Fitness & Outdoors

November 4, 2024

4 Ways to Refresh and Protect Your Birkenstock Sandals

All products featured are part of the Birkenstock Cork Care Kit, sold on our website. Birkenstock sandals can be your go-to for warm weather. Whether you just ordered your first pair or you bought them years ago, these products and tips will help keep your Birkenstock sandals your go-to for years to come.  Utilize Cork Sealer Your Birkenstock shoes come with a coating of sealer along the exp...
May 27, 2020

A Few of our Favorites: Walking Shoes

We’ve talked about why a good pair of walking shoes is important, now we’re sharing some of our favorite women’s styles! Each style is created to be the ultimate walking shoe, and we’re sharing why we think they are amazing. Click the photos to shop each style, we hope you love these styles as much as we do! Women's Sky Adore by Vionic With Orthaheel Technology This shoe is colorful and comf...
May 27, 2020

Why are good walking shoes important?

  Lately, Minnesotans have been taking advantage of warmer weather by taking walks to enjoy the fresh air and get out of the house during this time at  home. With the rise of walking, it’s important to have good walking shoes to support your feet and the rest of your body.    Walking shoes fulfill different needs than running shoes. Because the two activities are different, it i...
May 21, 2019

To Flip Flop or Not to Flip Flop

Paige was the star tennis player at her high school. She wore trendy shoes to school, great tennis shoes on the court and spent down time in flip flops after games. One weekend on a trip to the cabin she realized she only had flip flops for 3 days of activity. She didn’t give it a second thought and ran to the dock to jump in the lake.     On Saturday morning, Paige woke with low...
April 24, 2019

Spring Sport Tips for Kid Athletes

  Every Spring, Karin’s kids play baseball, soccer and run track. With three different schedules, multiple teammates who need to share a ride and the weather wild card, she has a lot to think about. Before last year, Karin did not know that foot and ankle surgeons have seen an increase in ankle injuries among young athletes. This year, she is preparing to pay attention to these 4 things...
April 6, 2019

New Balance Foot Analysis in Select Stores

Experience a FREE Foot Analysis. In less than 4 minutes I learned my true shoe size, foot type and arch health. This information will help me select the best shoes for my feet and activities. To start, look for the New Balance section in the Highland Park or Maple Grove Schuler Shoes. The screen will give you prompts or a Fit Expert can help you. In bare feet, step onto the platform. ...
May 15, 2017

Fit for Adventure: An Outdoor Footwear Guide

With 67 state parks and tens of thousands of miles of recreational trails, Minnesota is ripe with opportunities to get outside and explore. In this post, we'll look at some of our favorite outdoor footwear options. As always, our team of Fit Specialists and Board Certified Pedorthists are available at any of our nine locations to help you select the right style for your next adventure. Happy tr...
January 2, 2017

Expert Advice: 7 Fit Tips for Finding Your Best Running Shoes

  Looking to log some miles this new year? When it comes to comfort, improving performance, and minimizing the risk of injury, running shoe fit is key. Karolyn Jacobs, Board Certified Pedorthist (CPed) at our Highland Park store, shares some simple tips for finding running shoes with the best fit.     1. Wear running shoe that are big enough. One of the most common issues whe...
October 14, 2016

Kate Leis Reflects on Finishing Her 40x40 Quest

[caption id="attachment_3630" align="aligncenter" width="680"] Kate Leis running the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon on October 9, 2016. This race completed her 40x40 quest. Pictured:  New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v6 in dragonfly/grey.[/caption]   In case you missed our first post, let us introduce you to Kate Leis. She is a personal trainer and running coach from Delano who embarked on a p...
July 27, 2016

40 Marathons by Age 40: Kate Leis's Inspiring Story

[caption id="attachment_3049" align="aligncenter" width="1024"]Kate running the Psycho Wyco 50k. Photo by Matt Leis[/caption]   To say Kate Leis knows a little something about goal setting is a massive understatement. With two Ironman distance triathlons, 11 marathons, and multiple ultra (beyond 26.2 miles) distance trail races— including the Superior 100 mile Ult...