The history of Keds sneakers begins in 1916. The U.S. nike uk Rubber company released their design to the public under the name of Peds, inspired by the Latin word meaning foot. The style sold, but mostly to a mature audience, so U.S. Rubber swapped the "P" for a "K" and a brand was born.

Idenfitication

Although U.S. Rubber invented Keds, it was Michelin and, eventually Stride Rite Corp. that brought Keds to the mainstream market. As Keds grew in popularity over the decades, they inspired a new term for shoes with rubber soles: sneakers. The term alluded to the fact that Keds allowed the wearer to walk noiselessly.

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The 1960s and 1970s brought new demands for sneakers. Rather than just look good for lounging or strolling about town, they were supposed to be used for athletics. The Keds line expanded to include Pro-Keds, nike sock dart geared for basketball and other sports.

Fun Facts

The popularity of Keds has partially been propelled by the number of pop culture references to them. One such case is the 1986 movie, "Stand By Me," when one boy commented that another boy was going to be "knocked out of his Keds." Celebrities spotted in Keds include Tiffani Thiessen, whose character on "Saved By the Bell" wore Keds religiously, as did the "Full House" television series character Stephanie Tanner. Even fashionista rock star Gwen Stefani, who has designed her own clothing line, has been known to step out in Keds.

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Today's new school Keds do not resemble old-fashioned Keds. There is the basic white lace-up and the navy blue slip-on, but the latest styles to hit the streets are customs. nike air max 95 Wannabe designers hit the Keds studio (see Resources below) to choose colors, prints, trim, laces and hip graphics to adorn their Keds. Of course, today's custom Keds do not carry the budget price tag of their predecessors. They start at $60.

Many changes take place in your body during pregnancy, including increased weight, postural changes, nike football boots stretched muscles and ligaments and changes to your cardiorespiratory system. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, it can take four to six weeks after a normal vaginal delivery to restore the body to its pre-pregnancy state. Recovery from a C-section can take even longer because the site of your incision must heal completely. ACOG recommends you allow a minimum of six weeks to recover after your C-section before returning to regular exercise.

Out of the Gate

While you will need to postpone vigorous exercise, you can begin light physical activity within a week or two after your surgery. Illinois Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital offers an exercise program for post-C-section mothers that includes gentle exercises and movements geared to reducing pain and adhesions from your surgery, improving posture, nike mercurial uk strengthening the muscles of your pelvic floor and strengthening your abdominal muscles. During this early postpartum stage, physical therapist Ela Lewis, MSPT, recommends deep breathing exercises, pelvic tilts, hip lifts, pelvic floor strengthening exercises and walking. She notes that exercise should be pain-free.

Green Means "Go" -- Slowly

After six weeks of recovery, your body should have healed sufficiently for you to progress to a regular exercise routine that includes aerobic exercise and resistance training. However, before you begin, consult your physician to confirm that your body is ready for increased activity. Once you get the green light, begin slowly. Gradually increase the duration and intensity of your workouts, and listen to your body for signs of discomfort and pain. ACOG recommends you build up to the the American College of Sports Medicine guidelines of 30 minutes daily of moderate-intensity activity, plus two weekly resistance training sessions. If you are breastfeeding, ACOG advises you nurse your baby immediately before exercise to reduce discomfort and minimize the influence of lactic acid on milk acidity.

Ramping It Up

Regaining your pre-pregnancy fitness level is a process that takes time. The IDEA Health and Fitness Association notes that it may take between two to six months or longer for you return to your pre-pregnancy state. Colleen Fitzgerald, M.D., medical director of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Women’s Health Rehabilitation, explains that a well-designed exercise program during the first six months postpartum is key to maximum recovery. nike mercurialx sale If you have gradually increased your exercise frequency, intensity and duration by six months postpartum, you should be able to engage in vigorous exercise and sports and enjoy a wide range of recreational activities.

The pelvic area contains deep stabilizer muscles called hip flexors. When you run, these muscles provide stability for areas of the lower body including the hips, under armour womens hoodies knees and ankles. If the hip flexors become weak or if one side becomes stronger than the other, the lower-body muscles work to make up for the problem by taking on the extra work. Because these muscles aren’t designed to do the work of the hips, they can develop overuse or other biomechanical injuries.

Injuries

According to “Runner’s World,” inadequate hip muscle stabilization is a top cause of injury in runners. Hip-related injuries can include patellofemoral syndrome, Achilles tendinitis, iliotibial band syndrome and lower back pain. Imbalances can also lead to tightness in other muscles including the hamstrings and glutes, putting them at a higher risk of pulls, strains or tears.

Solution

The way to correct hip imbalances and eliminate pelvic differences is to strengthen the hip and core-area muscles including the abs, under armour 1 4 zip lower back and glutes. Once the muscles are strong, they will be able to handle the workload of running and maintain the stability and balance of the lower body. To prevent the muscles from weakening or becoming imbalanced, runners must engage in regular core-strengthening exercises to maintain the balanced, healthy condition.

Exercises

Many of the exercises used to correct hip imbalances can be done with simple equipment such as resistance bands and stability balls or without the use of any equipment at all. Seated or standing side and front leg raises can be done with resistance bands, as can lateral shuffles. boys Glute bridges, standing wood choppers and single-leg squats can be performed without equipment. For extra stability to complement your hip strength, increase your core strength with exercises such as planks, crunches and supermans to target your abs and lower back.

The key to beginning exercise after 40 is to gradually step into an exercise routine. If you've not trained in years, start by just going for a walk every night after dinner, advises Dr. Vonda Wright of Pittsburgh Medical Center. cheap nike flyknit Once you've made walking a regular habit, take your workout to the gym or find more advanced and energetic ways of exercising. Finding exercises you enjoy will help you stay motivated, adds Gene Schafer, owner of Arc Athletics Sports Rehabilitation in New York. Try dance classes, an adult softball or soccer team or join a swimming club or yoga class.

Starting with Cardio

Once you hit the gym, break down your exercise into two categories -- cardio and weight training. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends adults partake in 150 minutes of moderate, or 75 minutes of vigorous cardio every week. nike air pegasus Beneficial exercises after 40 include walking, swimming classes and activities such as circuits or spinning, along with some gym-based cardio like stationary cycling or workouts on the treadmill or elliptical.

Hitting the Weights

Training with weights is vital once you hit 40. Part of the reason your metabolism slows down is because you lose muscle mass, writes sports nutritionist Dr. John Berardi in "The Essentials of Sport and Exercise Nutrition." Trainer Dave Draper advises working your whole body with weights, focusing particularly on your legs, as these are your biggest muscle group, so training them will result in more muscle growth and a higher calorie burn. The best leg moves include squats and lunges, either with weights or just your bodyweight, deadlifts with a barbell and machine leg presses.Throw in other compound exercises such as chin-ups, pull-downs, dips and seated rows, adds Draper. Perform two total-body weight sessions each week and hire a trainer for a few sessions to teach you techniques if you're new to the iron game.

Ramping It Up

Increasing your workout intensity is a surefire way to build strength and fitness and drop body fat. You need to go easy though, warns Dr. Mark Schickendantz of the Cleveland Clinic Sports Health Center. Reduce your workout times, mix in different forms of training and avoid training to complete muscular failure. While you may be tempted to push yourself to the next level, you can't train at the same intensity as you could at 25, notes Dr. Schickendantz.

Feel the Benefits

Along with helping you manage your weight, increasing fitness and reducing your risk of illness and injury, working out after 40 can make you happier. Regular exercise reduces your levels of the stress hormone cortisol and releases endorphins, which boost your mood, nike internationalist according to personal trainer Judith Filsinger. It also cuts your risk of Alzheimer's and improves your bone density and blood pressure, adds Filsinger.

The first way to begin to lose weight by walking is to start walking. The initial goal should be 10,000 steps per day. nike air max Using a simple pedometer attached to the waistband or on a belt will help you to count your daily steps. Consistency---even 10 minutes 3 times a day at first--will yield the most immediate results; but slowly increasing the time and the distance walked will boost your weight-loss efforts.

Begining a regular walking program

It is very important to check with your medical professional before beginning any exercise program; especially if you are over age 65, have been sedentary for more than a year, or have been diagnosed with heart disease, pregnancy, dizzy spells, high blood pressure, or any other medical conditions.

How to walk to lose weight

A good walking technique will help you achieve the stamina you need to walk consistently for the amount of time you have set for your goal. nike free 5 0 Making sure that you are using your large muscles correctly will also help to build your muscles; strong muscles burn more calories throughout the day, even when you are not walking. A good walking posture includes keeping a straight back, looking forward about 20 feet instead of looking down, keeping your chin up and your shoulders slightly back, sucking in your stomach, and tucking in and slightly rotating your hips with each stride.

In order to burn fat, you need to exercise at a pace and length of time for the body to move from using the body's sugar stores to burning the reserves of fat. For the first 5 to 10 minutes of your exercise time, walk at an easy pace to "wake up" your muscles and let them know that a long-term activity is imminent.

After the warm-up, it is time to pick up the pace for optimal fat-burning--what has been called a "determined" pace: walking fast enough to produce heavier breathing, but still be able to carry on a conversation. "Determined walking" is described as walking as though you were late for an appointment. On a daily basis, work up to a minimum of 30 minutes duration per walking session.

A consistent daily walking program, along with a sensible low-fat eating plan, nike free will build muscle and raise your metabolism so that you are burning more calories throughout the day, and lead to a safe 1 to 2 pound weight loss per week.

Each of these exercises can be performed while seated in a chair. You can also replicate these exercises on a weighted or resisted pulley system in your gym to add strengthening as well as range of motion, or ROM. adidas ultra boost Slow movement throughout the range will allow you to safely stretch and increase ROM with a decreased risk for injury, such as muscle or tendon tearing. Always stop at the point of pain or difficulty with movement and hold for 10 seconds at this point if you are trying to increase your range. Perform each movement for at least 30 repetitions. Consult with your doctor or therapist prior to starting any pulley exercise program, particularly if you have pain or stiffness.

Shoulder Flexion and Extension

Sit with the pulleys just behind your back and overhead. Grasp one pulley with your unaffected arm, bring the handle to your sore or stiff hand and grasp it with that hand. Reach back and take hold of the other handle with your unaffected hand. Raise your affected arm as you lower your unaffected arm, trying to lift your affected arm as much as you can, but using your unaffected arm to help pull your affected arm further upward. Reverse the motion to return your affected arm down to your side. Refrain from bending your elbows at this will reduce the effectiveness of the exercise.

Abduction and Adduction

You can do this exercise either holding a handle in each hand or with a weighted cuff wrapped around one end and holding the other handle in your affected arm only. adidas zx 8000 Sit with the pulley to the right of your right shoulder, about one-half of an arm's length away. Grasp the pulley with your right hand and start with your hand at your side and your elbow straight. Lift your right arm sideways away from your body to abduct your arm, either pulling towards your body with your left hand on the pulley or using the weight to resist this movement. Pull your right arm back to your side, keeping your elbow straight throughout.

Internal and External Rotation

Add internal and external rotation to your pulley ROM routine. This exercise is more easy to perform with a weighted cuff around one handle rather than both arms. Sit with the pulley to your left side and grasp one handle with your right hand. Keep your elbow bent to 90 degrees throughout this exercise and start with your forearm across your stomach with your hand near the left side of your waist. adidas tech super Keeping your elbow locked against the side of your abdomen, rotate your arm outward to bring your hand and forearm away from your torso. Slowly return to the starting position.

You want your leopard heels to complement your outfit, not take it over. cheap asics uk Do this by first deciding what style shoe goes best with what you're wearing. A silky black dress warrants a slimmer shoe style, such as a sling-back heel or an open-toed sandal. A bold platform pump or chunky leopard-print wedge will wreck this sleek outfit. For a sophisticated, classic look, pair a solid-colored dress or outfit with a pointy-toe pair of leopard stilettos. To add interest to a solid-colored outfit with clean lines, wear a strappy leopard-print sandal or heel with ankle straps.

Figure on Flats

If you crave comfort or know you’ll be dancing all night, consider wearing a dressy pair of leopard flats. The details on the shoes dress it up – little bows, lace overlay or delicate straps on sling-backs add elegance to flats. asics gel lyte 5 The key to wearing flats with your dressy outfit is to pair them with a shorter dress or skirt that is an inch or two above the knee. By showing a little more skin on your leg, you'll be able to get some height back. But steer clear of flats if your dress or skirt is on the long side. Otherwise, your frock might turn frumpy.

Play With Color

If your outfit is a solid hue, you can add even more punch to your leopard shoes with color. When wearing a brown- or cream-colored pantsuit, put on a pair of pink and brown leopard-print shoes for some added fun. It's also important to balance out your materials: A smooth, black, leather dress goes well with fur or suede leopard-prints shoes, while textured trousers look best with a leather or silky shoe. To really heat up the room, wear a red, solid-colored dress with classic black-and-brown leopard-print shoes -- everything from platform pumps to sexy stilettos work well.

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For a casual, outdoor wedding you can get a little more playful with your leopard-print shoes. Pair a leather or cork wedge shoe that has a leopard-print vamp with a flowy frock and a leather jacket. If the wedding is a nighttime affair at a classy hotel, stick to a thin heel, whether it’s kitten, pump or stiletto. asics factory outlet The thinness makes the style more traditional, elongates your legs and adds sophistication to your outfit. For an affair someplace in between, wear a stacked leopard-print bootie featuring a bit of black leather with an A-line dress or a tailored pair of black pants.

Measure the length and width of the feet of the person for whom the shoes are being made. Be certain to measure accurately and measure both feet, basketball shoes store as these measurements may vary.

Find a last, or a model, that closely matches the measurements of the wearer's feet.

Design the style of the shoe, and cut out the individual pieces from the material you choose to make the shoe. Cut out the counters, the pieces which cover the back and sides of the feet. Cut out the vamp, or the piece that covers the toes and foot's top and is sewn into the counter. Stretch the vamp over the last with a pair of pliers and tack it into place.

Soak the leather that forms the soles in water until it become pliable.

Cut the soles into the shape specified by the design, and beat it on a lapstone, a stone held in the cobbler's lap, james harden shoes with a mallet into a smooth shape. Cut a groove that becomes the indent where the stitching is inserted along the edge of the sole. Mark holes in this groove to show where you will put the stitches.

Glue the sole to the upper or vamp, then sew the 2 pieces together using a double-stitch. Use 2 needles at the same time, but have the stitches go in alternate directions so that one stitch is done from the top while the other is done from the bottom. Make certain to use the same holes with both needles, so the effect resembles weaving.

Attach the heels to soles with nails. In the case of high heels, the heels themselves could be made of varying materials. Hand-made heels may be made of wood, while machine-made heels are made of plastic. Cover the heel with a material that matches or complements the rest of the shoe, and glue or stitch it in place.

Trim the sole, and remove any nails so you can remove the shoe from the last. basketball shoes sale Finish the shoe with any linings you may desire. Polish the shoe if the material allows it, or stain it any color.

Peel as much of the sticker off the shoe as possible. Peel from the edges of the sticker into the center to prevent it from tearing and leaving pieces and residue behind.

If the sticker will not come off, nike air max 90 use the back of a plastic spoon to get underneath the sticker and push it off the shoe.

Slightly dampen the corner of a clean cloth with nail-polish remover and rub it over the sticker residue. Use baby or mineral oil if you are concerned about affecting the finish or color of your shoes.

Soak another clean corner of the rag with water and rinse the formerly sticky area to remove any of the baby oil or nail-polish residue.

Dry the shoes completely with a paper towel.

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Peel as much of the sticker off as possible with your fingers. nike roshe run Peel the edges of the sticker toward the center to keep it from tearing and leaving more residue.

Gently scrape away as much of the residue as possible with a plastic spoon.

Rub the surface with an art gum eraser if it is still sticky. This will remove the top layer of the shoe along with the sticky residue, so use care not to rub too vigorously.

File away the next layer of the material with the nail file if there is still sticky residue. Again, be careful not to rub hard, nike air pegasus as it can easily cause irreparable damage to the shoe.

Clean the surface of your shoes with a soft, damp cloth and leave to dry.

Lay the lace applique on your shoes and trim it to size. new balance uk The lace applique must lie flat on the shoe surface.

Apply a generous amount of glue to the back of the lace applique and to the surface of the shoe where the lace will be attached. Leave both the lace and the shoe to dry until tacky. Press the lace applique onto the surface of the shoe. Use the paper towel to remove any excess glue. new balance 373 sale Leave the shoe to cure (usually about 24 hours).

Sewing the Applique

If your shoes are canvas or fabric covered, lay the lace applique on the shoe.

Thread the needle and tie it off.

Sew the first stitch through the shoe fabric, but under the lace so that the knot is hidden, and sew up through the shoe and the lace. If your shoes are fabric covered, sew only through the fabric and not through the shoe itself.

Make small stitches all around the edge of the lace. new balance 850 shop This will keep the lace lying flat against the shoe.