Pick-me-up for tired old soles
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Pick-me-up for tired old soles A little more than a month of getting used to being back your feet all day is enough time to realize you never actually get used to being on your feet all day. Meditation and breathing exercises might help alleviate mental and emotional stress, but reducing physical stress – even chronic pain – from walking around
a classroom and standing in front of the class for up to eight hours each day requires a different kind of planning and a little more accessorizing. For those who need some support, here are some footwear options that offer teachers a bit of style and a soft place to step.
Women Nariko Flats by Naturalizer from $69: For those on the perennial hunt for the season’s most affordable little black shoe, these have your soles covered. A classic addition for anyone’s ballet slipper collection, these flats offer both Naturalizer’s N5 Comfort, plus a padded sock for added support when spinning around a SmartBoard on the balls of your aching feet.
Rovana Almond Toe Pumps by Easy Spirit from $79: For those who enjoy a little height while working, but often pay dearly for that fashion statement come 3 p.m., Easy Spirit has an option that boasts looks, height and hours of comfort. Available in eight distinctive colors and fabrics from a shimmering “bronze leather” to a serene “slate grey suede,” the cushioned insole allows an easy – and stylish – transition from walking across the classroom to walking across town to meet a couple friends after work.
Women’s Kamille Low Wedge by Dexflex Comfort from $19.99: Any fashionable educator looking to save a few dollars might try this attractive selection. A “kitten wedge” provides the slight lift of a heel with the support of a wedge, while a two-layer insole with a jersey lining ensures maximum comfort throughout the workday.
Treat yourself: For teachers looking to splurge on a high-fashion addition to their comfort-driven footwear collection, the Colleen Bootie by Coach is one hot kick. Some may be put off by the ontrend pointed toe, but the unparalleled comfort Coach booties offer weary feet and ankles – not to mention incomparable silhouette – often outweighs any potential toe-pinching issues.
Men Rio Casual by Airwalk from $19.99:
Treat yourself:
A throwback for those who remember these classic must-haves from yesteryear, the updated Rio Casual offers a classic blank-canvass style for dressing up or down, and the brand’s iconic cushiony insole for extended comfort.
What better way to reward yourself for a successful conference season than with a stylish little something from Barneys New York? Moc-Toe Loafers provide teachers with a contemporary spin on an enduring look that includes comfort for days. Lined with smooth leather, these slipons feature a durable black sawtooth sole against a deep red wine-colored loafer. www.njteachersmagazine.com
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Ideas to r suppo rt yo u le lifesty
apparel
Pick-me-up for tired old soles A little more than a month of getting used to being back your feet all day is enough time to realize you never actually get used to being on your feet all day. Meditation and breathing exercises might help alleviate mental and emotional stress, but reducing physical stress – even chronic pain – from walking around
a classroom and standing in front of the class for up to eight hours each day requires a different kind of planning and a little more accessorizing. For those who need some support, here are some footwear options that offer teachers a bit of style and a soft place to step.
Women Nariko Flats by Naturalizer from $69: For those on the perennial hunt for the season’s most affordable little black shoe, these have your soles covered. A classic addition for anyone’s ballet slipper collection, these flats offer both Naturalizer’s N5 Comfort, plus a padded sock for added support when spinning around a SmartBoard on the balls of your aching feet.
Rovana Almond Toe Pumps by Easy Spirit from $79: For those who enjoy a little height while working, but often pay dearly for that fashion statement come 3 p.m., Easy Spirit has an option that boasts looks, height and hours of comfort. Available in eight distinctive colors and fabrics from a shimmering “bronze leather” to a serene “slate grey suede,” the cushioned insole allows an easy – and stylish – transition from walking across the classroom to walking across town to meet a couple friends after work.
Women’s Kamille Low Wedge by Dexflex Comfort from $19.99: Any fashionable educator looking to save a few dollars might try this attractive selection. A “kitten wedge” provides the slight lift of a heel with the support of a wedge, while a two-layer insole with a jersey lining ensures maximum comfort throughout the workday.
Treat yourself: For teachers looking to splurge on a high-fashion addition to their comfort-driven footwear collection, the Colleen Bootie by Coach is one hot kick. Some may be put off by the ontrend pointed toe, but the unparalleled comfort Coach booties offer weary feet and ankles – not to mention incomparable silhouette – often outweighs any potential toe-pinching issues.
Men Rio Casual by Airwalk from $19.99:
Treat yourself:
A throwback for those who remember these classic must-haves from yesteryear, the updated Rio Casual offers a classic blank-canvass style for dressing up or down, and the brand’s iconic cushiony insole for extended comfort.
What better way to reward yourself for a successful conference season than with a stylish little something from Barneys New York? Moc-Toe Loafers provide teachers with a contemporary spin on an enduring look that includes comfort for days. Lined with smooth leather, these slipons feature a durable black sawtooth sole against a deep red wine-colored loafer. www.njteachersmagazine.com
■ OCTOBER 2016 29
