These 6 Popular Shoe Brands Can be Sanitized to Safeguard Against the Coronavirus - Footwear News

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• These 6 Popular Shoe Brands Can be Sanitized to Safeguard Against the Coronavirus - Footwear News
• San Francisco-based Allbirds giving free shoes to healthcare workers - KRON4
• Weinbrenner Shoe Company / Thorogood Shoes to close until April 6 - WSAW
• 10 Classic Shoes for Every Modern-Day Minimalist - Vogue
• McFeely blog: 'Avoid tight clothes, tight shoes, tight gloves' — and eat onions — was 1918 advice to avoid flu - INFORUM

These 6 Popular Shoe Brands Can be Sanitized to Safeguard Against the Coronavirus - Footwear News Posted: 20 Mar 2020 02:30 PM PDT The coronavirus has quickly introduced many Americans to the world of science, as conversations about the disease from medical experts continue to stream across broadcast, print and social media. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates the virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes, it can also linger on frequently touched surfaces such as light switches, phones and keyboards. While medical experts have not yet warned about the virus living on shoes, there's existing evidence footwear is a breeding ground for bacteria. So now is the time to consider giving shoes a good cleaning whether it's washing them by hand with detergents and disinfectants or throwing them in the washing machine. Related Need more convincing? Just last year, Ravel, a British women's footwear retailer commissioned a study examining the cleanliness of footwear, putting 10 pairs to the test to see just how clean they were. According to the results, the soles of shoes carry more bacteria and fungi than the uppers. Next, leather is better to keep clean than suede and carries less bacteria. Shoes worn at night, the survey noted, attract more bacteria and fungi on the sole than those worn to the office, which showed more bacteria on the upper. While many shoes, particularly one-piece molded footwear from brands such as Crocs and Floafers can be sanitized using simple household cleaners such as Lysol, vinegar or mixes of bleach and water, others such as Rothy's and Allbirds can be safely machine washed according to manufacturers' instructions with store-bought detergents meant for garments. Here, FN has rounded up some casual styles for men and women that are easily hand cleaned with detergent or machine washed. Crocs Classic Clog This hand-washable unisex style features ports on the upper for enhanced breathability and a pivoting heel strap for a customized fit. To buy: Crocs Classic Clog, $45. Floafers Country Club Driver A men's driving moc is made of EVA foam that is antimicrobial and odor-resistant, and features rubber outsoles for traction and comfort. To buy: Floafers Country Club Driver, $60. Rothy's Flat This easy-to-wear style made of repurposed water bottles can be machine washed using cold water, then air-dried. To buy: Rothy's Flat, $125. Allbirds Wool Runners These wool shoes can be machine washed on the wool or gentle cycle by placing in a delicates bag, but remember to remove insoles and laces before washing. Allbirds Wool Runner. CREDIT: Allbirds To buy:  Women's Wool Runner, $95. Charleston Shoe Co. Cannon Sandal A wedge style features an elasticized upper style for a customized fit and padded insole for comfort, all easily washable. To buy: Charleston Shoe Co. Cannon, $135. Bzees Niche This machine-washable casual style is designed with a stretchy upper, an antimicrobial fabric lining and OdoBan odor-control technology. To buy: Bzees Niche, $59. All products featured have been independently selected and curated by our editorial team. If you buy something through our retail links, we may earn a commission and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Want more? These Copper Socks Will Keep Your Feet Odor-Free Combat Stinky Footwear With These Kids' Shoe Sprays he Icky Reason Shoe Rentals Aren't Taking Off

San Francisco-based Allbirds giving free shoes to healthcare workers - KRON4 Posted: 20 Mar 2020 12:13 PM PDT SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- In the South Bay, Silicon Valley is doing its part to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Santa Clara County. At least half a million dollars and thousands of medical supplies has been donated to those working on the front lines but the county needs more for what's to come.

Weinbrenner Shoe Company / Thorogood Shoes to close until April 6 - WSAW Posted: 20 Mar 2020 01:55 PM PDT A spokeswoman for Weinbrenner Shoe Company / Thorogood Shoes says both the corporate office and manufacturing facilities in Merrill and Marshfield will close until April 6. Employee health was cited as the reason. "I'm saddened each day as I watch the impact COVID-19 is having on our communities. The health and safety of our employees is our highest priority. The decision to temporarily suspend operations was not taken lightly. We will work with government and health officials to safely bring our employees back to work." stated Jeff Burns, President of Weinbrenner Shoe Company, Inc. in the release. The closure is said to be immediate.

10 Classic Shoes for Every Modern-Day Minimalist - Vogue Posted: 20 Mar 2020 02:25 PM PDT I started cleaning out my closet well before the pandemic began. We were in the process of moving apartments, and I needed to downsize my wardrobe to make packing easier. As you can imagine, the move is now on hold—but the closet cleaning is ongoing. As a former accessories editor, shoes have always been my weakness. Looking across my shoe shelves, I can remember when and where I acquired nearly every pair I own. A glance at your shoe collection can map the story of your life—the black satin Gianvito Rossi stilettos I wore on the first date with my now husband; the Manolo Blahnik white moiré sandal I wore to my Newport wedding; the Tabitha Simmons embellished mule I danced all night in at a friend's restaurant opening; the Chanel ballet flat I wore every day of my maternity leave; and the trusty Jimmy Choo block-heel boot that gets me to and from the office every day. These are the wardrobe touchstones that have supported me—literally—on my walk through adult life. But as I am tasked to downsize (mostly by my husband, who jokingly calls me Imelda Marcos), I think about the ones I actually wear—and the reality, as hard as it is to admit to myself, is that I wear the same 10 pairs of shoes day in and day out. It turns out, despite my many pairs of jewel-encrusted kitten heels, I am a minimalist at heart. Even with this downsized shoe closet, I realize that I'll still remember that perfect date night even after those fabulous mules leave my closet and I can live with fewer pairs as long as they are the right pairs. I also discovered closet cleaning as a powerful stress reliever during a time filled with so many unknowns and anxiety. Plus, my shoe closet lives on with two of my closest friends who luckily wear the same size and welcome the hand-me-downs. They'll make their own memories wearing them! 1. The White Sneaker Veja Esplar white sneakers ZAPPOS $120 Shop Now 2. The Black Leather Boot Celine Claude boots in calfskin CELINE $1,850 Shop Now 3. The Classic Pump Sarah Flint Perfect pump 85 SARAH FLINT $355 Shop Now 4. The Printed Pump Miu Miu painted floral pumps FARFETCH $850 Shop Now 5. The Classic Strappy Sandal Schutz Polaina sandals SCHUTZ $170 Shop Now 6. The Ballet Flat Tabitha Simmons 15mm Hermione flats BERGDORF GOODMAN $745 $633 Shop Now 7. The Thong Sandal Sam Edelman Gigi sandals NORDSTROM $80 $60 Shop Now 8. The Satin Evening Shoe Manolo Blahnik Lurum jewel-leaf mule NORDSTROM $1,295 Shop Now 9. The Naked Sandal The Row bare-leather sandals SAKS FIFTH AVENUE $790 Shop Now 10. The Motorcycle Boot Isabel Marant Crisi suede ankle boots SAKS FIFTH AVENUE $680 Shop Now

McFeely blog: 'Avoid tight clothes, tight shoes, tight gloves' — and eat onions — was 1918 advice to avoid flu - INFORUM Posted: 20 Mar 2020 05:00 PM PDT You can read all about later. It'll also be posted on our website at inforum.com, of course. Kevin Wallevand of WDAY-TV also had a report on the 1918 pandemic and I recorded a podcast today with the archivist from the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County, Mark Peihl. But I found some archived (on microfilm) copies of The Forum and some articles from them that are just too good to not share. A couple them are funny in hindsight, as science and medicine weren't as advanced as they are now. I realize, though, at the time officials and citizens believed they were doing the right thing. Such as this list of tips to avoid the Spanish flu, printed in the Oct. 10, 1918, edition of the newspaper at the height of the pandemic hitting Fargo. City officials had taken drastic steps to avoid people coming in close contact with one another a couple of days before (the precursor to "social distancing") by closing schools, theaters and other "places of amusement." The list is mostly good, but a couple of pointers scream "EARLY 20TH CENTURY!" listen live watch live The "A.C. training camp" referred to in the article is the U.S. Army cadet officer training camp on the grounds of the North Dakota Agricultural College, now known as North Dakota State University. DOZEN POINTERS ON AVOIDING THE SPANISH FLU ARE GIVEN BY SURGEON A dozen pointers on how to prevent the spread of Spanish influenza are contained in a bulletin made public today through the A.C. training camp, the suggestions being compiled by Charles Richard, brigadier general, medical corps, acting surgeon general of the U.S. Army. Here they are: Avoid needless crowding — influenza is a crowd disease. Smother your coughs and sneezes — others do not want the germs which you would throw away. Your nose, not your mouth, is made to breathe through — get the habit. Remember the three C's — clean mouth, clean skin and clean clothes. Try to keep cool when walk and warm when you ride and sleep. Open windows — always at home at night, at the office when practicable. Food will win the war if you give it a chance — help by choosing and showing your food well. Your fate may be in your hands — wash your hands before eating. Don't let the waste products of digestion accumulate — drink a glass or two of water on getting up. Don't use a napkin, towel, spoon, fork, glass or cup which has been used by another person and not washed. Avoid tight clothes, tight shoes, tight gloves — seek to make nature your ally not your prisoner. When the air is pure breathe all of it you can — breathe deeply. Here's the pages of that newspaper that included influenza articles. The Oct. 22 edition of The Forum, under a column titled "What Women Are Doing" and without a byline to ID the writer, ran an article with the following headline: "Fargo Is Sipping Lemonade and Eating Onions to Ward Off Much Dreaded Influenza." The article, written in an airy manner, begins: Over that part of Fargo that is not confined to its bed the air of the succulent onion breathes and during the last week a large part of the grocer's business has consisted in doing up little bags of onions and little sacks of lemons. It all comes through an item published in the Forum last week concerning Mess Sergeant Albert Johnson who officiates at Camp Davens at Ayers, Mass. Sergeant Johnson wrote to his sister in Fargo that he considered the health of his company which was surrounded by influenza and not a single man under his care had yielded to the disease, due to the fact that he, Sergeant Johnson, made them a barrel of hot lemonade every evening and fed them onions at every meal. Fargo read and scarce ever has good advice been so valiantly followed. Hot lemonade became a bedtime beverage and the grocers of this city pester the life out of the vegetable man to bring onions and yet more onions and then one more bushel of onions. One merchant said wearily the other evening that during no July in his long history had he sold as many lemons as he has in the last ten days. It has almost become a problem to keep them in stock and as for onions, that plebian, indelicate, almost too pungent vegetable, the aforetime scorned and reviled of men, has come to a place of honor and esteem hitherto unknown. Its aroma floats about dainty ladies and father who used to be fond of an apple before he retired has taken to gnawing a raw onion. An article from the Oct. 22, 1918, edition of The Fargo Forum explaining how a diet of hot lemonade and onions became a favorite "remedy" to ward off influenza during the pandemic at the time. Forum photo It is difficult, honestly, to tell if the column is being straight or satirical or a mix of both. Which, I guess, might be the mark of a good column if you're in on the gag. But the column ends by dismissing the gauze facemasks recommended by doctors at the time and saying they've been replaced by the "lemon and onion diet." One last one. On Oct. 12, the peak of the panic in Fargo over the flu when it was hitting hardest, a column ran with the headline: "23,000 Fargoans Who Haven't Got The Flu Beginning To Lose Interest In Well Known Disease." It almost reads like an Onion headline from the wickedly satirical newspaper. A couple of days prior, Fargo's top health officer said he estimated 2,000 of the city's residents had contracted the flu. The column, under the heading "Society News" and again without a byline to identify the writer, begins: Most of Fargo has lost interest in speculatively feeling its throat to see if it is sore, and has wearied of sitting expectantly waiting for a sneeze and has grown tired of watching for a chill that never comes. In other words the influenza from which the other fellow is suffering is having the edge taken off as a source of perpetual and single interest. It's a heckuva read. Looks like maybe there were "flu deniers" back in 1918, too. An article from the Oct. 12, 1918, edition of The Fargo Forum, at the height of the Spanish flu pandemic locally, seems to dismiss the seriousness of the disease. Forum photo Here's the Oct. 9, 1918 edition of the newspaper, the first day when things really seemed to get ramped up as the city of Fargo closed a number of things to limit gatherings.

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