Podiatrist: Ugg Boots Do Uggly Things To Your Feet
March 4, 2009At more than $100, they’re not cheap but they’ve become a must have — especially for teenage girls. What many Ugg lovers don’t realize though is, according to one podiatrist, the flat, shear ling lined boots are actually bad for your feet.
“They keep your feet warm in the winter and summer. You don’t have to wear socks with them, that’s the main reason I bought them,” said
“They’re comfortable,” said
They’re a major fashion trend that hasn’t gone out of style yet in
“I think they’re ugly,” said Weinkauf.
That doesn’t stop thousands of women and girls from wearing and loving the Ugg boots.
“Very comfortable, they feel like pillows on your feet,” said Peterson.
However, podiatrists warn the shear ling boots are actually hard on your feet.
“The biggest problem with them is the fact that they have no support. They’re completely flat on the bottom,” podiatrist Dr. Kari Prescott.
Doctors say that lack of arch support can lead to foot and leg problems.
“If you don’t have external support, all the muscles in your legs, really from the knee down, can become achy, sore. Some people refer to that as shin splints,” said
A foot condition called plantar fasciitis, or heel spurs, may also happen. Slipping in an arch support can help.
“This provides some curvature and it’s not ideal,” said
And even forewarned about potential problems, Uggs wearers still love their boots.
“No, I’d probably still wear them,” said Peterson.
“I’d still wear them,” said Weinkauf.
“It’s always fashion over practicality, isn’t it?” said
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Doctors say flat shear ling boots can actually be harder on feet than high heels because they’re worn for longer periods of time. And it appears Uggs are recession proof because they remain a top seller.
Obama inauguration: Will the ‘H’ word get a mention?
From all parts of
And like all pilgrimages, it’s not without its hardship.
Clutching their feel-good optimism from warmer climes, they have been jetting and bussing in to face the sober reality of frigid
On a night flight from LAX, passengers let rip with a roar as the plane left humid
But travellers have been weighed down with mundane matters, not just considering the impact of the weather but the demands of security which has seen a number of everyday items banned.
The need to remember to leave the backpack, umbrella and thermos at home is just the start. Travellers are also considering questions such as can we get by without the kid’s stroller? Maybe Ugg boots were a better option than the leathers? How hellish will the Metro journey from
AdvertisementJudging by the evidence on the ground, Ugg boots are the footwear of choice for a lot of Obama’s army.
For a large number of inauguration-goers, it’s less a mission than a field trip. Teachers, with apparently hawk-like peripheral vision, are a regular sight in DC herding school kids. Their commands seem to consist of “Stop!”, “Wait until we all get there”, “We’re not going that way” and “what did I tell you…”
For the record, the items that are banned along the parade route are: Firearms, ammunition, explosives, aerosols, packages, coolers, thermos flasks, backpacks, big bags, laser pointers, animals other than help dogs and bicycles.
Banned on the Capitol grounds in addition to those prohibited items are: Umbrellas, alcohol, strollers, all signs and posters.
The biggest suspense about the inauguration is whether the “H” word will get an airing.
Today, during a rehearsal outside the Capitol, the ground announcer referred to Barack Obama’s initial rather than his full name.
There are those of the Voldemort school of thought who believe Obama is: “He who must not have his middle name named”.
Representative Steve King of
Politico said that King had previously told AP that the middle name was among the reasons Islamic terrorists would rejoice at Obama’s election. King also predicted that al Qaeda would be “dancing in the streets” if Obama were elected.
Obama’s victory and inauguration means a great deal to many African Americans.
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Then there was a guy spotted in McDonalds in
Obama is having something of a Diana affect on stately DC.
The man’s pictures are everywhere, a radio station has renamed itself Obama FM. The Newseum drew a lot of visitors today to a showcase of special sections and front pages on Obama in US newspapers.
