Did You Know?

• Most shoes have a lifespan of about 500 miles.

• A good athletic shoe will cost between $70 - $90.
Anything more and you are buying style. Anthing less
and you are probably getting shoes that have been on
the shelf awhile where the glue can harden and dry out
and the soles can dissipate.

• Different styles of shoes work different muscles and
bones, this is why it's important to wear different shoes
for work, walking and aerobics.

• The average increase in the protrusion of a woman's
buttocks is 25% when she wears high heels. (Harper's Index)

• Shoes with heels will make your legs appear thinner.
The heels don't have to be extremely high, even a modest
heel will give the appearance of a slimmer you.

• Shoes with ankle straps will give the appearance of shorter legs.

• To determine if workout shoes are becoming worn, put your shoes
on a counter top and look at them from behind. If they're rolling
inward or outward, or the tread is worn down, they're no longer
giving you adequate support or shock absorption. You should
replace them.

• As a person's income increases, the prevalence of foot problems
decreases.

Buying shoes online - The Benefits

I love to buy shoes but I hate to shop for them.

Driving and walking from store to store can be exhausting.
In fact, most neighborhood shoe stores carry limited styles,
fashions and sizes, so I often come home tired, discouraged
and empty handed.

So it's no wonder that the internet has become my choice for
shoe shopping. Try finding a size 10, double narrow pink pump
with a 2 inch heel at your local shoe store. You may have to
shop around awhile.

On the other hand, a few keystrokes on the net will find your
desired item and find you the best price. And, of course, it so
much easier to let my fingers do the shopping than my poor
tired feet.

Shoes may not be something you would consider buying online
as most people like to 'try on' their shoes, and yes, that's a big
benefit to shopping in stores, but online shoe stores have worked
hard to make your shoe shopping experience as easy and pleasant
as possible.

Here's some of the benefits:

Free Shipping and Free Returns
Your shoes are delivered free and if you don't like them, they
take them back 'free'. This is a big incentive that many online
shoe stores offer. You get your shoes in 3-5 days and try them
on at home. If you don't like them or they don't fit, you send
them back free of charge. They even supply the labels.

Better Pricing
Prices are often better online. What I find the most
appealing is that the internet provides a forum for shopping
around. If you find a pair of shoes you like, make a note of
the brand and style and shop around at other online stores.
Famous Brand Shoes online directory can help you out with
just this concept.

In the time it takes to drive to your local shoe store you can
shop for a wardrobe of shoes and have them delivered to
your door in just a few days.

110% price protection
Many online shoes stores offer price protection which means
if you find a shoe for a lower price on another web site or in a
shoe store, they will refund you 110% of the difference between
the lower price and our price. Definitely something to look for
when you shop.

You have 365 days to return your shoes.
No hurry if you can't get out to return your shoes right away,
you have a whole year to send them back.

Not all online shoe stores offer these exceptional shoe buying
benefits, however more and more ofthem are jumping on board.
Zappos is probably one of the biggest and best online shoe stores
to offer all of the above options, however I think it's the customer
service Zappos offers that makes them what they are.

So, if you're like me and you love to buy new shoes, check out
shopping for them online. It could be one of the best shoe buying
experiences you'll ever have. It was for me.