'Worishofers' granny sandal shoes make their way into Hollywood
Birmingham Star
Monday 26th July, 2010
(ANI)
Worishofers, which were known as granny sandal shoes, are now giving comfort to Hollywood stars, it has been reported.
The Worishofer (that's pronounced wer-sher-fer) is meant to ease the pain of bunions, while a shock-absorbing sole lessens the impact of walking.
But even with the promise of a comfortable stroll, it's still shocking that the less-than-chic footwear have found their way onto the famous feet of cool kids from Maggie Gyllenhaal to M.I.A. - not to mention NYC hipsters, who this summer are snapping them up in droves.
Handcrafted in Germany, the cork-soled slip-ons were designed by a podiatrist and have been manufactured since the 1940s.
In a 2007 'Today' show segment, podiatrist Suzanne Levine gave the shoes an "A+" for foot care, while a style expert acknowledged they "are made for old grandmas."
In 2010, that's exactly the draw-though the tragically hip cry comfort as their excuse for sporting the un-sexy shoes, the real allure is the so-uncool-it's-cool cred they offer.
"They're the most comfortable shoes on the planet," the New York Daily News quoted Slate magazine associate editor Jessica Grose as saying.
"And because they have a little bit of a heel, you don't feel frumpy in them," added Grose. (ANI)
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