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From trail running to flip-flops, warmer weather can be rough on your ankles. Ironically, sticking to softer surfaces like grass and dirt to be kinder to your knees can also be perilous for the ankle joint. The best way to prevent aching ankles — or worse, a sprain — is to strengthen them. Here's how: Balance blindfolded: In bare feet, stand with your right shoulder close to a wall. Lift Read more
High heels. You either love them or hate them, but you can't deny they are chic. We love the height boost and illusion of longer legs they offer, but we do realize they're not the best things for our feet. Unfortunately, recent research shows that these lovely shoes may be worse than previously thought. In a study of longtime high heel wearers, published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, Read more
I'm inspired by fashion in general, but when you add a geeky twist, I get really excited. My latest obsession? 3D printed shoes. You know 3D printing — it's where you "print" an actual object layer by layer. You can make furniture, household items, nearly anything with a 3D printer. Now, designer Naim Josefi has created a pair of sustainable 3D-printed shoes that fit the wearer perfectly. How Read more
I'm loving the sculptural look of this Fall's chunky footwear. But between the soaring heel heights and the substantial platforms, I worry that these styles might cause some nasty falls and possibly twist a few ankles too. While it's always sensible to take a break from your high heels and alternate with some fashionably sensible pairs, I say take some extra precautions and strengthen Read more
