As the ball drops and rings in another exciting New Year, many women will sport their favorite pair of sassy slingbacks or other type of glamorous high heel. Many, however, will pay the price for their New Year’s Eve footwear – blisters, arch and heel pain, and more!

Keeping extremities warm during a day on the slopes can be a major hurdle for skiers and snowboarders. Because skiing involves high altitude, snow and speed, keeping your feet and toes warm requires proper equipment and apparel. Without properly fitting boots, you can experience paralyzing cold, pain, numbness and, in some cases, permanent damage to your feet and toes.

Trekking through the mall on holiday shopping excursions, shoveling out the driveway and playing in the snow with the kids - every winter, your feet log some long, chilly hours. For people with health issues like diabetes, foot health is especially important when the weather turns cold, as the disease can affect your body's circulation even more so during the winter months.