Shoe Suggestions

Greetings to the throngs of you NOT reading my informative/entertaining blog here! But I digress.

For your continued (ahem!) reading pleasure, I have assembled a few facts that I didn't know that may help us get Martha to Bermuda and beyond!

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5. Your walking shoes should be replaced every 500 miles. Now, if they'd just come with a pedometer so I know when that happens!

4. When the shoe odometer rolls over 500, you are advised by shoe experts to take your worn out athletic shoes with you when you shop for replacements. That way, shoe experts can look at the wear on them and advise you on a new pair that will work well for you.

3. Have you measured your feet recently? Shoe experts suggest that you should have your feet professionally measured every year or so because as we age gracefully, our feet often extend in length.

2. Determine your foot shape and buy accordingly. High arches? Buy a cushioned shoe. Medium arch? Any shoe will do. Flat foot? Buy a structured shoe.

1. And the Diva's answer to all things shoe-related: If you find a pair you like, BUY TWO. While I usually find a shoe that actually fits and buy them in every color, this tid-bit is a little different. Experts recommend alternating your shoes - wear one pair one day and wear the other pair the next so they can dry out fully.