ask Dr.cold weather

John needed clothing so he went to Rasenick's on North Cicero Avenue in Chicago IL. John doesn't drive so his friend Bob drove him. While John was shopping Bob asked me for a place top sit down. He said his back was "killing him". A little later John came back to where Bob was sitting and began to try on some shoes. When John was told the price of the shoe he was trying on (Wolverine # 4326 , $99.99) Bob almost had a heart attack. "I never pay any more than 20 or 30 dollars for my shoes!", said Bob. I looked at the shoes that Bob was wearing and thought that someone should be paying him for wearing the shoes that he had on. The were very scuffed, dirty, and worn out. On one of the shoes it looked like Bob was walking on the side of the shoe instead of the bottom. I told Bob the reason his back was "killing him" was he was wearing crummy shoes that did not support his feet properly. I was hoping to sell him a pair of shoes. I suggested the Timberland Pro Titan oxford # 47015 because it is lightweight but very supportive. Bob looked at the sample but didn't think he needed shoes. But he asked what the price was. Before I told him I dialed "9 - 1 - on the phone and placed my finger over the "1" because I knew that as soon as I told Bob the shoe was on sale for $89.99 I was going to need an ambulance for him.

Bob survived. He thought that the shoes that I suggested were only for "rich" people and I was unable to sell him a pair. John did by a nice pair of Wolverine boots and he has no trouble with his back (even though he is older than Bob).

The point of the story is this: our feet are important! If you are on your feet, your feet support your body. When we are young our feet can support our bodies without much help. But as we age our feet, like other parts of our body, can weaken and need help. This is where a good pair of shoes becomes important to all of us.

THE PROPER SHOE CAN HELP SUPPORT YOUR FOOT AND YOUR ENTIRE BODY!

This is especially important for people who make their living on their feet. Construction workers, landscapers, and utility workers are constantly on their feet. Be sure you get the proper shoe and the proper size. Have your foot measured when you purchase shoes. Shoes that are too soft or too lightweight may feel good at the beginning but they may not be able to support for foot properly.