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9.24.2010
Shoes Can Make a Difference
This article is from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration online. For more information visit www.fda.gov.
As stylish as they may be, high heels and shoes that squeeze the feet are linked to a host of foot problems. Painful bunions, which are misaligned toe joints, are much more common in women than men. Poorly fitting shoes don't cause bunions, but can aggravate existing ones.
Some people with bunions can eliminate pain with conservative approaches such as wearing bunion pads, avoiding high heels, and buying comfortable shoes that are shaped like their feet and that provide more toe room.
Other common problems from tight shoes include nerve growths called neuromas, corns, calluses, blisters, and hammertoes, a condition in which the toes are bent like a claw.
"Shoes should be comfortable right when you buy them," says Jane Andersen, D.P.M., a podiatrist in Chapel Hill, N.C. "You should be able to wiggle your toes. And shoes should have a strong sole that flexes at the ball of your foot."
Consumers also should make sure that they're wearing the right size. "Most adults don't have their feet measured when they buy new shoes," Andersen says, "but your shoe size can change as you get older because the feet can spread and lengthen."
Buch says one way to ensure that you get the right shoe size is to stand on a blank piece of paper and trace the outline of your feet on the paper with a pen at home. "Your shoe choice should completely cover the outline of your foot," Buch says, "with no lines showing outside the shoe when the shoe is placed on top of the outline you traced."
As stylish as they may be, high heels and shoes that squeeze the feet are linked to a host of foot problems. Painful bunions, which are misaligned toe joints, are much more common in women than men. Poorly fitting shoes don't cause bunions, but can aggravate existing ones.Some people with bunions can eliminate pain with conservative approaches such as wearing bunion pads, avoiding high heels, and buying comfortable shoes that are shaped like their feet and that provide more toe room.
Other common problems from tight shoes include nerve growths called neuromas, corns, calluses, blisters, and hammertoes, a condition in which the toes are bent like a claw.
"Shoes should be comfortable right when you buy them," says Jane Andersen, D.P.M., a podiatrist in Chapel Hill, N.C. "You should be able to wiggle your toes. And shoes should have a strong sole that flexes at the ball of your foot."
Consumers also should make sure that they're wearing the right size. "Most adults don't have their feet measured when they buy new shoes," Andersen says, "but your shoe size can change as you get older because the feet can spread and lengthen."
Buch says one way to ensure that you get the right shoe size is to stand on a blank piece of paper and trace the outline of your feet on the paper with a pen at home. "Your shoe choice should completely cover the outline of your foot," Buch says, "with no lines showing outside the shoe when the shoe is placed on top of the outline you traced."
9.23.2010
Key Dates In New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. History
1906 William J. Riley, a 33 year-old waiter, decides to build arch supports that relieve the pain suffered by people who spend all day working on their feet.
1934 Riley goes into partnership with his leading salesman, Arthur Hall.
1938 First running shoe designed for the Boston Running Club.
1953 Hall sells the business to his daughter and son-in-law, Eleanor & Paul Kidd.
1960 Trackster running shoe is the first running shoe available in multiple widths.
1972 Jim Davis buys the company from the Kidds the day of the Boston Marathon
1978 First international sales office is established in London. New Balance designs first women’s specific running shoe.
1980 The M355 is designed specifically for Trail Running with an off road outsole.
1981 The M990 is the first $100 running shoe and the most enduring technical
running shoe in the market.
1995 First US New Balance stores open in New York and Chicago.
2003 100th New Balance store opens.
2010 Over 150 New Balance stores in North America and growing.
1934 Riley goes into partnership with his leading salesman, Arthur Hall.
1938 First running shoe designed for the Boston Running Club.
1953 Hall sells the business to his daughter and son-in-law, Eleanor & Paul Kidd.
1960 Trackster running shoe is the first running shoe available in multiple widths.
1972 Jim Davis buys the company from the Kidds the day of the Boston Marathon
1978 First international sales office is established in London. New Balance designs first women’s specific running shoe.
1980 The M355 is designed specifically for Trail Running with an off road outsole.
1981 The M990 is the first $100 running shoe and the most enduring technical
running shoe in the market.
1995 First US New Balance stores open in New York and Chicago.
2003 100th New Balance store opens.
2010 Over 150 New Balance stores in North America and growing.
Visit New Balance Fox Valley (owned and operated by Vanderloop Shoes Inc)
1861 N Casaloma Drive, Appleton (920) 882-8585
9.20.2010
Volks(op)loop 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 18!
Vanderloop Shoes Inc and New Balance Fox Valley hosted the
2nd Annual Volks(op)loop 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 18th!
Tim sang the National Anthem before the 5K.
On Your Mark... Get Set... Go!
9.14.2010
Kermis Dutch Festival - September 17th & 18th!!!
Kermis Dutch Festival will take place this weekend at Legion Park in Little Chute (near Little Chute Elementary School). Festival hours are Friday, September 17th from 4:30-midnight and Saturday, September 18th from 10am-10pm.
Events for Friday...
food and beer, artisan vendors, wooden shoe carving, live music, fish fry benefitting Haven of Hope, dunk tank, Kermis Korn Roast and more!
Events for Saturday...
Volks(op)loop 5K Run/Walk (sponsored by Vanderloop Shoes and New Balance Fox Valley!), Pancake & Sausage Breakfast, food and beer, pig roast, artisan vendors, wooden shoe carving, live music, cookie eating contest, dutch dansers, dunk tank, kid's games and inflatables, softball game (Budweiser vs. Little Chute Baseball Club) and more!
Find us on Facebook... http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=120329834657778&ref=ts
9.13.2010
Getting The Right Fit In Athletic Footwear
“Most adults gravitate toward the shoe size they have had for the last 10, even 20 years. But keep in mind that pregnancy or weight gain may increase your foot size. Any shoes vary in size from company to company, so treat the size on the box only as a starting point. Shop for shoes late in the day, when your feet are the largest. Make sure the store uses a Brannock® device to size your feet. Always have booth feet measured before fitting a shoe and fit to the longer foot. Take time to find a quality shoe shop. Your feet are worth it.
Ask yourself these questions when trying on shoes:
-Other than length, do the footwear fit in all of the other areas? Is the heel a good fit, for instance? (That will help stabilize the rear foot when it hits the ground.)
-Does the shoe fit in the mid foot section and the arch area?
-Does it fit around the instep area?
-Does the toe box of the shoe fit the shape of the foot? Is there enough width?
It is never appropriate to “break in” a shoe. Shoes should feel comfortable from the moment you try them on. If you need a shoe horn, your shoes are too small.”
For more information about getting the right or to have your feet measured, stop by New Balance Fox Valley today. Our fully-trained fit specialists are happy to guide you through the shoe shopping experience to assure that you get the right fit.
A portion of this article is from superfeet. Healthy feet. Better life. Guaranteed.
Ask yourself these questions when trying on shoes:
-Other than length, do the footwear fit in all of the other areas? Is the heel a good fit, for instance? (That will help stabilize the rear foot when it hits the ground.)
-Does the shoe fit in the mid foot section and the arch area?
-Does it fit around the instep area?
-Does the toe box of the shoe fit the shape of the foot? Is there enough width?
It is never appropriate to “break in” a shoe. Shoes should feel comfortable from the moment you try them on. If you need a shoe horn, your shoes are too small.”
For more information about getting the right or to have your feet measured, stop by New Balance Fox Valley today. Our fully-trained fit specialists are happy to guide you through the shoe shopping experience to assure that you get the right fit.
A portion of this article is from superfeet. Healthy feet. Better life. Guaranteed.
9.09.2010
New Balance and New Balance Fox Valley
The New Balance brand focuses on making quality athletic footwear to fit every foot. The company offers footwear in a variety of widths and sizes for men, women and children, including up to men’s size 20. By adding technology to increase cushion, add support and stability, and using materials that are lightweight and moisture-wicking, New Balance has found ways to make footwear that will enhance the wearer’s performance without compromising fit and overall comfort.
Although New Balance footwear is sold at many big-box stores throughout the United States, what many don’t understand is that there is a difference between the New Balance footwear that is sold at the chain stores and the New Balance footwear that is sold at New Balance Fox Valley.
These differences include the quality of the materials the footwear is made from, the technology that is built into the shoe, and most importantly, the amount of cushion and support in the shoe. New Balance Fox Valley also offers the most up-to-date styles. The benefit of buying these up-to-date styles is that the technology built into them is the most current, which means you have the opportunity to experience the latest and greatest in footwear.
New Balance Fox Valley opened in Appleton in 2003. The store is owned and operated by Vanderloop Shoes Inc. Like its parent-company, New Balance Fox Valley offers one-on-one customer service that starts with measuring a customer’s feet.
“Buying shoes is more than finding a size and assuming it will fit,” says New Balance Fox Valley Manager and Fit Specialist Andy Vanderloop, who stresses that just because a customer wears a certain size in one brand or style doesn’t mean they will always wear that size. Footwear fits differently depending on the shape of the shoe and the materials it is made of. Aside from the differences in footwear, feet also change.
“Your feet and shoe size can change because of reasons like weight gain or loss, pregnancy, and injury,” said Vanderloop. “I recommended treating your shoe size as a starting point and working from there.” Vanderloop suggests having your feet measured every time you shop for footwear.
Aside from footwear, New Balance Fox Valley also sells athletic and leisure apparel, hats, socks, insoles, duffel bags, and shoe care products.
New Balance Fox Valley is located at 1861 N. Casaloma Drive in Appleton – just a few blocks from the Fox River Mall. Store hours are Monday through Friday 10am-7pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, and Sunday 11am-4pm. For more information about New Balance Fox Valley or Vanderloop Shoes please visit them online at www.vanderloopshoes.com or call New Balance Fox Valley at (920) 882.8585. Shop at New Balance Fox Valley…Where You Will FIT Right In!
Although New Balance footwear is sold at many big-box stores throughout the United States, what many don’t understand is that there is a difference between the New Balance footwear that is sold at the chain stores and the New Balance footwear that is sold at New Balance Fox Valley.
These differences include the quality of the materials the footwear is made from, the technology that is built into the shoe, and most importantly, the amount of cushion and support in the shoe. New Balance Fox Valley also offers the most up-to-date styles. The benefit of buying these up-to-date styles is that the technology built into them is the most current, which means you have the opportunity to experience the latest and greatest in footwear.
New Balance Fox Valley opened in Appleton in 2003. The store is owned and operated by Vanderloop Shoes Inc. Like its parent-company, New Balance Fox Valley offers one-on-one customer service that starts with measuring a customer’s feet.
“Buying shoes is more than finding a size and assuming it will fit,” says New Balance Fox Valley Manager and Fit Specialist Andy Vanderloop, who stresses that just because a customer wears a certain size in one brand or style doesn’t mean they will always wear that size. Footwear fits differently depending on the shape of the shoe and the materials it is made of. Aside from the differences in footwear, feet also change.
“Your feet and shoe size can change because of reasons like weight gain or loss, pregnancy, and injury,” said Vanderloop. “I recommended treating your shoe size as a starting point and working from there.” Vanderloop suggests having your feet measured every time you shop for footwear.
Aside from footwear, New Balance Fox Valley also sells athletic and leisure apparel, hats, socks, insoles, duffel bags, and shoe care products.
New Balance Fox Valley is located at 1861 N. Casaloma Drive in Appleton – just a few blocks from the Fox River Mall. Store hours are Monday through Friday 10am-7pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, and Sunday 11am-4pm. For more information about New Balance Fox Valley or Vanderloop Shoes please visit them online at www.vanderloopshoes.com or call New Balance Fox Valley at (920) 882.8585. Shop at New Balance Fox Valley…Where You Will FIT Right In!
9.08.2010
Benefits to Using Footwear Care Products
The use of a protective coating on shoes and boots can help them last longer as well as give you more protection than what your footwear may already offer. Below is a list of footwear care products available from Vanderloop Shoes that can assist in extending the life of your current footwear as well as offer other benefits including: protecting, waterproofing & softening leather.
BOOT OIL: This care product provides optimal conditioning qualities. Boot oil is designed to replenish the oils lost by leather from repeated wetting and drying. It is easy to apply with a dry cloth and works on all leather products. Boot oil is made of silicone and lanolin.
LEATHER DRESSING: This care product helps condition and preserve leather and also provides excellent water repellence. Leather dressing is applied by hand with a dry cloth. It is made of beeswax, pine pitch and mink oil. This product does NOT contain silicone or petroleum ingredients.
WATERPROOF SPRAY: This care product provides an invisible and breathable protective coating that repels water. This spray can be applied to all leather products. It can help repel water on your current footwear or can be sprayed on a waterproof product to increase the benefits.
All care products should be applied to clean leather to maximize the benefits. Care products can be applied as needed, with multiple layers providing more protection. Be sure to follow the directions listed on the back of the product for best results, especially for dry time between wear or layers. Vanderloop Shoes offers a variety of shoe and leather care products on our website, including the products listed above. For more information or to purchase care products online please visit www.vanderloopshoes.com.
BOOT OIL: This care product provides optimal conditioning qualities. Boot oil is designed to replenish the oils lost by leather from repeated wetting and drying. It is easy to apply with a dry cloth and works on all leather products. Boot oil is made of silicone and lanolin.
LEATHER DRESSING: This care product helps condition and preserve leather and also provides excellent water repellence. Leather dressing is applied by hand with a dry cloth. It is made of beeswax, pine pitch and mink oil. This product does NOT contain silicone or petroleum ingredients.
WATERPROOF SPRAY: This care product provides an invisible and breathable protective coating that repels water. This spray can be applied to all leather products. It can help repel water on your current footwear or can be sprayed on a waterproof product to increase the benefits.
All care products should be applied to clean leather to maximize the benefits. Care products can be applied as needed, with multiple layers providing more protection. Be sure to follow the directions listed on the back of the product for best results, especially for dry time between wear or layers. Vanderloop Shoes offers a variety of shoe and leather care products on our website, including the products listed above. For more information or to purchase care products online please visit www.vanderloopshoes.com.
9.07.2010
9.03.2010
Red Wing Labor Day Sale NOW-Sept 18th!!!
Print this coupon and bring it to our Little Chute or Green Bay store for HUGE savings on all American Made Red Wing shoes and boots!!! PLUS get a FREE tshirt with you purchase.
Listen to WAPL this weekend to WIN A FREE PAIR OF RED WING BOOTS!!!
Look for our ad in the Green Bay Press Gazette and at PackerNews.com.
9.02.2010
Ten Points of Proper Fit
1. Widths and sizes can vary among brands and styles. Do not select shoes based on the size marked in the shoe, but how it fits your foot.
2. When choosing footwear, select a shoe thatconforms to the shape of your foot.
3. Have your feet measured regularly because the length and width of your feet can change due to age, injury, pregnancy and changes in weight.
4. Always have both feet measured. It is common to have one foot longer or wider than the other.
5. Go shoe shopping after you have been on your feet for a while. This is when your feet are the largest and most swollen.
6. Stand during the fit process, including when your feet are being measured and when you are trying on footwear. Assure that there is enough space for your longest toe, especially in footwear with a safety toe.
7. Make sure that the ball of your foot fits snugly into the widest part of the shoe.
8. Don’t buy shoes that are too tight with expectations that they will stretch to fit.
9. Assure that your heels fit comfortably in the shoes with minimum slippage.
10. Walk around the store (or shoemobile) in the shoes to check for proper fit and comfort. Move in positions that you would normally be in during work.
Proper fit tips from National Shoe Retailers Association, the Prescription Footwear Association and the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society.
2. When choosing footwear, select a shoe thatconforms to the shape of your foot.
3. Have your feet measured regularly because the length and width of your feet can change due to age, injury, pregnancy and changes in weight.
4. Always have both feet measured. It is common to have one foot longer or wider than the other.
5. Go shoe shopping after you have been on your feet for a while. This is when your feet are the largest and most swollen.
6. Stand during the fit process, including when your feet are being measured and when you are trying on footwear. Assure that there is enough space for your longest toe, especially in footwear with a safety toe.
7. Make sure that the ball of your foot fits snugly into the widest part of the shoe.
8. Don’t buy shoes that are too tight with expectations that they will stretch to fit.
9. Assure that your heels fit comfortably in the shoes with minimum slippage.
10. Walk around the store (or shoemobile) in the shoes to check for proper fit and comfort. Move in positions that you would normally be in during work.
Proper fit tips from National Shoe Retailers Association, the Prescription Footwear Association and the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society.
9.01.2010
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