Shocking Truth! Shoes and Sports - Incompatible Things!
| The entire world goes crazy about healthy lifestyle. That is wonderful, but there are those who take advantage of it, I mean shoe industry. Ask a sportsman how much does he spend on the latest model of trainers designed according to any ultra modern technology. A figure will be impressive but benefit of such trainers is doubtful…
Nike representatives asked athletes in California about their shoe preferences and were taken aback. The sportsmen’s answer was …no shoes at all. Athletes turned out to get less injures and even run faster barefoot. Statistics is shocking – over 60 percent of runners suffer some types of feet problems. |
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| Shoe industry representatives do not understand why having spent such great amounts of money they have not reached desirable results. On the contrary, they were completely slammed by conclusion of scientists, which says that it is shoe a culprit of multiple injuries and problems for runners. Trainers turned out to cause ankle rotations, knee injuries and feet weakness.
According to scientists, if people did not wear trainers, they would run more. And if they ran more, there would be far less heart diseases and obesity problems. |
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| By the way, Tarahumara tribe famous for the fastest runners has never used running shoes. Their invention is a tire strip placed on a foot and adjusted by leather straps. So, now we know what an ideal running shoe looks like.
Well, when it was revealed that cigarettes were harmful, tobacco companies were obliged to admit the fact and inform customers about possible threat. I wonder what shoe manufacturers are going to do now having been disclosed. But they seem to refuse their loss, so if customers will continue purchasing trainers, shoe manufacturers will be thankful and will keep functioning and flourishing. So, should we return to nature or accommodate to the existing conditions – it is up to us to decide. |
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Top 10 Geeky Shoes: Be Practical
| What do you know about geeks? Who they are and what are they like? Actually, geeks are those who go crazy about computer stuff. They also wear extraordinary items so that to stand out from the crowd. Today I would like to talk about their shoe preferences, some of which are sure to impress you. So here we have Top 10 Geeky Shoes. At first sight most of them don’t differ from any other sneakers but their functionality is stunning. |
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| The first invention belongs to Adidas developers. Here you can see Adidas Smart Shoes which feature a microprocessor implanted in the sole. As a result the shoe reads the information about your movements and fits your feet according to this. |
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| Look at this sneaker, its sole is made like a car suspension system for a more effective walk. Porsche Design P’5510 Running Shoes is a creation of Adidas brand with usage of Bounce:S system. The sneaker was designed specially for Porsche. |
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| The next geeky shoe is designed for those who love both running and listening to music. This sneaker was made for you. Congratulations, no more inconvenient gadgets to take with you. Nike + iPod Sport Kit has an adapter to the IPod and a pedometer. So wearing this Sport Kit you can listen to music and get information about time, distance and even calories burnt. |
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| One more gadget for you, music fans. Dada MP3 Shoes feature an MP3 player with a big memory available. The sole of the sneakers have a USB port for transferring songs in the most convenient way. |
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| Nike shoes developers continue their bold experiment. Recently they released Nike Transformer Shoes. As you see, the sneaker can be easily transformed into toys. Nevertheless, it looks so real. |
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| The next geeky shoe is supposed to have been created by drivers because the model features headlights just in the place the car does. In the heel of this Highlight Shoes there is a battery that charges up with each step and provides its owner with light. |
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| Don’t you think that the idea of placing CD-ROM in the sole is quite unpractical, especially, after seeing the models with wireless or USB connections? Personally, I can’t imagine walking with A CD in the sole. |
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| My first impression of GTX GPS Xplorer Smart Shoes is that the device is designed for suspicious wives and husbands. The thing is the shoe has a GPS implanted, so you can get SMS on your mobile about its owner’s location. |
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| In 2006 at Hong Kong Footwear Design Contest were presented a shoe-keyboard. Sure it has no practical functions but looks really stunning. |
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| And the last but not the least shoe gadget was designed by Nike for NES fans. |
Who Else Wants to Be Eco-Friendly?
| The style and the fashion have changed lots of times throughout the history. There have been numerous trends and novelties. Now the time of eco-friendly footwear has come. The reason is some materials used for manufacturing of shoes are harmful both for people and nature. Earlier nobody thought of consequences. So now some designers and footwear companies have said stop to this tendency and launched eco-friendly lines.
In search of details which could make footwear completely harmless, designers have found out something interesting. For example, it’s turned out to be possible to use the coco as a durable and smart substitute to eco-unfriendly materials. The thing is that the coco shell can be used for making buttons and snap fastener of any shape. These and other researches were actively supported and used by companies Acorn and Rocket Dog. Acorn has a tendency to use natural and earth-friendly materials that are sustainably grown, biodegradable and organic. In the result everybody can enjoy such lines as Animal-Friendly Footwear and Earth-Friendly Slippers. Almost all the footwear by Acorn is made of harmless materials and fabrics. It uses natural rubber and a glue basis as well. |
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| Acorn Cami Ballet
This ballet by Acorn features uppers of soft waterproof Lite leather. Lite eco-friendly leather is manufactured with earth-friendly processes which minimize the ecological footprint and reduce CO2 emissions. It is unlined for relaxed comfort, and has an insole lined in ultra soft sport mesh that wicks moisture. |
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| Acorn Colette
Take a look at this slipper that features rich luxurious nubuck leather uppers, fully lined in soft leather for relaxed comfort, a comfort cushion insole heel to toe with perfed and padded arch support, and a non-slip waterproof outsole for indoor and outdoor wear. Rocket Dog is one more brand dedicated to using only natural and harmless materials. |
 Rocket Dog Finalist  Rocket Dog Caymen |
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These shoes are created for versatile and active lifestyle. Feel comfort, durability and quality in the footwear by Rocket Dog. |
The Secret Of Comfortable Sport
| Some people when preparing for going to the gym or jogging in park choose footwear according to the principle: comfortably and modestly. Especially it has to do with men, but women love feeling not only comfortable, but also beautiful. Sure, everything ought to be within reasonable limits – for example, a training suit with pastes or evening make-up will look inappropriate. So today I have decided to offer you a list of comfortable and beautiful footwear for going in for sports. |
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| Skechers Bikers Step Up
This lovely Mary Jane features a fresh update with zigzag strap design and a modern pronged outsole. A slim-lined model has a cool outdoor look. |
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| Saucony Jazz Lowpro
Saucony Originals. Funky retro sneaker is available in a variety of colors to match any outfit. Casual style can be paired with anything from jeans to gym wear. A versatile sneaker is great for any activity. The model has genuine suede upper, solid rubber outsole with traction for extra grip. |
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| Dc Shoes Chelsea
This sneaker is specifically designed for women’s sizing and fit. It features a lightweight textile upper with a suede toe cap and soft fabric lining. There is also a lightweight foam padded mesh tongue and a padded collar for added comfort and support. |
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| Reebok Classic Saturn
The Reebok Classic Saturn is a synonym of comfort, quality and durability. These sneakers have soft leather upper, die-cut EVA midsole and padded foam sock liner. |
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| Kangaroos Magnolia Cgl
This sneaker from the famous Kangaroos company features sports supple, classic garment leather and has a retro non-marking outsole. The model is provided with a convenient quarter pocket and zipper. |
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| Gola Stripe Canvas
Gola offers women a fun retro sneaker with a striped canvas upper. There are different colors available. So the model is sure to go with any training suit. |
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| Keds Voyager Lace
This shoe has a lace up closure and comfortable design with a rubber outsole. Keds is quality and style. Keds is created for champions. BTW, we have just talked about this brand in the article What You Didn’t Know About Sneakers. |
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| Puma Esito
Featuring a successful teamsport style, the Esito was brought into the EVO line for AU08 and given a lifestyle update. The upper features all of the same fine details that have made this style the success it is. |
