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4 Must-Have Women’s Shoes for a Beach Vacation [infographic]

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When planning a beach vacation, one of the most important things you’ll need to do is ensure you have the right shoes. The shoes you wear at the beach will be different from those you wear anywhere else, which means any ordinary pair will not do. These styles are perfect for casual fun, and should definitely be packed in your suitcase.

Birkenstock Shoes

A pair of flat-soled sandals from Birkenstock are a must. These shoes have a flexible sole that makes them ideal for walking on uneven surfaces such as sand and grass. They also slip on and off the foot easily when going in and out of the water. Birkenstock makes sandals available in a multitude of colors to match any bathing suit or cover-up you may have. For more vibrant hues, choose a vivid orange or mint green pair from the Arizona collection. If you’d like a more traditional look, a black or soft toffee pair from the Florida collection could be just what you’re after.

Clark’s Shoes

You probably don’t plan to spend your entire beach vacation along the shore, as you may also plan on hitting the boardwalk or shopping malls during your time away. If so, Clark’s shoes for women are ideal for wearing with the dressier outfits you’ll put on while going out and about. Their Vivica Rome collection is perfect for wearing with casual dresses and skirts, and contains only a slight heel that makes them nice for walking in. They also offer several wedge-style shoes such as those in their Caslynn collection that will allow you to show off your new pedicure.

Merrell Shoes

Perhaps you plan to do some extended walking, but still want your feet to be cool and comfortable. If so, the sandals from Merrell would be perfect, because they will provide your feet with a little added cushioning and support. However, if you plan to go hiking or rock climbing, you may want a bit more protection than what sandals provide. In this case, choose a pair from the Allout Blaze collection instead. These are athletic shoes that will give you all the comfort and support you need to be on your feet for an extended period of time.

Naturalizer Shoes

Does your beach vacation include a romantic dinner or night on the town? If so, don’t forget to throw in a pair of Naturalizer shoes so you’ll be ready for a more formal look. The Danya Taupe shoes are one pair you should consider because of their higher heel and sassy straps that will jazz up any look. To dress up a nice pantsuit, you may prefer the Bradley Black Print shoe instead, which has a slightly shorter heel and more classic lines that make it ideal for pairing with slacks.

These shoes will ensure you are well prepared for anything you encounter during your beach vacation. Be sure to browse our entire selection of Aravon, Cobb Hill and Josef Siebel sandals that will also make nice additions to your summer wardrobe.

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If the Shoe Fits: Fun Footwear Facts You Didn’t Know (Infographic)

Enrich your mind and sole by reading these interesting shoe facts!

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Footwear Finances

  • Footwear industry annual revenue: $48 billion
  • How much U.S. consumers spend on shoes: $20 billion

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How Shoes Share the Market

  1. Men’s athletic: 20%
  2. Women’s athletic: 10%
  3. Men’s casual: 9%
  4. Women’s casual: 17%
  5. Men’s dress: 6%
  6. Women’s dress: 13%
  7. Other styles: 25%

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Interest Facts

  • On average, women buy 469 pairs of shoes spend about $25,000 US dollars on shoes over their lifetime
  • The average woman wore a size 3.5-4 in the beginning of the 20th century. The average increased to 5.5 from the 40s to the 60s. In the 70s, the average size increased to 7.5. Today the average size is 8.5-9. That’s more than an entire size within the last 30 years.
  • Typically, women start wearing heels around the age of 12 and stop wearing them around 63.
  • The man with the world record’s largest feet are 1 foot and 3 inches or 38.1 cm long.
  • The most expensive pair of shoes were the Ruby Slippers worn by Judy Garland in the Wizard of Oz. They sold for $660,000 U.S. dollars on June 2, 2000.

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A Walk Through Shoe History

  • There was no difference between a left and right shoe until the 19th century. All shoes were the same shape.
  • Until the 18th century, there was no difference between mens and womens shoes. The styles were the same.
  • Monarchs dictated the type of shoes that people were allowed to wear:
    • Louis XIV was only 5 feet 5 inches tall, so he made high-heeled shoes for men popular… and required men to wear them.
    • Henry VIII made a law that required shoes to be 6 inches wide because his feet were swollen from Gout and wanted everyone else’s shoes to look the same as his.
    • Sneakers were invented by Keds in 1917. They were called sneakers because of the new invention of rubber soles that were quiet when you walked. People could “sneak” around in them without others hearing them.
    • In the 17th century, the upper class would wear six-inch heels that would require them to have two servants on either side to hold them up.
    • The shoes that Neil Armstrong wore when he walked on the moon are still floating around on the moon. He had to sacrifice his shoes in order to offset the weight of bringing moon rocks back to Earth.<

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    100 Shoes Facts


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    Size 8 Is the New 7: Why Our Feet Are Getting Bigger


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