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proof winter boots plus everything in between. Their top of the line sandal, the Zach, is made with genuine leather uppers, thick cork and latex and suede foot beds – a worthy investment that you will enjoy for many summers to come. To really get your money’s worth out of these high quality sandals, clean them up in the fall and wear them during the cooler months as your in-house

signed by fashion model Heidi Klum - offering a true blend of fashion and function! Birken- stocks are available in a huge variety of colours and styles for men, women and kids. SOLE sandals raise the flip-flop to a whole new level! Still maintaining the sporty, casual look of a flip-flop, SOLE has incorporated many orthopae- dic features to their Sport and Premium Flips to keep your feet happy, healthy and

Plantar Fascia. If you have low arches or flat feet you should not be in flip-flops for any extended period of time. If you have been previously diagnosed with Plantar Fasciitis, you should completely avoid flips-flops and opt for a more supportive sandal to prevent the condition from returning Now, this does not mean that your feet have to sweat it out in heavy, closed toe shoes all

footwear. If you are in the market for something a bit more feminine, Mephisto has you covered there too. They offer a line of wedge heel sandals with removable foot beds that can be replaced or modified according to your specific foot structure. Visit www.mephisto.com to see their full line of year round footwear. So keep your flimsy .................................................................. flip-flops for the beach .................................................................. or the pool! When it comes to long days of shopping, sightseeing or heading back to school, be sure to choose your sandals wisely to keep your feet happy and healthy!

comfortable. SOLE has beefed up the sole of their sandals by using shock-absorbing cork, in a thicker, contoured shape. Their sandals provide support under the arch of the foot and “ toe-spring” at the front of the sandal to prevent your toes from “scrunching” and doing the flip-flop “shuffle”. SOLE Flips come in 3 different styles and several colours. Check them out at www.yoursole. com. Mephisto also offers outstand- ing quality in sandals. This company has certainly “been around the block” and knows how to get there comfortably and in style! Mephisto makes a full line of footwear from summer sandals to weather-

summer! Here are some excellent summer sandal solutions. Sandals from Birkenstock feature a contoured foot bed, deep heel cup and a shock- absorbing cork sole. They are popular on school campuses and with backpack travel- ers, but Birkenstock recently launched a line of sandals de-

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