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4 Strategies for a Healthy New Year

4 Strategies for a Healthy New Year

Being inspired by Warren Buffet’s advice, our co-founder and shoemaker picked his four favorite strategies to be healthier this year. He also belie...
Why Resolutions Fail and How to Conquer Change

Why Resolutions Fail and How to Conquer Change

We close each year with a boisterous countdown only to bombard ourselves with a count of a different kind: Top 10 New Year’s resolutions. Exercise,...
How SOM shoes became my favorite hiking shoes.

How SOM shoes became my favorite hiking shoes.

Disclaimer: Shirley Miller has been a long-time customer. She joined the team later by becoming SOM Super Editor. There is no one like her to give ...
2019 The Year Of The Foot: Get To Know Your Feet

2019 The Year Of The Foot: Get To Know Your Feet

This is the first in a series of posts throughout the year that are meant to help provide you with information to help you care for your feet. We are starting with the basics and will go more in-depth as the year moves along. Future posts will address topics such as muscle care, common foot problems and how to deal with them, how to properly fit shoes, and so much more.
How Wide Toe Box Shoes Can Help or Prevent Bunions

How Wide Toe Box Shoes Can Help or Prevent Bunions

Take a look at our foot health blog about bunions where we explore causes and treatments of bunions including the health benefits of wide toe box shoes.
Foot Health Benefits of Barefoot Inspired Minimalist Shoes

Foot Health Benefits of Barefoot Inspired Minimalist Shoes

Info about how the proper barefoot-style minimalist shoe with a wide toe box can increase foot health and keep your toes happy.
SOM - Versatile Minimalist Shoes

SOM - Versatile Minimalist Shoes

The team at SOM have always had the idea that our shoes are a versatile minimalist shoe that can be worn for numerous activities. We found out that...
Get Fresh Locally!

Get Fresh Locally!

Who doesn’t love fresh picked fruits and vegetables? Not everyone has the time or space to grow their own but, no matter the region in which you li...

7 TIPS FOR STAYING ACTIVE ALL YEAR ROUND

Posted by Tammy Kulpa on February 11, 2015 Whether you are a seasoned athlete or a weekend warrior, it’s tempting to hibernate while the days are s...

DO YOUR TOOTSIES HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS? -JAN. 12, 2015

Posted by Tammy Kulpa on January 12, 2015 SOM knows that not everyone has happy feet! Our versatile fashion sneakers take every little piggy into ...