Improved posture. Better breathing. Stronger core muscles. Tighter thighs. These are the claims of the Earth footwear company. A bunch of hocus-pocus? Well, I wore Earth walking shoes for a summer and I'd agree with the improved posture, but tighter thighs? I forgot to notice.What I can tell you is that Earth owners have reported various health benefits ranging from relief of chronic back pain to alleviation of plantar fasciitis heel pain. Read more about the benefits of Kalso Negative Heel Technology here. And now to some "user reviews."
Knitter and Blythe doll collector, Rebecca, had this to say about her experience with Earth footwear (That's her feet in the Pirouette and Solar models above):
They are beyond comfortable. It is like walking around on a cloud all day long. Really it is. My body doesn't ache, my back doesn't ache, and all around my well being feels better. There is something to be said about your spine and neck being where/how it should be all day. When I don't wear them I notice a significant difference.
Bertha, owner of the Allure model and gorgeous knit socks above, has quite the collection of Earth shoes. Here she is in the Pirouette 2 and more beautiful socks (I envy the talent).
My sweet friend, Pam (Earth Fiona above), suffers from plantar fasciitis and was hoping her new Earth shoes would help lessen the pain. Pam, comment below and let us know how the Fiona is working for you, would ya? And then there's me. You can read more about my "Earth" experience here.
Where to buy:
- PlanetShoes.com has the largest selection of Earth footwear online plus free shipping and free returns.
- Zappos also has a good selection with FAST shipping and free returns.
- Shoebuy carries over 250 styles with free shipping and returns. The link goes to their "comfort shoe" category.
