Showing posts with label Shoes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shoes. Show all posts
October 11, 2014
High-Tech Dance Shoes
These shoes are called Kangoo Jumps.
They provide the high-tech bounce for dancing, running, or other exercise.
This video is from their 2014 International Festival in Florida that I had the opportunity to watch.
Amazing what the participants were able to do and the fun they had.
I'd like a pair and to be able to kick up my heels like that too. ;-)
(Source Video: Andy Blumenthal)
Labels:
Assistive Technology,
Augmentation,
Bounce,
Entertainment,
Exercise,
Fitness,
Florida,
Fun,
Health,
High-impact,
Innovation,
Jumping,
Kangoo Jumps,
Music,
Power,
Rehabilitation,
Shoes,
Video,
Wellness
October 8, 2014
The All American Shoe
Ok, so this is a very cool shoe.
I'm in Ft. Lauderdale, and I came across this shoe.
No straps, no buckles, no bows, no ties, no tassels, no sparkles.
Just this woven American flag--prominent and proud.
Thought this was pretty cool.
Maybe there is a time for pretty shoes on the runway, and boots on the ground to defend our nation. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
I'm in Ft. Lauderdale, and I came across this shoe.
No straps, no buckles, no bows, no ties, no tassels, no sparkles.
Just this woven American flag--prominent and proud.
Thought this was pretty cool.
Maybe there is a time for pretty shoes on the runway, and boots on the ground to defend our nation. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
The All American Shoe
February 16, 2014
Some Mighty Big Shoes To Fill
If you're ever feeling like a big shot--remember there are always others out there who are bigger than you.
_________________________
We walk in the footsteps of the giants who came before us.
We walk among colleagues who are superior to us.
We walk before future generations who will certainly humble us.
We walk in the sight of G-d, our creator and master, who bestows all divine benevolence to us.
_________________
Now those are some mighty big shoes! ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
_________________________
We walk in the footsteps of the giants who came before us.
We walk among colleagues who are superior to us.
We walk before future generations who will certainly humble us.
We walk in the sight of G-d, our creator and master, who bestows all divine benevolence to us.
_________________
Now those are some mighty big shoes! ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Some Mighty Big Shoes To Fill
Labels:
Big Shot,
Ego,
Excellence,
G-d,
Growth,
Human Capital,
Humility,
Learning,
Narcissism,
Photo,
Poetry,
Shoes,
Situational Awareness,
Talent
February 14, 2014
She's Got Bling
My daughter, Rebecca is usually very earthy.
However, I convinced her to get these "bling" sneakers from Guess.
It was out of her usual comfort zone, but it took her about 3 minutes to admit it--she loves 'em!
Good job Daddy. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
However, I convinced her to get these "bling" sneakers from Guess.
It was out of her usual comfort zone, but it took her about 3 minutes to admit it--she loves 'em!
Good job Daddy. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
She's Got Bling
September 17, 2012
What Happened To My Shoes?
So yesterday, I was on one of the hikes of my life.
After a certain period of time, I said that we had had better head back, leaving ourselves enough energy to make the return trek.
But after a number of times at this mountain, my daughter was determined to make it to the major overlook and do "the full circuit."
I was so impressed with her determination and enthusiasm that I too caught "the bug" to just do it!
So we went and went--marker after marker--laughing, sort of, about how far we were really going--and would have to return.
But the weather was good--it had cooled off--and we felt that we could get there, and back, with some pushing.
At one point, we hit the summit, and put our rock on the tall pile with the others left by those before us, and we went on to make it to the overlook.
We took some pictures and sat down on the rocks to take it all in--it was magnificent.
Then I casually look down at my hiking shoes, and notice something--the rubber soles had actually come loose from the rest of the shoe--on both feet.
My first thought--great products, not! from this company--darn it. :-(
My second thought--%^(*#$ how am I going to get back in broken shoes?
Making a long story short, the shoes were wobbling over the rocks, tree trunks, and terrain--and I prayed that I did fall or end up getting stuck barefoot in the hills.
G-d was good to me and we made it back and I headed straight to the hiking store to get my money back for the shoes--I literally took them off at the counter and handed them in tatters to the customer service rep.
Now without shoes in the store, I walked around in socks to the shoe section and picked out a new pair--yay!
Some lessons:
- Enthusiasm is catchy and can spark you to do things you wouldn't normally think you could achieve.
- Never say never--who would think your hiking shoes would literally fall apart in the middle of a hike, but they can and did!
- Always be prepared--mentally and physically--for all sorts of eventualities; life doesn't just go the way we expect or want.
- Thank G-d for a happy ending--because it could easily go the other way.
- And finally don't buy brand X for your hiking shoes--they really stink! ;-)
(Source Photo: Rebecca Blumenthal)
What Happened To My Shoes?
Labels:
Achievement,
Broken,
Determination,
Discipline,
Enthusiasm,
Funny,
G-d,
Happy,
Hiking,
Photo,
Preparation,
Scary,
Shoes,
Story
February 19, 2012
The Soul of A Shoe
I took these photos today of a cross section of a shoe.
I was surprised that this was all there was to it.
So what costs $140???
A little cowhide on the outside, a little cushion on the inside, and a some rubber sole on the bottom.
Add some eyelets and laces, and some stitching to hold it all together.
While there are certainly lots of styles, colors, and sizes out there, most are sort of commoditized, boring, and non high-tech.
Where are those jet-powered rocket shoes they promised when I was a kid.
Come on Nike--"just do it."
I was surprised that this was all there was to it.
So what costs $140???
A little cowhide on the outside, a little cushion on the inside, and a some rubber sole on the bottom.
Add some eyelets and laces, and some stitching to hold it all together.
While there are certainly lots of styles, colors, and sizes out there, most are sort of commoditized, boring, and non high-tech.
Where are those jet-powered rocket shoes they promised when I was a kid.
Come on Nike--"just do it."
The Soul of A Shoe
Labels:
Brand,
Commodities,
Cost,
Design,
Fashion,
High-tech,
Innovation,
Leadership,
Manufacturing,
Nike,
Rocket Shoes,
Shoes,
Style,
Trends
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