A Great Idea, But....

Rick was sweet enough to try out this product, the Homar No Tie Shoelaces for Kids and Adults. Here's what he had to say about them.

The purpose of this product is to convert a “lace-up and tie” shoe into a slip-on shoe. The stretchable bands which look like laces are inserted into the lace holes of the shoe with a special tool that is included with them. I found the process to be difficult but manageable. It would take about half an hour to convert a pair of shoes with 8 pairs of holes each.

I tested the product by wearing the left shoe as a slip-on while leaving the right shoe unchanged.

The left shoe was easy to put on and take off. This convenience is, I suppose, the main reason for using the product.

The problem I found was that the shoe was not held on as snugly as the right shoe. My foot kept slipping toward the front of the shoe, which put additional pressure on the toes. This problem could not be remedied by tightening the bands, which were loose nearer the toes.

If you are hoping to convert old pairs of lace-up shoes to slip-on shoes, this product may be helpful, but it would be impossible to tell how snugly the shoes would fit until you tried them. I would not recommend this product for new shoes – it would make more sense to purchase slip-on shoes that already fit well than take a chance on having shoes which might slide around on the foot.

They come in packages of two. You can purchase two sets of black, two sets of white, black with gray, black with read, sky blue with blue,  pink with colorful (rainbow), or black and white in both adults and kids sizes.

You can purchase the Homar No Tie Shoelaces for Kids and Adults HERE!

This reviewer received the product free or at a discounted price in order to bring you an honest review. No other form of compensation was given. All opinions are those of the reviewer.

Hotter Stellar Shoes Giveaway

Welcome to Hotter Stellar Shoes Giveaway, you can read more about it in the review 

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Hotter Shoes Are Comfort and Style That Will Last

I'm not a shoe person, but I do appreciate good shoes and ones that are classic in style. One company that I have learned about over the years is fantastic in having shoes that are stylish, trendy (although not in your face trendy) and classic, is Hotter!

Hotter has shoes that will fit pretty much any style you have. If you want a more casual look, they have them. If you want a more professional, business look, they have those. If you want shoes that you won't find anywhere else, they have some of those too. They have a fabulous selection of boots too!

One pair that I just love is a part of their New Women's Collection, the Shake Shoes. This pair of shoes is something I love and will wear a lot.

They are a Mary Jane style that is classic in form, but these shoes have a extras I really like. The upper part of the shoe is leather and the inner part and lining is leather and textile. The sole is a polyurethane that is somewhat textured. I was really happy with how comfy the shoes were to put on. There is just enough cushioning to keep your feet feeling good all day without feeling like you are walking on a plush carpet. Plus the leather is soft and supple, it moves with you and does not rub against the top or heel of your foot. No real "breaking the in" is needed.

The strap of the shoes is braided leather with a Velcro strip on the bottom to adjust to your foot. There is just enough to help even on those days when your feet might be just a smidge swollen too. I love how the Velcro is dyed to the color of the shoe so you don't really see it even when the part on the shoe is not completely covered with the strap.

The heel of the shoes have cute little cut-outs that adds an extra little touch to the shoes. They look great with stockings, tights and socks. I also really appreciate the hand stitching that was done. The details are rally nice and I just love the way the shoes look. I've received a lot of compliments on these shoes.

There are 8 colors to choose from and they come in standard, extra wide and EEE width, although the widths may not be available for every shoe size and color. The size is very true to what I usually wear and again, they are super comfortable! Next on my list the Donna Heels, the Olga Shoe, and Lotty Boots!

You can purchase a pair of the Shake Shoes from Hotter (or any of the other new Women's Shoes) HERE! Shipping my take a while, as they are shipped from the UK. Take that in mind when ordering.

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This reviewer received the product free or at a discounted price in order to bring you an honest review. No other form of compensation was given. All opinions are those of the reviewer.

The Christmas In July Men's Lugz Prospect Giveaway

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My Feet Are Happy Because Of Hydrofeet.....Ahhhhhhh!

Ahhh feet! They are good to have, help us get around and do so much. Have you really looked at yours? They are pretty small compared to the rest of you, yet look at how much they hold upright and you spend about a third of your life on them. No wonder they hurt and ache so often. Tired, achy feet can really make a day rough.

So what can you do?

Well there are all kinds of solutions out there. Some work for a while. Some don't work. Some you wonder why in the world they even tried! I should know, I have tried a boat load of them! So has my husband.

But I did find something that is truly helping me now and I love it! It's called Hydrofeet. These therapeutic massaging insoles are something else! I have never had something work so well for my feet in all the years I have been trying insoles.

Hydrofeet is an insole that makes it feel like you are walking on water. Seriously, they feel amazing. As you walk the vegetable based glycerin inside the insoles adjust to the shape of your feet. It kind of moves with you. It feels like walking in really soft grass or in the sand on the beach. It feels amazing and weird at the same time. But it's good too! And my feet feel wonderful all day long!

Here's a little from Hydrofeet for you:

Wearing Hydrofeet® Feels Like Walking On Water® or going barefoot in soft plush grass, or walking on the beach. They adjust to your feet to provide better stability, less impact, and to put your feet back in a normal, healthy state. Hydrofeet® Insoles help prevent or address common foot problems such as sore, tired feet; plantar fasciitis; bunions; Morton’s neuroma; Achilles’ tendonitis; knee, hip, and back pain; heel spur; heel pain; corns and calluses; peripheral neuropathy; and poor blood circulation. 

Hydrofeet® Insoles are precisely filled with a vegetable-based, pharmaceutical-grade, FDA-approved glycerin. "Pharmaceutical grade" means allowable in food or cosmetics under FDA standards. This liquid glycerin is enclosed in thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) that is known for its durability and strength. Unlike rubber, gel, or foam inserts, Hydrofeet® Insoles last longer, and were found to have 50 times the viscosity and strength of regular insoles.

You order the insoles based on your shoe size. The neat thing is that they can be adjusted. You can see in the photo that there are lines at the toe area where you can trim the insoles to fit perfectly in your shoes. You want to be careful not to cut past the last line though. if you do, the insoles are ruined. So be careful! I was fortunate and didn't have to trim mine. They suggest getting used to them by wearing them a few hours each day and increasing a little. It's a good idea because they aren't like any other kind of insole out there.

Things I love about these insoles are many, but one in particular, you can wash them. You can wash them by hand or toss them in the washing machine. You do have to air dry them though, but it helps keep them from getting funky footy smelly and it keeps them in shape too.

Another thing I really love is how they keep your feet cool. This is a big deal for me especially when wearing my sneakers. Seems like my feet sweat like crazy in them and get really hot. With these insoles my feet stay feeling good and cool too. It's part of the fun weird feeling wearing them! LOL! But I do switch these from one pair of shoes to the next and they work great in all of them, which is probably the best thing about them!

The Hydrofeet insoles are something I can't say enough good about. My feet are happy, which helps make me happy and it's all very good! I highly recommend these to you!

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You can purchase Hydrofeet through their website!

This reviewer received the product free or at a discounted price in order to bring you an honest review. No other form of compensation was given. All opinions are those of the reviewer.