In case you did not catch a recent segment of The Dr. Oz Show, I want to share with you what a podiatrist and stylist found when they went on a hunt to find the five top shoes for both looking stylish and feeling great. Fit, form, function and fashion were the key elements. Dr. Hillary Brenner, a renowned podiatrist, and Robert Gurney, a top celebrity stylist, provided their recommendations for flats, boots, heels, flip flops and wedges:
Flats: Aerosoles "Bec 2 Differ" flats, retailing around $49.95. These shoes were touted for their good arch support.
Boots: Kenneth Cole Reaction "Look Over Here" retailing for $54.95. With a wide heel and rubber sole, these boots are made of soft suede and have great support around the ankle. Because the shoe is rigid around the ankle, it will provide more stability. A great boot for straight leg or trousers, it is a short, fashionable, comfortable "bootie."
Heels: The Kelly & Katie "Chandra" shoe which retails for $44.95; it's a silhouette made popular by Michelle Obama and it provides extra padding in the toe. Dr. Brenner advises a maximum heel height of no more two inches; wearing higher heels can lead to knee and back pain.
Flip flops: B.O.C. "Adie" flip flops retail for $49.95. They are made of soft leather. The leather thong strap is great on the toes. Wear them with your bright clothes for summer. How to know if you are wearing supportive flip flops? Simple: if you can bend your flip flops in half, you should throw them away.
Wedges: The Tahari "Alyssa" shoe retails at $79.95 These fashion-forward wedges fit right in with the ethnic and woven trend. They are not much higher than two inches. Wedges should not be much lower in the front than in the back because that leads to increased pressure on the ball of the foot.
Step out this spring in sensible style!
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