Tevas were named the 'hottest shoe of 2019' — but this sale is even hotter! - Yahoo Finance |
- Tevas were named the 'hottest shoe of 2019' — but this sale is even hotter! - Yahoo Finance
- Empathy Museum Encourages Visitors To Walk In Someone Else’s Shoes - CBS Denver
- Does Not Wearing Shoes Indoors Really Prevent Bacteria And Germs? - Women's Health
| Posted: 09 Aug 2019 10:20 PM PDT The editors at Yahoo Lifestyle are committed to finding you the best products at the best prices. At times, we may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page.  There's one brand of sandals that have escaped the cruel (yet sometimes true) world of being deemed "ugly" to enter the world of being considered a fashionable (and affordable) closet essential. No, we're not talking about Birkenstocks. We're talking Tevas, the shoe that Vogue (yes, Vogue) called the shoe of the summer. The shoe that children at camp in the 60s wore. The shoe that is now cool for adults and their children. In fact, according to shopping website Lyst, Tevas are the trendiest shoes of the year so far. The sandal is so popular that the site (which pulls data from 5 million shoppers) ranked them the No. 1 hottest women's shoe. In 2019 alone, Lyst estimates that searches for the shoe increased by 350 percent, making it more popular than any stiletto or sneaker in the market. What makes these shoes so incredible is their durability, functionality and chunky style. They're shoes you can wear on a hike to a bar and to run errands — and you're likely to receive compliments on them in any of those settings. Right now at Zappos, the most popular shoe of the year has a ton of styles and colors on sale.  Teva's original style in a cool-tone palette, perfect for an easy transition from summer to early fall. Shop it: Teva Original Universal. (Photo: Zappos), $40 (Was $50), zappos.com  Add some height with this incredibly comfortable (and affordable) style—you get two for the price of one! Shop it: Teva Mandalyn Wedge Ola 2-Pack, $30 (Was $55), zappos.com  If you're not a fan of the usual strappy Tevas, the Elzada slides provide more space for your feet to breathe and wiggle free. Shop it: Teva Elzada Slide Lea, $56 (Was $80), zappos.com  For walkers, hikers and bird watchers who tired of foot pain, a sporty pair of Tevas can aid your adventures and support your arches all at once. Shop it: Teva Terra Fi 5 Sport, $81 (Was $110), zappos.com  While Teva is known for its active sandals, this fashionable option has a classic leather look with subtle stitching at the toe strap. Shop it: Teva Ysidro Stitch Sandal, $56 (Was $80), zappos.com Read More from Yahoo Lifestyle:  Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest for nonstop inspiration delivered fresh to your feed, every day. Want daily pop culture news delivered to your inbox? Sign up here for Yahoo's newsletter.  |
| Empathy Museum Encourages Visitors To Walk In Someone Else’s Shoes - CBS Denver Posted: 09 Aug 2019 08:50 AM PDT DENVER (CBS4) – A new unique exhibition is now here in Denver, and it's hard to miss as it debuts on the 16th Street Mall. It's in the shape of a large shoebox, and the design is deliberate; it encourages people to literally walk in someone else's shoes. The Empathy Museum's "A Mile in My Shoes" officially opens its doors to the public on Friday. After months of design and construction, local artists and contributors say they couldn't be happier. "When I heard about this project of trying to connect the threads of the city, I thought it was really beautiful," said shoe donor Brenton Weyi. "It fills me with so much joy and excitement that the general public will be able to experience this. The amazing team gets to see the fruition of their work." The concept originated in the United Kingdom and only recently came to the United States. Denver is the second stop, behind New York, in its tour. The exhibition features 30 pairs of shoes along with audio recordings from the shoes' owners that people can listen to and experience while they walk downtown. Those stories are all told by people living in Denver.  (CBS) It's all being done through a partnership with Biennial of the Americas. CEO Erin Trapp spoke with CBS4's Mekialaya White ahead of the grand opening. "The hope is that the increased empathy will help everyone look past our own narrow focus and short term vision and come up with some new solutions to the problems we all face together."
Trapp gathered a variety of people from varying backgrounds to tell their stories: a chef who stands on their feet all day, a construction worker whose boots are specialized for the job, even an amputee. On Weyi's recording, he shares an anecdote of his travels abroad. "Essentially, I lost all my money when I was living in Thailand and so I needed to get from northern Thailand all the way down to Singapore, which is about several thousand miles. Throughout that journey, I got myself into a number of misadventures where the kindness of strangers really helped me get out of some complicated situations. I focus on one specific vignette where I was trying to get to a train station in Thailand," he explained. Weyi paired his story with black, worn loafers. They're the very shoes he wore while he was traveling. He says he's that whoever puts on his shoes will learn from his experience. "I think any art or any storytelling that can remind us that we're all playing for the same team, no matter what our differences may be. Whether they're geographic, spiritual, we always have more threads that connect us than structures or walls that divide us."  (CBS) "Empathy is one of those things, it's like a muscle. You can build empathy. You can teach empathy. So, by helping people understand in a very deep way and empathetic way the context and starting for someone else's viewpoint, it helps people move. You might not just have the same knee jerk reaction you do," added Trapp.  (CBS) Visitors should also be empowered by the experience. "No matter what difficulties we go through, whether it's trying to get to a Thai train station or just a daily struggle… everyone is walking the same path. I hope that no matter what shoes they put on they walk away feeling more empathized with and understood as a person," Weyi said. The exhibition is free and open through the end of September. It's on 16th Street between Wewatta and Wazee. Learn more: www.empathymuseum.com/  |
| Does Not Wearing Shoes Indoors Really Prevent Bacteria And Germs? - Women's Health Posted: 09 Aug 2019 02:00 PM PDT  There are two types of people in this world: those who take off their shoes when entering a home and those who wear their kicks throughout the entire (!!) indoors. Ugh. Just the thought of your filth-ridden shoes tracking all that, well, grossness picked up from the outside world is enough to make my skin crawl, cause my stomach to drop, and leave me with only a few, infamous words a la Michael Scott: "Nooooo! God! Please noooooooo!" Seriously. And this is exactly why I (albeit to my boyfriend's chagrin) have eagerly adopted the role of apartment bodyguard—a position that ensures I can protect my humble abode from the uncanny gamut of grime your shoes have collected along the way. "Hi, hello. Welcome! Come on in—but, wait. Can you please take off your shoes? Thanks!" is my opening refrain. (FYI: This is typically followed by another request that you drop your purse as well, but that's a whole 'nother story…) So, no, Mom, it's not the most gracious or hospitable of greetings (sorry!), but to me, it's necessary. And here's exactly why: The soles of your shoes have an uncanny ability to pick up just about everything.First, of course, there's the basic, run-of-the-mill sidewalk muck: dirt, grass, leaves, pollen, unidentified liquids (uhh, is that water from a sprinkler or a dog's, er, business?). But then there's the gross grime from the tiles of a public restroom, or the seldom-cleaned carpet at your office, or the floor of your fave Starbucks. So yeah...germs are everywhere, especially on planes. Here's how doctors recommend avoiding them: And let's not forget the galleria of germs found on any given public-transportation platform. For me, that's the NYC subway (a.k.a. hell); for you, it might be a city bus. Either way, with so many people in and out, on and off, there's no way of knowing what you're stepping in. Bacteria legit stays on your shoes, too.I know I'm practically convincing you to start wearing a Hazmat suit on the reg, but hear me—and by that, I mean science—out. One study found that after two weeks of wearing the same shoes, there was an average of 421,000 units of bacteria on the bottom of people's shoes—96 percent of which had the fecal bacteria E. Coli, a common cause of urinary tract infections and GI distress. I'll say it with you: EW. But hold your vom, there's more… After looking at the surfaces in 30 different homes, researchers from another study found that the diarrhea-causing bacteria Clostridium difficile, or C. difficile, was more commonly found on shoe bottoms than toilet seats. I bet you're all ears (eyes?) now, huh? Does this mean I should start taking my shoes off at the end of the driveway to be safe?Yes, this is indeed something I have done. But no, it's not necessary, according to experts. Contaminated shoes can technically track in illness-causing pathogens, but it's really unlikely that you'll actually get sick from them, says Jonathan Sexton, PhD, an environmental microbiologist and research specialist senior at the University of Arizona. This is especially true given that you're a grown adult, who, unlike little kids, probably doesn't spend a ton of time on the floor. Uh oh, I forgot to take my shoes off—now what?If you're an adamant no-shoes-inside-r like myself (go team!), odds are you're still not sold on the insanity that is keeping your shoes on indoors. So, on the days when you mistakenly cross the threshold not barefoot (**gasp**), don't freak out. "We all do it. Sometimes you have to take two trips to bring in the groceries from the car. I know I don't take my shoes off each trip," Sexton says. "Think of it this way: You're more likely to get sick from touching the credit-card machine than walking into your house with shoes." (Because, you know, hands...) Your best bet for making sure there's no real reason to panic? Clean on the reg. For hard surface floors like tile or wood, use a bleach, vinegar, or commercially available disinfectant at least once a week. For carpets, which hold onto dirt and overall yuck, periodic vacuuming is a must to help prevent buildup of those contaminants, Sexton says. That said, if you're anything like me, you'll be on all-fours every few days (if not every day) channeling your inner Monica Geller. So, ultimately, what do the pros say—shoes on or off?Guess what? There's no proven right answer (even with the studies mentioned above, mind you), so the decision is entirely up to you, experts say. At the end of the day, many people are most worried about the looks of their floors or stains on their carpets—a risk Sexton himself doesn't want to take, so he removes his shoes. "I have a dog, named E. coli [yes, after the bacteria], and I don't have him take off his paws before he comes in the house," Sexton says. Meanwhile, at Chez Bacharach, every family member removes their shoes—aaand we even wipe our pup's paws clean after every walk. Go ahead, @ me. At least I can go lie on my floor without worry if you hurt my feelings.  |
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