"In this day and age, they sell those little toe shoes, " he says, referring to popular glovelike minimalist shoes that hug each toe.

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And while we're obsessing over details, don't forget to pin your name and cell phone number to the inside of your kids' clothes and make sure your family wears closed-toe shoes to the park.

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Trends and fashion cycles were significantly lengthened during the recession, when it was suicide for designers and retailers to expect shoppers to chuck a wardrobe every six to 12 months and buy new pointy shoes when round toe was in last season.

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Shoes with a wide toe box and narrow heel are undeniably ugly, he adds.

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Thompson said people should always wear padded, acrylic-blend socks, which wick moisture away from the foot, under properly fitted shoes that have plenty of toe room and support.

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The risk of developing bunions - bony growths on the big toe - is linked to your family, not your shoes, a US study has shown.

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In America ski boots attract a zero tariff, but golf shoes can face a 10% rate, and steel-toe-capped boots 37.5%.

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Bending down to change back into his shoes, Wolfowitz removed a slipper, revealing a large hole in the toe of one gray wool sock.

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Near 14th Street, a toe-deep water feature spills over the walkway, encouraging pedestrians to remove their shoes and wade through a rippling pond as a rustic border of cattails catches the breeze.

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