The ShoesRx Scoop

Hallux by Fidelio is an Austrian shoe manufacturer. Started in 1995 as a shoe wholesaler, the owners decided to change direction and began producing comfort sandals and slippers. Since producing their first shoes the company has grown quickly and steadily each year, producing over 100,000 shoes for the first time in 2010. Hallux by Fidelio has been available throughout Europe in recent years and is now making its debut in the US market.

Hallux by Fidelio offers several unique features in their shoes which offer the wearer support and superior comfort. Most of their shoes offer Magic-Stretch panels. This unique idea offers support and cushioning for people who suffer from bunions. This panel offers extra cushioning and actually stretches to help support and relieve pressure on the bunion. Furthermore, the Magic Stretch panel works to hide the bunion making it less noticeable from the outside of the shoe.

Hallux by Fidelio shoes also offer light-weight polyurethane air-cushioned soles. The construction of the soles enable a dynamic rolling motion of the foot with each step taken. The air-cushioned soles also provide added stability along both sides of the shoe, providing support and aiding in proper foot placement with every step. The shoes also feature Strobel construction, where the upper is stitched to a flexible material rather than glued to a fiberboard, giving the shoe better flexibility, durability and more stability.

The Velcro Magic-Stretch Shoe is a comfort walking shoe by Hallux by Fidelio. It features the unique Magic Stretch panel that cushions, supports and provides relief for bunions while minimizing their appearance from the outside of the shoe. The shoe's Velcro closure allows the wearer to further customize the fit of the shoe. The Velcro Magic- Stretch Shoe also offers Hallux by Fidelio's Eco-certified natural cork removable insole with deep heel cup construction for added support while allowing use of custom orthotic inserts. The shoe also offers a light-weight polyurethane air-cushioned insole that supports the foot and promotes a dynamic rolling foot motion with every step. The Velcro Magic- Stretch Shoe is available in several colors and UK sizes 3-9 (US 5-11) in the company's J-last which is comparable to a medium width.

The Fabia is a sandal offered by Hallux by Fidelio. The Fabia also features the company's Magic-Stretch panel that that cushions, supports and provides relief for bunions while minimizing their appearance from the outside of the shoe. It also features Hallux by Fidelio's removable natural ECO-certified cork footbed that is anatomically molded, as well as a lightweight polyurethane air-cushioned sole for superior comfort. The Fabia is as stylish as it is comfortable featuring decorative metal accents, fashionable leather cutouts and contrasting stitching on the sides of the sandal. It is available in several colors and UK sizes 3-9 (US 5-11) in the company's J-last which is comparable to a medium width.

The Gracia with Backstrap is a sandal offered by Hallux by Fidelio. The Gracia also features the company's Magic-Stretch panel that that cushions, supports and provides relief for bunions while minimizing their appearance from the outside of the shoe. It also features Hallux by Fidelio's removable Carbosan footbed contains memory foam technology, odor reduction and anti-bacterial materials, as durable polyurethane sole for superior comfort. The Gracia is as stylish as it is comfortable featuring decorative metal accents, and a natural cork wedge heel. It is available in several colors and UK sizes 3-9 (US 5-11) in the company's J-last which is comparable to a medium width.

Klogs was founded in 1999, by their parent company Latitudes Inc., that has been producing shoe components for many popular brands for over 40 years. Klogs was founded to preserve jobs when many of the company's customers began turning to overseas manufacturers to purchase the same shoe components at a lower price. Klogs has their production and offices all based in Missouri and a majority of their shoes are produced in the USA.

All Klogs have been tested and proven slip resistant in dry, oily and wet conditions. Their polyurethane soles are shock absorbing and offer excellent energy return while walking to prevent tired feet. Klogs are also perfect for orthotic inserts as they offer a deep heel cup and a removable anti-microbial footbed.

The Alpine is a stylish fleece-lined boot by Klogs. Its soft leather upper, decorative leather tie bow and contrasting stitching details give the boot a rugged yet stylish look. The Alpine's double gore panels on the side ensure the boot is easily removed and put on. Its removable anti-microbial, odor resistant footbed and polyurethane sole that is slip resistant and shock absorbing ensures that the Alpine offers superior comfort as well as a stylish look! It is offered in full and half sizes from 6-11.

The Cape May is a casual flat by Klogs. Designed after the classic Mary Jane, the Cape May offers a roomy toe box, sleek lines and a hook and loop closure ankle strap. The upper is constructed using high quality full grain leather and feature stylish cut-out detailing along the collar of the shoe. It features a polyurethane sole that is slip-resistant, shock absorbing and has a removable fabric lined anti-microbial footbed. The Cape May is offered in full and half sizes from 6-11.

The Abilene is a polyurethane clog by Klogs. It is featured in a variety of colors and features a faux wood-grain finish on the sides of the sole. The Abilene's complete polyurethane construction enables the clog to be extremely lightweight and easily cleaned. The sole is slip-resistant and shock absorbing. The Abilene's stylish colors and superior comfort enable the wearer to stand for hours without foot pain or fatigue. It also features a removable anti-microbial footbed. The Abilene is available in unisex sizing from 6-13 in medium widths and 7-13 in wide widths and is made in the USA.