Alegria Shoe Shop: maternity

Alegria Shoes Paloma Jazzy Black Nursing Shoes

When you're on your feet all day or night, your soles aren't the only thing that can hurt at the end of your shift. Calves, knees, and even your back can suffer if you don't have the support you need while you work. You might think about orthopedic shoes but can't force yourself to buy those ugly white "nurse" shoes just to feel better. You don't have to crimp your style anymore because we've got your look, and your back. See how feeling good can look great with Alegria Shoes.

What Happens When Your Shoes Aren't Supportive?

Shift work usually means hours of walking or standing. If you stand for more than two hours a day, your chances of short-term problems such as muscle cramps and backaches increase. More than two million sick days are used every year by people with work-related foot problems, especially by people working in:

Retail
Healthcare and Nursing
Food Service
Mail and Package Delivery
Education
Tour Guide Services
Hair Salons

In any profession, standing on your feet for more than five hours a day increases your risk for more serious pain and injury. Wearing shoes that don't support your feet, combined with long hours of standing, can result in:

Varicose veins
Swelling, numbness, and tingling in the feet and legs
Risk of falling, muscle sprains, and broken bones
Joint damage
Back and neck pain and spasms

The simple solution to all of these problems is to wear supportive shoes.

What Makes a Shoe Supportive?

There's more to support than just a thick sole. Orthopedic shoes cradle your feet and provide support by cushioning the soles from the impact of the many steps you take during your shift. Other benefits of orthopedic shoes are that they:

Support arches
Align feet properly
Allow blood flow
Prevent blisters and bunions
Provide comfort

Orthopedic shoes help you avoid all of the risks associated with standing on your feet all day. But many people think they have to sacrifice fashion for comfort.

When You Want Pretty Shoes and Support

It's true that the mention of orthopedic shoes brings to mind those ugly white shoes that nurses used to wear. But Alegria has combined all the health benefits of orthopedic shoes with the latest styles and colors, so you can look and feel your best. With an insole comprised of cork, memory foam, and latex, these shoes conform to your feet and keep you comfortable, absorbing impact without added weight.

If you like the look of a classic clog, the Alegria Clog offers a variety of textures, colors, and prints. A few of the choices you'll find in this style are suede, tooled leather, and patent leather.

If you prefer a Mary Jane, the Alegria Paloma gives you additional support behind the heel and a rocking sole that supports your every step. Colorful prints to coordinate with your mood include mustaches, flowers, mandalas, feathers, buttons, and even a whimsical chain mail print.

Another favorite is the Alegria Keli. This professional nursing shoe gives you ultimate slip-on comfort with plenty of style. Crocodile, snake scale, and imprinted leather are a few of the fashionable textures to complete your outfit. Add a pop of color with prints in puzzle pieces for Autism awareness, intergalactic stars, girlfriends on the phone, plaids, and flowers.

Alegria Classic Posh Pewter

Alegria Paloma Hieroglyph

Alegria Keli PRO Sapphire Snake

So, where can you get these pretty, yet powerful, shoes? Visit us at www.alegriashoeshop.com -- that's where to buy all the latest styles and colors to keep your back strong and your feet comfy.

Alegria Shoe Shop - 5 Styles to Keep You Happy When You're Pregnant

You may not be able to see your feet when you’re pregnant, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t still feel great! Alegria shoes can provide much needed relief for your tired, achy, and swollen feet. Whether it’s winter, spring, summer, or fall you can still look pregnancy chic in a pair of Alegria shoes! Don’t let a little thing like walking or even standing get you down because your feet are aching. Instead, embrace these daily activities with the help of comfortable, supportive, and stylish shoes from Alegria Shoe Shop.

Key to the Comfort

The key to the comfort has always been the patented Alegria removable insoles. Alegria shoes feature removable and replaceable insoles so your shoes can grow with you during your pregnancy. How is that, you may ask. Well the insoles are available in medium and wide widths and fit in almost every style of Alegria shoe. So if your feet are feeling a little swollen simply exchange the included medium width insole for a wide width insole and feel instant comfort!

Year-Round Comfort for Mom-to Be

Classic Clog: During the crisp, chilly fall and winter months you may want a shoe that will keep your feet warm; however, no one wants to deal with laces, buckles or boots when you can barely reach your toes! The Alegria Classic Tan Yeehaw gives you a wonderful fall feel with rich cognac brown tones and a soft embossed leather texture and is easy to slip on without assistance. It also has a roomy toe box so your feet have room to breathe. The Classic Tan Yeehaw also features a slip resistant polyurethane outsole engineered to produce a natural rocking motion making safety and comfort a top priority for you and baby.
Athleisure Glee Slip On: For something a little more sporty try the new Alegria Glee slide in shoe. The elastic band across the instep makes sliding your tootsies into this shoe very easy. The elastic band is not restricting, it’s very stretchy and moves with you for all day comfort. In addition, the Alegria Glee also has a removable shim (a secondary, thin insole found under the main insole) in case you need a little extra room or width in the later months of your pregnancy.
Carina Sandal: Being pregnant during the summer is no picnic, but Alegria shoes can help

make it bearable. During the warm spring and smoldering summer months, grab a pair of sandals from Alegria Shoe Shop to help cool off. The Carina Gemboree is one of the most beloved and top selling Alegria Carina Sandals, and there's no mystery as to why! Featuring a full rocker bottom and built-in memory foam insoles with superior arch support, this sandal is perfect for an expecting mother! A stylish and sophisticated button covers a Velcro strap which provides additional adjustability to this flip flop style sandal. Not to mention, a Velcro strap is perfect for adjusting sandal size to fit before, during, and after your pregnancy.
Jemma Crossover Sandal: Another fantastic option is the Alegria Jemma crossover sandal. The Jemma Red Butter is an Alegria sandal that will make you feel extremely safe and secure thanks to the two adjustable straps, one at the instep and the other around the heel. Also, the full rocker outsole and patented Alegria form-fitting insoles help reduce stress on feet, legs, and back resulting in all day comfort.

Karmen Slide On Sandal: Last but certainly not least we happily recommend one of the mainstays of the Alegria brand, the Karmen sandal. Dress up your maternity wardrobe or go casual with the Alegria Karmen Pewter Dazzler Sandal. Karmen is all about comfort for the spring and summer with easy Velcro closures allowing you to adjust the fit across your toes and instep and the patented replaceable insoles will have you felling like you're walking on air! Hands down the Karmen sandal from Alegria Shoes has achieved every comfort and security feature an expecting mother wants and needs and it’s super stylish!

Don’t limit yourself to boring shoes (or just plain house slippers) during your pregnancy. Spice up your outfit and remain comfortable with Alegria Shoe Shop no matter the season! We love feedback! Tell us how Alegria Shoes have helped keep your feet happy!