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Comfortable and Casual Fall Footwear from Lamo

Comfortable and Casual Fall Footwear from Lamo

Lamo has been making comfortable and stylish footwear since 1995. The company is known for their sheepskin slippers, boots, and casual footwear. I discovered Lamo in 2012, shortly after my first hip replacement when I needed comfortable shoes. Since that time I’ve purchased several pairs 

Staying Fashionable with the Right Women’s Shoes

Staying Fashionable with the Right Women’s Shoes

You can make fashion statements with several types of fashion accessories. However, only very few of these accessories make a loud statement as much as your footwear does. But for you to harness the powers of your shoes, you need to have the right ones. 

Best Shoes for People with Back and Hip Pain – Skechers GoWalks

Best Shoes for People with Back and Hip Pain – Skechers GoWalks

Nine years ago I got a total right hip replacement, followed up by a total knee replacement 4 years ago. Both surgeries were hard on my body and took me 4-6 months to recover. While both helped to relieve pain and were necessary for my overall health…I’m still left with daily pain in my lower back, hips, legs and knees.

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Finding comfortable shoes and sneakers that help me comfortably walk around was difficult. Over the course of 2 years I purchased at least 25 pairs of shoes and none of them met my comfort levels. NONE. Such a waste of my time and money.

I took a chance and purchased a pair of Skechers GoWalks sneakers on the advice of a friend. As soon as I got them I started wearing them around. What I found was that I was immediately able to handle walking from point A to point B with a lot less pain! I felt so comfortable in them that I was able to go out for long walks through the neighborhood and eventually for visits to the local zoo.

Skechers GoWalk Women's Sneakers

As time went on I purchased several more pairs of Skechers GoWalks in a wide variety of styles and colors. Some are lace-ups while other’s are slip-ons. You can find casual to more dressier styles.

The soles and insoles on the GoWalks is well cushioned and your foot sinks right in while they also give you the proper support. I found that I personally don’t need any type of break-in period either. They’re perfect for my day-to-day activities, running errands, traveling, long distance walking (which I now do) and when they start looking a little shabby I retired them to my house shoes aka slippers and wear them all around the house!

Almost every shoe in my wardrobe is a Skechers GoWalk and I wear them every day unless I’m headed out for a formal ocassion. Even then, I wear them, talk them off in the car, put on my heels, go to the event, come out to the car and change right back into my Skechers. Seriously, I do that!

I wanted to take the time today to share my experience with others who may be suffering with lower back, hip, leg, knee and/or foot pain. Those who had joint replacements and are looking for comfortable shoes to wear. In my personal experience, they were the answer for me and I’m so glad that I gave them a try.

Disclaimer: Shelly personally purchased the product(s) featured in this post and paid full price. This feature is NOT sponsored by any brand or company. She’s sharing her honest, 100% unbiased opinion with the readers of the TCC blog. Your opinion may differ.

Earth Origins Indoors and Outdoors Moccasin Slippers

Earth Origins Indoors and Outdoors Moccasin Slippers

Over the decades I’ve owned at least 20 different brands and pairs of women’s slippers. I’m out home most of the day and typically have a pair on my feet from the time I jump out of bed until I crash into bed later that 

6 Tips for Choosing the Right Shoes for Film

6 Tips for Choosing the Right Shoes for Film

Figuring out outfits for a film is very different from choosing clothes in real-life. Colors look different, angles shift, and characters must be taken into account. Whether you are filming an indie-film or you are part of a costume design department, here are six tips 

Questions to Ask Before Buying Your Wedding Shoes

Questions to Ask Before Buying Your Wedding Shoes

You can sometimes feel overwhelmed with the wedding to-do list that keeps getting longer and longer. Once you recreate that perfect look lodged in your mind to reality, you will forget all the labor you put into the planning.

Coming to looks, you cannot overlook the importance of finding the right wedding shoe to complete your wedding dress. After all, your dream wedding look should stand out for all the right reasons.

Wedding shoes fulfill one of the biggest roles on the wedding day. Be it store-bought or designer varieties like Deseo wedding shoes; it must complement you, carry you around with ease and ooze comfort. Here is a short list of questions you have to ask before setting your eyes and mind on that one lucky wedding shoe.

Questions to Ask Before Buying Your Wedding Shoes

Do The Wedding Shoes Match Your Dress?

While some of you would go for natural leather wedding shoes, many brides prefer shoes that match the wedding dress’s fabric. Leather shoes, of course, offer longevity and comfort, so there is no set rule to follow when it comes to material.

When you go shopping for shoes, keep handy a swatch of your wedding dress’s fabric. You can either match the material, shoe color or texture with your dress. If you cannot find the right color, you don’t have to worry as many online stores like Deseo wedding shoes sell shoes that can be dyed in any color.

Is The Style Right?

The style of the wedding shoe that you choose must match the theme of your wedding. If you have planned for a beach or a field wedding, high heels will be the wrong choice. With flats gaining popularity as a wedding shoe in recent times, you don’t have to hesitate to look into other options. Consider the venue, theme and characteristics of the ceremony before you choose the wedding shoes.

Do The Shoes Compliment You?

Comfort is always the first option that should cross your mind. You should feel natural in your wedding shoes, and it must bring out your personal and unique style. When it comes to style, there is no one rule that you must follow.

If you are not comfortable with a specific height, say no to the stilettos that are too tall. Don’t go out of your way to inordinately match with other factors. Not all wedding shoes need to be white; Deseo wedding shoes come in a variety of shades and colors. Let your personality speak through your shoe and outfit.

Should The Shoes Be Worn In?

You would already know the aftermath of wearing a new shoe. Though not collectively speaking, new shoes due to rubbing can pinch and cause soreness in some cases. It is normal to feel possessive about the shoes and save them till the wedding day, but you have to get used to the shoe in the first place.

Wear them and practice a few weeks before the special day. You can stretch it out and feel more comfortable in it.

Wedding shoes should be the ones you shop for at the very beginning of the spree. With so many voices around, don’t forget to listen to your feet.

5 Classic Year-Round Footwear Styles

5 Classic Year-Round Footwear Styles

Last month I decided to clean out my closets and to down-size my collection of shoes. Like most women, I love shoes and was wasting a lot of money buying them. On top of the expenditure…they were taking up way too much closet space. To 

8 Classic Footwear Styles Every Woman Needs

8 Classic Footwear Styles Every Woman Needs

I work in a professional office environment for one job and from home for another. The attire I wear into the office is professional while the attire I wear at home is casual. This means that I have to have multiple styles of footwear in