September 12th, 2011 | Posted by: Get in Gear | 1

Get Moving: Office Walking Clubs

OnlineShoes.com Walking Club

[Pictured: Walk Club members Lora, Kendra, Lee, Vanessa and Stephanie. Just before their half-marathon and Vanessa’s full marathon.]

Join the club! If you’re looking for an opportunity to make some new friends in the office, a walk/run club is a great way to meet people around the cubicles—and get healthy in the process. If there’s already some kind of walk/run club established at your workplace, we strongly encourage you to get a great pair of walking shoes and join the club. They always welcome new members.

If your workplace doesn’t already have a walk/run club, it’s easy to start one; you could even say it’s a walk in the park—ha! Start by spreading the word that you plan to form a club and you’ll be surprised how many people will want to get involved. All you need is a few committed people to start.
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September 7th, 2011 | Posted by: Michelle J | 0

Adventures in…Boston

I was in Boston for 4th of July and had a great time (hope you all had a good 4th too!). Boston puts on a great show for the 4th and I now understand why; up to one million people come out to view it each year. I’ve been a fan of all things Boston since visiting friends there while I was in college… I can’t quite put my finger on why I love it so much, I just know when I’m there, I always think “If I ever move from Seattle, Boston is my first choice”. The city is surprisingly clean and green for one of its size, the people are friendly, and there are a huge number of great restaurants to try!! Obviously, there is so much to do and see in Boston I could write a book, but here are my top three must-do Boston experiences:

Walk. You discover so much more when you explore a city by foot. So bring walking shoes! I had my trusty Saucony Hurricanes for the days when we walked—and we logged a lot of miles walking. I also brought my favorite flip flops, the Chaco Flips for strolling (which is totally different than walking) in the hot July weather. The Freedom Trail is a given if you’re visiting Boston. It’s a great, 3-mile walk that makes a prefect introduction to the city and some of its many historical sites. I also love to walk along Newbury Street, especially at dinner time. There are a ton of restaurants there to tempt you. We had tapas at Tapeo our 2nd night and they were delicious!!�
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August 9th, 2011 | Posted by: Perry H | 0

Comfortable and Versatile: Favorite Ankle Boots

Not that I’ve really been keeping track, but I probably wear ankle boots three days a week, regardless of the season. Ankle boots are cool and casual and all about versatility. Plus, and this is kind of a secret, I want to be wearing ankle boots if I ever fall down a hole to the center of the earth, or get sucked into some kind of space/time vortex. Who knows what might happen in a situation like that? Regardless of what’s going on, I suspect I will be mighty happy to be wearing comfortable and versatile footwear. One less thing to worry about, you know?

I have a preference for Chukka-style ankle boots, like the Dr. Martens Reed 3-Eye Chukka (shown above). I can walk all day in those good-looking and friendly chukkas, and whether it’s going across town or scrambling through Aztec ruins, I am ready for the path ahead. Okay, I might swap out the Dr. Martens if Aztec ruins are on my to-do list—the leather on my Dr. Martens is showing the perfect amount of wear. They look cool.
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July 6th, 2011 | Posted by: Perry H | 0

Walking the long walk.

I have a secret. It’s cliché, sounds a bit made up and makes it seem like I’m after something, but here it is…I like long walks on the beach. Before you picture me in some billowy-shirted epic novel, or file me away with guys who get their date ideas from the Men’s Standardized Romance catalog, perhaps I should clarify. The walk and beach that you are likely picturing are not the same ones I mean.
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May 17th, 2011 | Posted by: Guest Blogger Katie Kavulla | 0

March for Babies with the March of Dimes

One-day old Meg in the NICU

Why Katie walks for Team Meggers

Most people have heard of the March of Dimes, but not many know what they actually do. In truth, I didn’t really know either, until three years ago when our daughter, Meg, was born six-weeks premature.

The mission of the March of Dimes is to create stronger, healthier babies. They do this in many different ways, including educating pregnant women about how to have healthy pregnancies that will go to full-term; funding research in prematurity, birth defects and infant health so that every single baby can have the chance to grow up strong; and advocating for policies within our government and hospitals that give parents and babies the best opportunities available.

On Saturday, we joined our family and friends to walk for Team Meggers in Seattle’s March for Babies. This was our third year walking for this cause that is near and dear to our hearts. After Meg was born early, she spent the first two-weeks of her life in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle.
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April 28th, 2011 | Posted by: Get in Gear | 0

Walking Here, There and Everywhere

As spring starts to shine a little brighter (more in some places than others) and the birds start to sing a little louder, it’s time to get outside. Time to lace up those sneakers and go.

Whether that means going to the dog park, heading to the local coffee shop or taking a walk around the park with friends, now is the time to get out there. And whether your excursion of choice is an urban adventure or a fitness-oriented endeavor, find a collection of shoes that meets your feet’s desires at OnlineShoes.com.
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April 5th, 2011 | Posted by: Carrie E. | 2

Go for a Walk with Timberland and Man’s Best Friend

With the stormy days still lingering but warmer temperatures with more daylight coming upon us in Seattle, I am outside more with our newly adopted dog, Murphy. He joined our family on November 15, 2010 just in time to enjoy plenty of dark, soaking wet morning or evening walks through the winter. During the winter, I walked many miles on twice daily walks with Murphy in my trusty Timberland pull-on boots in black suede with a SmartWool lining. They have seen better days.

Now that it is starting to finally get nicer (well, sort of) outside, I was looking to find new shoes that would be easy to get into at a moment’s notice and would still protect my feet from the wet. Comfort and durability were important considerations as well.
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March 7th, 2011 | Posted by: Get in Gear | 1

Go Walking with Clarks

Comfort just doesn’t get any better than Clarks footwear. Founded in 1825 as a sheepskin slipper business, Clarks is truly a pioneer when it comes to designing and manufacturing comfort footwear.

Part of the Clarks Original Collection, the Clarks Wallabee shoe and the Clarks Desert Boot offer testament to the fact that people love Clarks shoes and Clarks boots. For walking, for the office, for the weekend and everything in between, Clarks shoes have a loyal following across the globe.
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December 13th, 2010 | Posted by: Get in Gear | 1

Walk Through Life in the Rockport World Tour Classic

It’s no secret that making walking a regular part of your schedule can be a great way to get fit and stay that way. Even 30 minutes a day most days a week can yield significant physical (and mental!) health benefits very quickly: Good walking shoes are a must-have piece of equipment, and few brands offer styles that match Rockport shoes for men and women in comfort and durability.

Offered for both men and women, the Rockport World Tour Classic is just one among many of the brand’s casual leather shoes that has been a popular comfort-footwear standout in the vast family of Rockport shoes for many years, adding a layer of dependable support to the best low-impact exercise readily available to virtually everyone.
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August 30th, 2010 | Posted by: Get in Gear | 184

Our Most Comfortable Rockport Giveaway

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We’re not ones to say this lightly, but we think this is our most comfortable giveaway ever with Rockport truWALK shoes.

Trust us, your feet are going to love these shoes. It’s the signature walkability of Rockport times ten. You get comfort that works with your foot’s natural motion to ensure a more comfortable, natural stride so foot fatigue is a thing of the past. In other words, the perfect stylish shoe for heading back to school, back to work, back to the store…any commute this season.
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