Well, someone must have been listening. Just when my feet gave up the idea of being comfortable in just about anything BUT sneakers, a lovely email arrived in my inbox, offering to send me a pair of shoes from Dr. Scholl’s new line of comfort footwear. It was tough to pick from the choices of adorable athletic shoes, boots and loafers, and after going back and forth, insisting to myself I needed ALL of them, I finally chose a cute pair of loafers (called the “Florenza”).
If you’re a boomer, you no doubt had a pair of the original Dr. Scholl’s, called an “exercise sandal”. (Actually, the brand goes back long before we were born – it originated in the early 1900’s). Remember? I think we all wore them at one time or another. When they first came out, it was hard to imagine that anything on a wooden platform could actually be considered comfortable (do you also remember that there was also a big “bump” in the shoe, between your big toe and your arch?) But they were mighty comfy…and those sandals quickly turned into my favorites, so much so that I ended up replenishing my stock year after year.
And now Dr. Scholl’s has a new fall line that combines beauty and comfort – really! Maybe I was a bit skeptical because I had been on an exhaustive search for that combo and got so disgusted that I declared shoe shopping to be the new bathing suit shopping (AKA miserable).
A brief aside – an amusing little piece of info: I recently read an article about footwear flight attendants wear for comfort, and how some stick MAXI PADS into their shoes for extra cushioning.
I’m glad to report that with my new shoes, no maxi pads are necessary – the company has done something magical using a few different methods to make some very cushy insoles, AKA Memory Fit Foam, Pressure Relief and/or Massaging Gel. Equally nice is that nothing in their line is over $100.
When my shoes arrived, I excitedly tore into the box and put them on. We were having company for dinner that night, and I knew I’d be on my feet a lot. I figured it was a good time to try them out, since if they hurt, I could easily escape to my room to switch them out for another pair of shoes…or slippers (I’ve been known to wear my fuzzy slippers to my dinner parties – but that’s reserved for really close friends).
By the time it was time to make the coffee and cut the wonderful homemade apple tart my friend had brought, I looked down and realized I was still wearing my new shoes. Happy feet! Victory! The next day, I wore them again, this time actually leaving the house to go run some errands for a couple of hours – which involved a fair amount of walking. By the end of that day, I had happy feet, as well.
You know what’s really nice – almost nicer than having happy feet? I’m able to offer one of you a free pair of the same shoes I have, complements of Dr. Scholl’s. I ordered the navy, but they’re also available in grey or mocha brown: take your pick. Here’s what the navy looks like:
So, what do you have to do to win these shoes? Easy. Just leave a comment on this post. That’s it! I’ll choose a number by random and match that number to the comment with that same number. Make sure to include your email address so I can send you the good news and get all your vital information (like your size, color choice and address). There are a few more details you need to know:
Only one entry/comment per person permitted.
Contest closes this Friday, October 5, at midnight ET. If you don’t respond to my email within 24 hours, you’ll make someone else really happy (that’s a nice thing, I guess), because the next number will be chosen and you’ll have to forfeit the prize (not such a nice thing).
The featured giveaway is provided by a third party and will be shipped directly to you by them.
If you live in a far-off land like Tahiti, I’m envious. But I’m also sorry to tell you that this contest is open to U.S. residents only.
Shoes are available in full and half sizes and medium width from size 6 to 11.
Good luck!
Sarah says
October 2, 2012 at 7:37 amI do remember the “original” Dr. Scholls and I loved them. I think I bought a pair a couple of years ago, but haven’t worn them in awhile. Didn’t the bump go just under your toes? Going to try wearing them around the house again.
Anyway, I know how those stewardesses feel about stuffing Maxi Pads in their shoes. I still can remember the pain I felt standing during my son’s wedding in supposedly comfortable “Mother of the groom” shoes. Wish I had heard about that idea beforehand.
These shoes do sound amazing. Do they sell them in regular stores, or do you have to get them online? Let me know when you can.
Have a great day wearing your new shoes!!
SherylK says
October 2, 2012 at 4:03 pmYes, Sarah, they’re sold in more than 5,000stores and online (Zappos.com, Piperlime.com, Macy’s.com) And you’re so right about the bump being under the toe – thanks for that! It’s been so long, I’ve forgotten, I guess 🙂
Irene S. Levine says
October 2, 2012 at 8:20 amJust love the new style you pictured and gosh, can I use a pair of comfortable shoes. WIll check these out locally!
Elizabeth Johnson says
October 2, 2012 at 9:17 amThose are beautiful shoes, and Dr. Scholl’s are terrific! I’d love to have a pair. I remember the ones you pictured from back in the day. They were supposed to give you sexy calves–all the really cool girls had them.
SherylK says
October 2, 2012 at 4:04 pmHi Elizabeth, Sexy calves – that’s right! I’d forgotten all about that. Funny how we all ran out to buy them. They sure have staying power…
Brette Sember says
October 2, 2012 at 11:45 amSo great. I just hope they have wides!
SherylK says
October 3, 2012 at 4:37 pmBrette, Sorry to say, I don’t think they come in wide…but I will double-check with my source!
Alexandra says
October 2, 2012 at 12:31 pmI find that my feet swell as I age, something they never used to do. Comfy shoes are a must. Very impressed by the look of these new Dr. Scholl’s!
SherylK says
October 3, 2012 at 4:37 pmMaybe you need to sit down and put your feet up? Sounds decadent, I know 🙂
Yes, these shoes are really cute!
Casey says
October 3, 2012 at 7:50 amI must have the strangest feet in the world, because I owned a pair of the original Dr. Scholl’s and they gave me blisters like nobody’s business! And you’re talking to a gal who can walk miles in platform wedges. But those new ones look soooooo cute and I’m always willing to give a new pair of shoes a try – especially since I’m on my feet cooking for so many hours every day.
SherylK says
October 3, 2012 at 4:39 pmOh, no. Blisters! Not good. But it’s funny, I find platforms to be comfortable, too, because they ‘lift’ your foot off the ground and you don’t suffer that constant pounding against its surface.
merr says
October 3, 2012 at 9:39 amI love both those styles, and used to have a red pair of sandals just like those in the pix.
SherylK says
October 5, 2012 at 8:36 amFunny – I only bought the sandals in red, although I kept buying new pairs. Only red would do!
Beth says
October 3, 2012 at 10:00 amShoes? Did someone mention free shoes? I wore Dr. Scholl’s all through high school and college!
SherylK says
October 5, 2012 at 8:37 am…And they’re still around. Free shoes is even better, right?
Rosalba Gordon says
October 5, 2012 at 12:01 pmI remember those wonderful shoes and always wanted one of them… may be this is my time? I hope so! Thanks for the opportunity Sheryl.
Audrey van petegem says
October 5, 2012 at 2:34 pmDr. Scholls has come a long when since my first pair, ahem, over 30 years ago! Loved them then and would them now!
MyKidsEatSquid says
October 6, 2012 at 10:32 pmI’m sorry I missed the contest deadline but what a great prize. I’d forgotten about how comfy Dr. Scholl’s can be.
Allen@Womens Shoes says
November 29, 2012 at 4:21 amDr, Scholl’s is one of the most counterfeited brands in the fashion world its designs are really excellent as per its style and design that provide a status symbol.
Thanks for sharing such a nice information here.