Travel Express - Some Shoe Facts Below is only some of what my research revealed. To continue delving into the topic of shoes, almost obsessed it seemed, i felt compelled, while I did locate some solid advice on choosing comfortable shoes for traveling (see below), so. Fascinating facts and photos of a lot of great looking shoes, shoes are an interesting topic period-a search on shoe topics on the Internet led to me to their history, not only are shoes a relevant topic for women travelers, " I found. Shoes seemed like a relevant topic as even an experienced traveler such my girl friend admits "I take too many pairs of shoes with me when I travel and even then I sometimes don't have the right pair. My purpose was to do some research and then give practical advice on the best shoes to buy and wear while traveling, women's Travel Shoes - Making the Right Choice

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The average American woman owns 30 pairs of shoes-the average male 4.
8 1/2 to 9 is the size the average American woman wears.
Women wear larger than a size 9 (including celebrity Paris Hilton who cruises around in size 11). 35% of U.S.
Dollars) in unworn shoes (the article was written by a man). This translates into over $130 million (U.S. A recent study in Britain revealed that 4 in 10 women have bought shoes which they have never worn.
Some Shoe History
Scientists speculate the first shoes were made from animal skins during the Ice Age to protect feet.
The biggest find of shoes from prehistory belonged to Native Americans in Missouri and date back to 8000 BC.
Became more than just foot protection and were used to display wealth and power, in the form of sandals, shoes, by the time of the ancient Egyptians.
Date and style, one servant's sole job was to catalog her shoes by color. Marie Antoinette had 500 pairs of shoes.
000, one pair is on display at the Smithsonian and another pair sold at a Christie's auction for $165. 4 of which survive today, at least 6 pairs of ruby slippers were made for the film the Wizard of Oz.
Below are some tips from the American Podiatric Medical Association for buying the right shoes and getting the best fit. Walking or running shoes are best, unless you're going hiking on poorly maintained trails in the wilderness. The success of your trip could depend on having a comfortable pair of shoes. During a trip you'll be on your feet and walking even more than usual. An average day of walking brings a force equal to several hundred tons to your feet. Choosing the Right Shoes to Wear While Traveling

Feet endure tremendous pressures during daily living. The topic will always fascinate me, despite how often the word "obsession" occurred during my Internet research on women and shoes, second. The Internet can be a fathomless depth and I need to learn when to back away from the computer, first. What did I conclude from this widely jumbled assortment of information?
And sides-to distribute weight, back, be sure that shoes fit well-front. But be sure the widest part of your foot corresponds to the widest part of the shoe, it sounds elementary.
And it's best to be fitted while they are in that state; feet tend to swell during the day, shop for shoes later in the day.
Try on shoes while you're wearing the same type of socks you expect to wear with the shoes.
Your feet do get larger and sizes vary. Don't rely on the size of your last pair of shoes.
Have your feet measured while you're standing.
Feet are seldom precisely the same size; always buy for the larger foot.
And walk around the store, always try on both shoes.
Shoes should be comfortable immediately; don't buy shoes that need a "break-in" period.
Or even more (yuk), 000 sweat glands at a rate of four to six ounces a day, which active feet can produce from 250, acrylic fibers tend to "wick" away excessive perspiration. Sports podiatrists frequently recommend padded socks of acrylic fiber. Don't Forget the Socks

Your choice of socks is also important.