The Best Shoes for Your Feet

Oftentimes, it’s easy to get carried away with how something looks, as opposed to how it feels. But when it comes to shoes, if you aren’t smart about what you put on your feet, you could end up paying the price later. Luckily, shoe designers are taking notice, coming out with styles and lines that are both comfortable and fashionable.

Ever heard someone complain about being on their feet all day long? My first thoughts when I hear this is that they aren’t wearing the right shoes for their job. If you work in a profession that requires you to do a lot of standing, walking or running around, then you need shoes that support your arches, your legs and your back. Thankfully, Dansko shoes offer work shoes that do just that. The Danish inspired designs are favored by healthcare, education, airline and food service industry workers who credit the shoes for all day long comfort. In addition, eight of Dansko’s lines have received the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Seal of Acceptance for normal foot function and the promotion of quality foot health.

Dansko is not the only brand that caters to form and function. Born is a designer of casual comfortable footwear for men and women. Born’s handcrafted styles and superb attention to detail has resulted in a massive following for their footwear, which ranges in styles from boots to oxfords to loafers to sandals. Discount Born shoes are available online, making them a smart investment for your feet.

Another import making waves here in the U.S. is EMU boots. The Australian brand known for their sheepskin boots quickly became a hit here in the States, after first attracting a large celebrity following, which includes Kate Hudson, Katie Holmes and Sienna Miller. EMU boots are ideal for keeping your feet protected against the elements. The super soft water resistant sheepskin is not only cushy and cozy, but the boots also provide a molded heel cup and an anatomically correct sheepskin lined insole. Not only will your feet be protected, they’ll also be happy.

Sure, it’s easy to get carried away with crazy shoe designs that look cool in the store window, but at the end of the day, sometimes your feet just need a break. Forget blisters and sore feet, these designers are proof that you don’t have to sacrifice style for comfort. You can have it all.