"Warning: toxic leather shoes sold here" This scary headline appeared on page 5 of today's The Sunday Independent, over an article about the potential danger to the environment from the toxins/chemicals used in the tanning process of many of the leathers used to make our shoes.
The visual delights of high heels were the subject of a post on this website on 24 March 2008 – go back and have a look. Recently however, the "high heels issue" was the subject of a motion at the UK Trades Union Congress (TUC), in September this year.
Choosing the correct footwear for walking is very important. With the Talk Radio 702 Walk the Talk coming up this Sunday 26th July, there will be 50,000 people strolling, walking, meandering, marching and even racing through the streets of Johannesburg.
Foot Health Awareness is vital for people with diabetes.
PEOPLE WITH DIABETES ARE 25 TIMES MORE LIKELY TO LOSE A LEG THAN PEOPLE WITHOUT THE CONDITION
Today I want to issue a timely reminder to people with diabetes who want to wear 'Crocs'.
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