Posted by Bunionella Bunionella on Thu, Aug 05, 2010 @ 07:38 PM
Not really, but the New York press has picked up the latest craze of wearing ‘bunion shoes’ as a fashion statement – following the craze of Crocs and Uggs.
Similar to mixing beachwear with Ugg’s sheepshearer boots from Australia, now women, such as MIA, are seen wearing thick sweat socks under Worishofer sandals from Germany.
This is considered high fashion by some, but I think it is a case of compromising fashion for comfort. So what about the Worishofer sandal? “It’s a cross between an orthopedic wedge and something out of a granny’s wardrobe,” was one of many recent comments.
We don’t have to compromise fashion for function, because the hinged splint, Bunion Aid, which just so happens to be from Germany as well, relieves bunion pain and corrects the bunion in the ‘off hours’ of wearing stylish shoes. Wearing this comfortable splint around the house while doing chores is the perfect time to straighten the toe - so we can still wear a somewhat more fashionable shoe than an orthopedic shoe for ‘Grandmothers only.’
Posted by Pedi Razzi on Mon, Apr 05, 2010 @ 02:54 PM
Paris Fashion Week is all about the shoes! But when even the model can't ignore the foot pain (you see the band aid, right?) it ruins my fantasy of strutting down the Champs Elysees in this season's hottest footwear with a baguette in one hand and a baret atop my head and reminds me that I can't say ‘no’ to good orthopedic support.
But if the focus is on the shoes what do you wear to Fashion Week? You sure can’t show up in your bunion shoes! After seeing the footwear at New York Fashion week Paris did not disappoint!
Celebrities and those hoping to be mistaken for a celebrity strapped on their highest heels and ignored their arch pain to take part in the festivities, like Lindsay Lohan who flitted from show to show in stilettos.
But don’t be disappointed, fellas! There’s one for you too: even Jared Leto dressed up his Nikes so it wouldn’t be left out of the fun! (Ahh those Nikes look a lot more comfortable than some of the other contraptions featured at Fashion Week!)
Posted by Pedi Razzi on Fri, Mar 12, 2010 @ 12:00 PM
If we're going to talk about celebrities and their foot health we have to talk about Shauna Sand. (I know, I know, I am using the term "celebrity" loosely—don’t judge me until you check out her shoes!)
And just in case you have way more valuable things to do with your time then read Shauna Sand's Wikipedia page to try and figure out why she’s famous, this classy lady is best known for being a Playboy Playmate in 1996 then marrying (and divorcing) 80's soap star Lorenzo Lamas.
She's also known for these Lucite shoes.
Check out those heels! And she’s walking on the sand! She goes everywhere in those shoes – the pumpkin patch, the grocery store, the nightclub, the gym.
Girl, how do you do that? Do you wear a night split when no one is watching? Do you have clear, see-through, custom orthotics in the shoe? I don’t understand! Teach me!
And she hides her foot pain well because even if she wants to scream from aching feet she never is photographed without her trademark heels. Check out Shauna’s toes clinging to her shoes for dear life as she rides a segway across town—hammertoe is the least of her concerns!
Posted by Pedi Razzi on Thu, Mar 04, 2010 @ 04:12 PM
With only a few days until the Academy Awards, it’s time to start organizing the office pool, ordering Oscar night snacks and refreshing your memory of the best and worst red carpet fashions!
Ah yes, the Red Carpet. A time when bunions must be hidden under floor length dresses, foot pain is ignored in favor of high heels, and even the wackiest dress is paired with a stiletto.
As someone who starts watching Red Carpet coverage in the afternoon and watches until the Best Picture is announced, I am always eager to see what trends surface at the ceremony. And under those floor length gowns there is always the promise of a great shoe and the guarantee that supportive shoes have been left at home.
Like when Cate Blanchett attended the 2008 Academy Award six months pregnant and even that did not stop her from pairing a killer heel with her gown.
…Or last year, when Tilda Swinton (who has a large bunion) stuffed her feet into pointy heels to compliment her beige and black ensemble.
But don’t fret my little bunionettes. Let’s applaud Diablo Cody who in 2008 won best screenplay for Juno. She also turned down the opportunity to wear $1 million Stuart Weitzman and instead took home the Oscar in a pair of sensible gold flats. Bravo!
Posted by Marianne Mullins on Wed, Mar 03, 2010 @ 02:03 PM
People watching. I love to watch people - how they walk, what they are wearing, intentions in their faces. What better place than in an airport. So I was amused when I saw images of celebrities walking through the airport in the PeopleStyleWatch magazine and web site.
The printed page featured "Glam" photos along the top showing celebrities dressed to the nines in high heels, dresses, and designer bags. And in fact some of these celebs suffer from bunion pain! Each had their heads tilted in a somewhat downward position focused on walking and with a forced smile. Cramming a bunion into sleek high-heels and having to look fashionable at an airport really hurts!
The second row of images, "Classic," featured celebrities in more relaxed attire, more casual shoes, but some rather high. They walked with more confidence and their heads held high.
The happiest group appeared in the third row which featured celebrities in their "Casual" attire of hoodies, sweats, and flat shoes, sandals, or sneakers. Some carried their loved ones, and others were able to walk, text message, and listen to their MP3 player - all at once. I bet it was the shoes, don't you?
Posted by Pedi Razzi on Mon, Mar 01, 2010 @ 12:40 PM
It's New York Fashion Week so bundle up, grab your front row seat, and look down -- at the shoes of course!
Let's start with the attendees. Leave your bunion shoes at home because this week is all about fashion over function! You wouldn't be caught dead (or photographed at least) in comfy shoes. As the sleet and snow fell during freezing temperatures in NYC, the fashionistas strapped on their platforms and prayed they would make it in one piece.
But, my friends, I know what you really came here for. You want to know what's coming in season. You want to know if you'll be able to hide your orthotic in the season's hippest footware. And based on this Christian Siriano shoe he designed for Payless (now all of us can afford foot pain!) the answer is no:
