It's All About the Feet!

At the end of the day, while I sit here and write this I can't help but think back on the days when I cared more about appearance than comfort or health.  The end of the day was always a painful time when  I would  sit and look at my sore swollen feet.  I spent many years on my feet at jobs or in school where I would wear the "cutest" shoes I could find, and I suffered for it.  Thank goodness I finally broke down and invested in a great fitting, comfortable pair of shoes for this summer that have never hurt my feet, and may have even improved my standing posture.

I have been wearing Birkenstock's since July of this year (2011) and have not looked back.  I literally ONLY wear these shoes no matter where I am going or coming from.  I know that they may not be the most fashionable shoe in the world, but I try to make up for the appearance in my clothing and accessories.  It's way worth it.  The specific pair I wear are the Birkenstock Gizeh.  I chose those since they are the closest to the classic flip-flop style that is always a staple during the summer.  I wear them in the silver color, but they also come in a really nice bronze that I would rock too!

Now, I'm not saying that a Birkenstock is the shoe for everyone.  What works for me doesn't have to work for you.  However, I do highly recommend going to a specialist (I just went to The Walking Company in my local mall) who can look at your gait and your foot and assess what kind of shoe you might need.  I cannot stress enough the importance of taking care of your feet, which leads to your legs, back, and so on.  You never get another pair of feet, and chronic pain can have a negative effect on your life, especially your career if you are in a standing profession.

So, at this point you may be asking yourself, "How does she stand wearing the same shoes every day?"  It's really not that bad since I picked a color and style that go with pretty much everything I wear, but I do dress up my shoes a bit to keep it exciting.  I have sewn bows onto clips, and bought fabric flowers on pins meant to be pinned to clothing, but easily pinned to shoes to add some flair to my sandals.  I also try to keep my toenails polished for a put together look.

Now, I don't know what shoes I will move on to when the weather is too cold for sandals.  I hope to find something just as well fitting and comfortable as my current pair, but the Birkenstock shoes are a little to rough looking for my taste.  I may do some research on the clogs and try out a pair.  If you have any suggestions, feel free to comment below!

Thanks again for reading, and always be sure to take care of yourself and put your health and safety first!