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Should "shoes" be a subgroup under Wellness?

I watched some of the shoe shopping show on Q2 last night and it seems some of the brands appear to be claiming "wellness" benefits.

 

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Re: Should "shoes" be a subgroup under Wellness?

or new knees, new hips, etc.  

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Re: Should "shoes" be a subgroup under Wellness?

No, shoes should not go under wellness.

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Re: Should "shoes" be a subgroup under Wellness?

IMO, no.

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Re: Should "shoes" be a subgroup under Wellness?

No, shoes should not be under Wellness.   However,  I will say that I just recently tried Vionic shoes and have noticed an improvement in my knee and back pain when I'm on my feet.  Of course, Vionics won't and I don't expect them to cure or solve the conditions causing my pain.

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Re: Should "shoes" be a subgroup under Wellness?

Well, I have to say, when you wear bad shoes, it makes you feel bad all over. image223.jpg

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Re: Should "shoes" be a subgroup under Wellness?

Any "medical benefits" gained from the shoes QVC sells are questionable.

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@Elri  wrote:

Well, I have to say, when you wear bad shoes, it makes you feel bad all over. image223.jpg




Interesting pic.  Are those shoes real?  They look similar to ballet shoes so perhaps a ballerina who has trained to dance on point could actually walk in them?  I know I'd be hurting all over if I tried to just stand in them.

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I want to say no, but my aunts wore pointy toed, 4 inch heels until they were in their late 60's and then wondered why their feet were such a mess. My sisters and my cousin got on the Birkenstock band wagon in our 30's and we have great looking, healthy feet years later. So maybe those shoes  should be considered a wellness product.

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Re: Should "shoes" be a subgroup under Wellness?

I have never been able to wear cheap, inexpensive shoes that can be found at discount retailers. Short, wide feet with a high instep means seeking out quality footwear. That said, I think using the word “wellness” in the advertising pitch is really pushing the limit.

 

I do have to say, however, that at first glance, I interpreted “wellness” to mean the wonderful feeling I get when I invest in a little shoe shopping retail therapy. I think that must mean that I have too many pairs of shoes! Smiley LOL