. Buy them from ShoeBuy.com.
ECCO Mobile ($125): An everyday casual comfort walking shoe from renowned comfort brand ECCO. Made from breathable materials with superior padding for a soothing feeling of all day comfort. Shoe fits snugly in the heel and across the top of your foot to enhance well being in every step you take. Interchangeable, washable and anti-bacterial insole absorbs moisture and allows your feet to breathe. Anatomically shaped, hardwearing, light and flexible outsole with shock absorption. Buy them from ShoeBuy.com.

Get to Know This Year's Best Cookbooks

Susannah Chen — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:15:11 PDT

The International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) are gathered in New York for their annual week-long conference. Last night, ceremony emcee (and Cooking Channel's Food(ography) host) Mo Rocca announced which finalists took home the top nod of best cookbooks of 2012.

Among the winners: Nathan Myhrvold's standout Modernist Cuisine, New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik's essay on eating, The Table Comes First, and New Orleans chef John Besh's My Family Table for the category of Children, Youth, and Family. Perhaps most notable? The fact that an Indian cookbook (Tasting India by Christine Manfield) took home the award of Cookbook of the Year - a signal that American home cooks are finally ready to tackle the lesser-known frontier of Indian cuisine.

Interested in checking out the list of this year's best cookbooks? Then keep reading.

Check Out the Top Contenders For Best Cookbook of the Year

Susannah Chen — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:30:54 PST

Thousands of cookbooks were published in the last year, but which ones are really worth buying? The International Association of Culinary Professionals, or IACP, tackled the question as it announced its cookbook award finalists for 2012 today.

Among them: plenty of cookbooks from top restaurant chefs, like Jean-Georges Vongerichten, John Besh, and Andrew Carmellini, as well as new books from reputed publications such as Fine Cooking and Cook's Illustrated.

Cookbook winners will be announced on April 2 in an award ceremony hosted by Mo Rocca, where the honor of best cookbook of 2012 will also be announced. To see the entire list of award winners, keep reading.

Link Time: A Look Back at Katy Perry's Marital Style, 2012's Fashion Collabs, and More

FabSugar — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:33:12 PST

A look back at Katy Perry's more mature married style - HuffPo Style
François-Henri Pinault awarded highest French Legion of Honor title - The Cut
The best- and worst-selling cover girls (and boys) of 2011 - FashionIndie
The year in amazing and horrifying fashion - The Daily Beast
Can you rock a velvet suit? - Stylelist
Celebrity bikinis: Winter break edition - InStyle
Chanel's Cruise 2012 bags should appeal to Chanel purists - Purse Blog
Italian Vogue pays a weird tribute to home shopping networks - The Gloss
Ecco Domani's 2012 winners are announced - Style.com
Three lower-priced designer collections to look forward to in 2012 - College Fashion

2011 Fall New York Fashion Week: Altuzarra

Melody Nazarian — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 11:01:49 PST

Last year's Ecco Domani winner Joseph Altuzarra knows what modern women want: to be cool and sophisticated at the same time. If that's your fashion mission, read on. For Fall '11, the designer managed to marry oversize fur parkas with the silkiest of frocks, tweed skirts with chunky sweaters, military-inspired pieces with preppy argyle. It was juxtaposition at its most fabulous. Deep hues like maroon and olive green kept the scene very serious, while thigh-revealing side slits and sheer fabrics added a major dose of sexy. Military meets sexy meets preppy meets cool - I can't think of a better mashup.

Trends: Fur parkas, long, asymmetrical hemlines, argyle.
Colors: Deep red, brown, olive green, brown.
Key Looks: Print dress with oversize parka; chunky ivory turtleneck sweater with tweed pencil skirt.
Accessories: Lace-up, knee-high boots, fur anklets.
Who Would Wear It: The fashion-conscious girl who can't commit to one style but seeks an overall cool air.