Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Introduction and History of Elevator Shoes for Men

Elevator Shoe is very much similar to ladies high heels, except they are invisible, feels better, and actually improving your posture.

They work the same way as women's high heels with a elevated foot step back at the heel area. Elevator shoes aka height increasing shoes, man hidden high heel shoes, height enhancing shoes, lifting shoes etc. Nowadays elevator shoes are rapidly getting more popular because of they are more and more stylist yet functioning perfectly.

Custom insert may be a alternate solution however not as effective as the already well made elevator shoes. Height increasing insole or insert are ideal for high profile shoes as boot style or high top sneakers. Regular "Loafer" style's back portion (the back of the shoes and collar area) is mostly too short to accommodate your heels and hold tight. Your shoes become "slippers" and will walk funny. Nonetheless shoe lifts are more versatile and customizable than elevator shoes.

Our products feature 2 to 5.2 inches in height increasing and are comfortable enough for everyday wear. After a very short period of usage you will prefer the feeling of standing straighter. Many of customer prefer them over regular shoes.

Ultimate Selection of Elevator Shoes

Monday, March 29, 2010

How to Make High Heels Elevator Shoes More Comfortable

Step1

Use shoe inserts/pads from the drugstore for the balls of your feet. These reduce some of the pressure placed on your foot when walking or standing in high heels. Most are self-adhesive and can be easily place into the shoe.


Step2

Try heels from a comfort line such as Naturalizer, Easy Spirit or Aerosoles. These shoes are designed for both comfort and style and feature padded insoles.


Step3

Look for shoes that have a “hidden” platform built in that supports the front of the shoe. Lust-worthy Christian Louboutin shoes offer this style, but you can also find the style in lines by Steve Madden and Guess.


Step4

A shoe with a slightly thicker heel, as opposed to a stiletto, is more comfortable for all day wear or walking. Shop for heels that can offer this type of support.


Step5

While sky-high stilettos are to die for, a heel can be a little lower and still look sexy. Experiment with kitten heels for a feminine look that’s also comfortable and work appropriate. Wedges are also another way to wear heels, since they offer the height of a heel with maximum comfort.

Step6

Extra comfort padding insole will eliminate shock and increase the softness of the impact while walking

Friday, March 26, 2010

Fashion Tips for Shorter Men


Before we start with the fashion advice, the following are some simple yet often overlooked tips that can help you appear taller:

1. Maintaining good posture is key if you want to hit your maximum height potential. Remember to sit with your back straight and stand proud with your head up high at all times. A slouched stance will only make you look shorter, not to mention insecure.

2. Keep in mind that, as a general rule, short hair works best for shorter men. Long hair tends to hide the neck and shoulders, making your head and body look like one body part, which doesn't help you in your quest to look taller.

Wear vertical stripes
Anything that elongates your height is a good thing. For example, vertical stripes in clothing can help extend the look of your shorter body.

Opt for dark shades & light fabrics
In addition, dark colors, especially black, tend to have a slimming effect and help shorter men seem more elongated. The same applies to light or medium-weight fabrics. Heavier fabrics, on the other hand, tend to make you look bulkier and shorter.

A proper fit is key
Remember it's important that your clothes fit flawlessly. Looser garments can make you look stumpy, so opt for a fit that is trim rather than baggy. In terms of sweaters and T-shirts, V-necks can help make your torso look longer. Turtlenecks, on the other hand, can make you look stumpy, as they conceal your neck.

Pants
Do not wear your pants too high; you should wear them just above your hips. Also, avoid wearing low-rise pants (even if they are the trendier alternative), as they tend to make legs look shorter than they already are. Your trousers should break on your shoes slightly more than average, to help make your legs look longer by covering your socks properly. Finally, keep in mind that pants with no pleats or a single pleat are more flattering than multiple pleats.

Just look good
Just remember that the key is not necessarily to look as tall you can, but to look as good as you can. The proper fit and the right styles can make you look great, regardless of your height.

How to Make Regular Width Shoes Work with Narrow Width Feet

Finding shoes that fit perfectly for people with narrow feet is very hard. Only a small handful of shoe brands create shoes geared for people with narrow feet. Most people with narrow feet have to suffer with regular width shoes that can cause a variety of problems. If your shoes do not fit snugly, your feet can slip around in the shoes which can cause irritation, blisters, and ulcers. Injuries are not only limited to those just mentioned, shoes that don't fit properly can also cause you to twist an ankle if your feet slip around inside your shoes. Especially people who are physically active and participate in running or any other sports activity. It is very common to twist an ankle because of poorly fitting shoes.

So what can you do if you have narrow feet? If you cannot find the shoes you want in narrow width, there are a couple of things that you can do to help your regular width shoes fit more snugly.

If you find the perfect pair of shoes that you just can't live without, but you are a little discouraged because they do not come in narrow width, no need to worry. With just a couple of techniques, your regular width shoes will fit much better and you will reduce your chances of injuries in the future.

First of all, purchase a cushioned insole to insert into your shoes. You want to make sure that the insole offers heel, arch, and shock support. A well cushioned insole will not only add support to your feet and joints, but will also fit snugly inside your shoe to help reduce friction. An insole also helps to stabilize your foot inside your shoe to keep your foot in place and reduce slipping.

Another technique that can help your shoes fit better if you have narrow feet, is the way you lace your shoes. If your shoes have two sets of eyelets on each side, lace through the ones furthest from the tongue. This will help bring both sides of the shoe together more tightly. There are several different types of lacing techniques, and many of these techniques can help cure a lot of shoe problems. If you are not quite sure how to lace your shoes, there are several websites on the internet that offer pictures and step-by-step guides to different lacing techniques.
If you have narrow feet, try following these suggestions to reduce irritation and pain with your normal width shoes. You no longer have to worry if a brand comes in narrow width; with these techniques, you can now wear any type of tennis shoes that you wish.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Warranty Policy / Protection

1. "Three Guarantees" Warranty Period

3 months for CALDEN Leather Dress Shoes / Leather Casual Shoes, 6 months for TOTO

Warranty period starts on the date of purchase printed on the receipt.

2. Details of "Three Guarantees"

a. Guaranteed Refund

  • For any shoes that have quality problems such as separated sole, heel, vamp or feather line within one month;

  • For any products that fall into the category of guaranteed exchange but unable to exchange due to poor quality issues.

b. Guaranteed Exchange

  • For any glued dress shoes that appears to have separated (the falling or split of feather line or more than 2 cm in length and 0.5 cm in width), or appear to have tanning emerge of significant discoloration of the interior within one week;

  • For any unworn shoes that did not arrive as a pair; or if the shoe sizes are not the same for left and right side; or if staples appear on the inside of the shoes;

  • For any products that fall into the category of the guaranteed repair with poor quality problem, if one part of the product is repaired twice and the problem is not fixed within a month, we can exchange the shoes for a fee of 0.5% of the original sale price per day thereafter.? In some cases, products may be repaired and a one-time compensation fee may also be paid under the agreement of the consumer.

c. Guaranteed Repairs


  • Within the warranty period, we will be responsible for repairs if any of the following quality problems arise:

  • Separated bottom sole, heel, vamp, or feather line

  • The feather line separated or split for less than 2 cm in length and 0.5 cm in width

  • If any of the poor quality issues arise, a compensation fee of 10 to 15% of the original sale price will also be paid.

3. The Practice of "Three Guarantees"

  • Any products that are poor quality, sample, or has been
    damaged as a result of neglect by the consumer (For example: wearing in
    rainy days, washing with water, damaged by hard materials, or contact with
    acid, alkaline or oil) would not be qualified for the protection under the
    warranty of the Three Guarantees?

  • The proof of the Three Guarantees are
    the certification of quality and the receipt of the purchase; the period of
    the Three Guarantees starts from the date printed on the receipt until the
    specified time of the warranty; the practice of the Three Guarantees follows
    the National Law of product quality and other regulations, and the seller is
    responsible to practice the Three Guarantees for the consumers; it is the responsibility of the manufacturer or wholesaler if the poor quality problem is confirmed, the seller should ask the manufacturer or wholesaler for the compe
    nsation if this is the case.

  • All manufacturers must print this unified caring of leather shoes instruction on the back of the lid of the same box.


Instructions for caring of leather shoes

1.The wearing and storing of leather shoes should be kept clean and dry Leather shoes should not be worn on rainy days; otherwise there can be separation of threads, discoloration, and the emergence of salt-crystal appearing? For people who have sweating problems, the insoles should always be changed in order to prevent the shoes from getting wet.? If this is the case, the leather shoes should be dried under a shaded area and polished with oil.

2.Leather shoes are not suitable to be in contact with acid, alkaline, oil, and other harmful chemical solvents? It is also not suitable for the leather shoes to be placed under the sun for long periods of time or placed near the fire.


3.It salt-like particles form on the top part of the shoes, it can be cleaned with cotton balls and a little bit of warm water.? Allow the shoes to dry in a place with good air circulation and polish with oil afterwards.?


Repeat these 3 steps if the salt-like particles appear again.?


Height of famous people, lot of celebrities use our shoes

A good number of celebrities use elevator shoes
nowadays. Most of the time they purchase in a anonymous manner thru third party
or their own stylist. Elevator Shoes is a perfect solution when they appear in
public.




List of famous short people:


NAME HEIGHT AREA
Jason Alexander 5'5" Entertainment
Woody Allen 5'6" Entertainment
Mario Andretti 5' 7½" Sports
Sean Astin 5'6" Entertainment
Ludwig Van Beethoven 5' 3¾" Music
David Ben-Gurion 5'0" Politics
Robert Blake 5'4" Entertainment
Humphrey Bogart 5'8" Entertainment
Napoleon Bonaparte 5'6" Politics
Bono 5'7" Entertainment
Matthew Broderick 5'8" Entertainment
Mel Brooks 5'4" Entertainment
Gary Burghoff 5' 5" Entertainment
Richard Burton 5'8" Entertainment
James Cagney 5'7" Entertainment
Truman Capote 5'4" Literature
Andrew Carnegie 5'0" Entrepreneur
Gary Coleman 4'8" Entertainment
Phil Collins 5' 6" Entertainment
Lou Costello 5' 5" Entertainment
Tom Cruise 5'8" Entertainment
Billy Crystal 5'8" Entertainment
Salvador Dali 5'7" Art
Sammy Davis Jr. 5'3" Entertainment
Danny DeVito 5'0" Entertainment
Robert Downey Jr. 5'7" Entertainment
Richard Dreyfuss 5' 5" Entertainment
Bob Dylan  5'6" Entertainment
Emilio Estevez 5'7" Entertainment
Peter Falk 5'6" Entertainment
William Faulkner 5'6" Literature
F. Scott Fitzgerald 5'7" Literature
Michael J. Fox 5'4" Entertainment
Buckminster Fuller 5'2" Scientist
Ghandi 5'3" Politics
Paul Giamatti 5'7" Entertainment
Maurice & Robin Gibb (Bee Gees) 5'8" Entertainment
Joel Grey 5'5" Entertainment
Gus Grissom 5' 5" Astronaut
Scott Hamilton 5'4" Sports
Armand Hammer 5'5" Entrepreneur
Alfred Hitchcock 5'6" Entertainment
Dustin Hoffman  5'6" Entertainment
Anthony Hopkins 5'8" Entertainment
Bob Hoskins 5' 5½" Entertainment
Harry Houdini  5'5" Entertainment
Curly Howard 5' 5" Entertainment
Moe Howard 5'4" Entertainment
Elton John 5'4" Entertainment
Davy Jones 5'3" Entertainment
John Keats 5'1" Literature
Ben Kingsley 5'8" Entertainment
Nikita Khrushchev 5'3" Politics
Martin Luther King  5'7" Politics
Alan Ladd 5'4" Entertainment
Fiorello Henry LaGuardia 5'0" Politics
Nathan Lane 5'5" Entertainment
Martin Lawrence 5'8" Entertainment
T. E. Lawrence  (of Arabia) 5'6" Politics
Spike Lee 5'5" Entertainment
John Leguizamo 5'8" Entertainment
Guy Lombardo 5'4" Entertainment
Peter Lorre 5'5" Entertainment
James Madison 5'4" Politics
Cheech Marin  5'6" Entertainment
Chico Marx 5' 5" Entertainment
Harpo Marx 5' 5" Entertainment
Dudley Moore 5'2" Entertainment
Noriyuki (Pat) Morita 5' 3" Entertainment
Mike Myers  5'7" Entertainment
George "Baby Face" Nelson 5' 5" Criminal
Aristotle Onassis  5'5" Entrepreneur
Al Pacino 5'6" Entertainment
Ross Perot 5'7" Entrepreneur
Joe Pesci  5'5" Entertainment
Pablo Picasso  5'4" Art
Roman Polanski 5'4" Entertainment
Jason Priestly 5'6" Entertainment
Prince 5'3" Entertainment
Lou Reed  5'5" Entertainment
Edward G. Robinson 5' 5" Entertainment
Auguste Rodin 5' 4" Art
Mickey Rooney 5'3" Entertainment
Marquis de Sade 5' 3" Literature
Leo Sayer 5' 4" Entertainment
Martin Scorsese 5'3" Entertainment
Ryan Seacrest 5'7" Entertainment
Rod Serling 5' 4" Entertainment
Martin Sheen 5'7" Entertainment
Willie Shoemaker 4'11" Sports
Paul Simon 5'2" Entertainment
David Spade 5'7" Entertainment
Steven Spielberg 5' 7½" Entertainment
Joseph Stalin 5'6" Politics
Ringo Starr 5'8" Entertainment
Ben Stiller 5'8" Entertainment
Jerry Stiller 5'6" Entertainment
Igor Stravinsky 5' 4" Composer
Kurt Thomas 5' 5" Sports
J. R. R. Tolkien 5' 5" Literature
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec 4'11" Art
Ray Walston 5'8" Entertainment
Spud Webb 5'7" Sports
Paul Williams 5'2" Entertainment
Robin Williams 5'8" Entertainment
Henry Winkler 5'7" Entertainment
Elijah Wood 5'6" Entertainment