Life…Love…LiftKits – ok, we kinda stole that from PursuitofShoes. Ashley at Pursuit of Shoes blog wrote of a great piece on LiftKits and we wanted to share with our readers.
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I’m not sure if the awesome people at MyLiftKits.com knew I was a towering 5′ 3″ tall when they sent me two pairs of LiftKits for Chics to test out (I doubt it) or if they just figured my obsession for shoes extends to all shoe accessories: decorative, height enhancement, and/or pain relief (I’m guessing the latter). Either way, I took them for a test run and I’m hooked! See my thoughts below:
What are LiftKits? LiftKits instantly and naturally increases your height up to two full inches. They are available for men and women (Chics) and not only do they give you height but they are also made of “high quality neoprene gel that helps decrease pressure on joints and relieve pressure from your spine.” Height and comfort all in one.. sign me up please!
Additional Deets:
There are two types of LiftKits for men and women, both offering different height/fit options.
Original LiftKits (for Men):
Hi-Top: Gives 1.5-2″ height increase. Good for boots and hi-top sneakers.
Lo-Top: Gives 1″ height increase. Best with regular sneakers.
Celeb Fans: Tom Cruise, Shia LaBeouf, Jeremy Piven, and Kevin Connolly
Lift Kits for Chics:
Lo-Top: Gives 1″ height increase. Best with regular sneakers.
Universal: .75-1.25″ height increase. Good for flat boots. (Men can wear these too.)
Pursuit of Shoes Thoughts:
I was given both the “Lo- Top” and “Universal” LiftKits to test out and of course my first question was “are these going to jeopardize the fit of my boots?” I don’t do sneakers except to work out . I tried the “Lo-Top” in my brown riding boots and noticed they fit a little snug so I switched to the “Universal.” The “Universal” is by far my favorite because it fits really nicely and doesn’t make your foot feel cramped. I think the “Lo-Top” is better for sneakers or shoes with laces that can be adjusted- just so you can loosen them up a bit.
My “Universal” LiftKits and I went to the mall and had a fantastically busy day of walking. They really do give you great heel support. My feet definitely weren’t as achy as they usually are after hours of shopping/running errands and the whole time I had a little more confidence knowing I was almost 2″ taller. It was lovely! I also wore them in my black OTK boots for a date night with my 6′ 4″ BF and my neck and back felt a whole lot better at the end of the night- looking up to talk to him definitely puts strain on my neck! (An additional LiftKits benefit? I think so.)
Here’s how I look at it: You love heels for their height (and beauty of course) but sometimes you just want to wear your awesome flat boots. Instead of investing in $100+ pair of hidden wedge boots you can get the LiftKits for $20 and switch them between ALL of your boots! That leaves you $80+ to spend on another pair of fabulous shoes.
For the fellas: Unfortunately you can’t wear heels to get that extra height (I mean you CAN but lets be real here) so LiftKits are the perfect way to get those extra 2″ and some additional comfort.
Spring is upon us and you know what that means… More bachelor/bachelorette parties and weddings. Whether you’re the groom, in the wedding party or just attending the wedding; but mostly the groom – don’t get caught looking like a shrimp on your wedding day. Weddings are the few times a year that many of us put real effort into looking our best. However, you can look your best and still not stand out for the right reason.
A new haircut, a well cut suit and a nice pair of Bruno Magli shoes will help, but there is no hiding height. The tall guy is gonna stand out for all the right reasons. If your the guy with the short-end of the stick, you’re going to stand out for all the wrong reasons. So, all you grooms who want to end up with fairytale wedding pictures of you and your bride, check out LiftKits. They will make you look good forever in those everlasting wedding photos.
*For dress shoes, if not a boot style, we recommend LiftKits Universal insole as they work best in lower cut dress shoes.
Skechers has a new product and new marketing campaign highlighting their “fitness footwear” called Shape-Ups. They advertise that Shape-Ups get in you in shape without forcing you to step foot in the gym. Some of the benefits of wearing Shape-Ups include strengthening your back, improving your posture, improving blood circulation, tightening abdominal muscles, reducing knee joint stress, firming calf and buttocks muscles.
We think Shape-Ups are great. However, if you don’t want to wear Shape-Ups, can’t afford new shoes or simply want to enjoy the benefits Shape-Ups allow but want to have them in your existing shoes, check out LiftKits and LiftKits for Chicks. LiftKits are a simple insole that you slip inside of your shoe that force your weight onto the balls of your feet. The result is better posture and a tightening of your calf, hamstring and buttocks muscles. Whether its Shape-Ups or LiftKits insoles, you’ll be standing tall and wearing shorts more often to show off your new toned look.
10’s of thousands of people face the challenge of having one leg shorter than the other, most commonly known as leg length discrepancy. Many of our customers have contacted us after spending their entire lives have custom shoes made and were simply fed up. Others have contacted us after hip surgeries that have left a limb shorter than the next.
The causes of a leg length discrepancy, even the most common ones, are numerous and varied. A discrepancy can result from an injury as a child, such as in a fracture that damages the cells responsible for growth of the bone, while the corresponding bone on the other leg grows normally. Some fractures can also lead to overgrowth of bone during the healing process, resulting in a longer than normal bone.
Diseases of the bone, such as osteomyelitis, can injure the growth plate, where growth in length occurs, so that a discrepancy occurs gradually over time.
Some children are born with legs that are of unequal length or bowed tibias that are accompanied with a leg length discrepancy. Functional leg length discrepancy can also result from congenital (present at birth) problems, that alter alignment of the hips, such as coxa vara and developmental dislocation of the hip. Neuromuscular problems, such as cerebral palsy, which causes problems with alignment and posture can also lead to a functional discrepancy.
Bone tumors and treatments designed to eradicate them are related to leg length discrepancy. Tumors can invade the bone’s growth plate like an infection and treatments, like chemotherapy, can also damage the plate.
Most people cant afford expensive limb lengthening surgeries. Even having custom shoes made can be costly. LiftKits can help and may allow you to wear the same shoes everyone else does for a fraction of the cost of an expensive procedure or customized shoes.
*LiftKits works in most shoes but not all. Make sure to experiment with multiple pairs to find your best fit.
The AskMen Blog outlines some of the hottest high tops right now. At LiftKits, its almost all we wear these days. They’re super stylee and as a bonus we can rock the LiftKits Hi-Top 2″ insole in them.
Here is what AskMen blog has to say about High Tops right now:
Tokyo lads are notoriously selective about their footwear. From sneaker geeks to couture-loving fashionites, it’s rare to see anyone strolling around with subpar soles. And while footwear trends may come and go, there are some classic shapes that never seem to go out of style. Case in point: the high-top sneaker. Young Tokyo types are all about blending comfort and fashion when choosing their preferred kicks, and high-top sneakers offer a good mix of the two.
Click here to see some popular high-top sneakers that Tokyo guys are sporting.
Yesterday on Oprah, the show focused on a growing trend of leg-lengthening in China. As you will see from a portion of the article below Leg Lengthing is definitely the extreme. You have to be able to spend months on end in the hospital and have 10’s of thousands of dollars to part with. Most people don’t. In any case LiftKits provide a cost effective, safe, instant and easy way to increase your height up to 2 inches.
Lisa Ling reports on the recent beauty and cosmetic surgery boom on Oprah.com.
In this part of the world, Lisa says height is a sign of status, and oftentimes, it’s a prerequisite for success. “Minimum height requirements are not unusual for many jobs, for admission to some colleges, even to land a date,” Lisa says.
As medical technology improves, more people are going under the knife to have this painful, controversial procedure, which can help patients grow anywhere from a few inches to a full foot.
At the Shanghai Height Increasing Specialized Institute, Lisa meets Dr. Bai Helong, a Chinese doctor who modernized the leg-lengthening procedure. He says his patients want to be taller for many reasons.
“China has 1.3 billion people, so getting a job is quite difficult,” Dr. Bai Helong says. “As a result, a short person not only experiences difficulty in getting a job, but also trouble in their marriage, love life, family, career and many other areas.”
Jessy, a 27-year-old who’s interested in undergoing the procedure, says she’s willing to take a year off work to grow a few inches. Currently, she’s 5′3”.
“I want to be 5′6” or 5′7”. Just being tall makes me feel much confidence,” she says. “I’m always jealous when I see tall girls walking around. I just want to be just like them.”
Dr. Bai’s patients go to great lengths to stand a few inches above their competition. “Pain is definitely a part of the procedure, which is both horrifying and miraculous,” Lisa says.
To lengthen the leg, holes are drilled into the leg bone and screws are inserted to stabilize an adjustable leg brace. Then, surgeons carefully saw the leg bone in half below the knee, and the braces slowly stretch the bones apart. Over time, Dr. Bai says new bone grows into the gap and increases the person’s height.
Lisa says most patients are out of commission for at least six months after the surgery, and others remain in seclusion from friends and family for a full year. At this time, the bulky braces are removed, and the new bone is hard enough to withstand normal activity.
Despite the pain and price—anywhere from $10,000 to $40,000—Lisa says patients think it’s worth the sacrifice. “If this is something that does make people feel better, far be it for us to intrude our opinions,” she says. “But it certainly is very extreme. I had never experienced anything quite like it.”
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See what Dr. Matthew Pinto has to say about LiftKits and leg-lengthening procedures:
Moviemakers and celebrities gathered at the Tweet House during the 2010 Sundance Film Festival to discuss the convergence of film, branding and new media along with support the relief efforts in Haiti. In between panel discussion celebrities and media moguls rubbed elbows while enjoying a drink and grabbing some Swag from this years sponsors; Smashbox Cosmetics, G-Drive by Hitachi, LiftKits, Monster Energy and many more.
Adrian Grenier (Entourage), Beau Bridges, Joseph Gordon-Levitt (500 Days of Summer), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Los Angeles Lakers), LeVar Burton (Reading Rainbow and Star Trek) and Daymond John (Shark Tank) spoke on the Panel mostly centered around their individual experiences with Twitter – moderated by Steve Broback of the Parnassus Group.
During the Sunday Tweetup, the hosts invited talent and other Sundance Festival attendees to gather and “Tweet” messages encouraging their followers to make donations to the organizations that are accepting funds related to the Haitian disaster.
Proceeds raised from corporate sponsors of the event to be sent to benefit the victims. Matt McKenna CEO of GiveOnTheGo.com which powers Wyclef’s Yele organization was on hand to discuss the power of text, mobile and short messages after their recent fundraising success to benefit Haiti.
Other celebrities seen at the Tweetup event included:
Alicia Sixtoes, Amir Talai, Bob Saget, Camille Mana, Christy Carlson Romano, Colin Devlin, Hakeen Ke-Kazim, Jason Ritter, Jay Duplass, Jonah Hill, Josh Madden, Julie McNiven, Lily Holleman, Mark Duplass, May Wang, Michael Chiklis, Stephanie Reese, Steve Jones, Tyler Hilton and Wilmer Valderrama
The first weekend of Sundance has ended and if you stick around past today, you’ll be one of the few. Everything, and I mean everything, happened between Thursday and Sunday. There will still be premieres and other films to watch throughout the week but almost all of the gifting and celeb sightings will wane after Monday. In the past, there was that push to spread the events and hubbub to last until Sundance closed, but with the economy, it’s back to crushing it on opening weekend.
I made a mad dash, therefore, to start my product march. I walked into the crammed Sky Suite at the Sky Lodge near Main Street and immediately started mingling and eyeballing the products set aside for VIPs. It was the final day for them so a few of the Suite’s sponsors were ‘gifted out.’ Not so for the Perky Jerky dude who insisted I try his caffeinated beef jerky and handed me packets of the mighty meat.
See, not everything gifted at Sundance is targeted for the rich and elite. Just those that dig pampering. I could barely squeeze past all of the cliques of filmmakers and pretty women to speak with the EOS people. All this schmoozing was making me parched. I could either belly up to the Eldridge bar from New York City where DJ Spider was spinning or throw back a cappuccino from Café Bustelo. The company was promoting a sinfully rich hot chocolate (made with milk, not water) and single-serving cappuccino packets. Between the espresso and my Low-carb Monster drink, I moved into mission mode for the ultimate coup.
Former supermodel Rachel Hunter fawned all over pieces from Italian jewelry designer Rebecca and they generously lavished her with a double-chain necklace and $500 chunky stone ring. The brand creates edgy, sexy pieces in stainless steel, bronze and semi-precious stones. After the reps were done snapping a slew of ‘Rachel’ shots, the host turned to me with a warm welcome as if I were just as cool as she was. See, not everyone at Sundance ignores you if you’re not in a film! I walked with a gilded bronze pendant necklace with a price tag hovering around $600. Gulp. The line is featured at J. Brooks at The Gateway and Fashion Plaza in Murray if you’d like some hands-on shopping of your own.
Just as I was starting to feel extra special, AMC Theaters provided the reality check. AMC gave VIPs a premiere pass for free movie-going at all AMC Theaters for the year. I got a box of Gummi Stars and Twizzlers. Guess it’s a good thing for me that there are no AMC Theaters in Utah. Two other sponsors at the Sky Suite payed it forward by donating to Haiti. Premium LG Group got celebs to sign a limited edition Burton-Corona Snowboard to auction off with a partner charity site. Give gave away gift cards for Global Giving where VIPS choose from about 15 Haitian relief efforts.
One of the coolest gifts and giving idea came from Blanket America (http://www.blanketamerica.com/). One side of the blanket features Obama’s inaugural speech (where he mentions “our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness”), the other, a true old-school patchwork quilt of 13 different fabrics representing our original 13 colonies. For every Patchwork Heritage Quilt gifted at Sundance, Blanket America will give another to the needy. Blanket America aims to provide 1 million blankets to our country’s neediest citizens this year.
How funny I must have looked trotting down Main Street carrying a quilted blanket as I weaved between hordes of people in black peacoats and impractical shoes. I had 10 minutes to get to the Tweet House before they shut down for good. I heard Hitachi’s G-Technology was gifting harddrives. Now we’re talking.
Twitter staked out Park City’s The Shop yoga studio for their multi-tiered showcase of all things social and digital. This first “Tweet House” featured daytime panel discussions, product-gifting, evening special events and performances with live interactive video broadcasts from the “Tweet House,” on Ustream.com. The warehouse space off of Park Avenue was bumping for ‘happy hour’ but the sponsor tables were still manned. I snagged a killer vintage-style cotton shirt from Cohesive before scanning the room for G-Tech. Lots of media technology, from sound systems to web interfaces, lined the perimeter. It seemed out of place to find Lift Kits insoles. The shoe insoles add an inch of height where no one can see. But I suppose we can all find amusement as the ‘bigger person’. Plus, I always wanted to be 5′7″.
Aha! I zeroed in. Erin fervently shook my hand and introduced me to the Macbook-compatible G Drive mobile 500 GB USB. The sleek, white porcelain box -just slightly bigger than an iTouch – matches the latest Apple notebooks.
“The Sundance Film Festival is the largest U.S. gathering for independent cinema and is the perfect venue for our G-Technology products,” said Hitachi Global Storage Technologies spokesman Mike Cordano. “We are pleased to help increase the vitality of independent film and filmmakers, and expand our reach within the film community.”
Every sponsor I spoke with said the same thing. They welcomed Sundance as the springboard to exposing them to the world. Can’t wait to dive back in tomorrow.
Congratulations to Kylie from Monroe, Georgia for answering our twitter question and winning a free set of LiftKits for Chicks.
To Jennifer from Spring, Texas for answering our Blog question about LiftKits commercials on SpikeTV and to all the rest for fanning our Facebook page:
Mike from Torrance, California
Geoff from Laguna Hills, California
Zach from Newport Beach, California
Victoria from New York, New York for all winning free LiftKits.
Make sure to keep your eye out on our twitter, Facebook page and blog updates for future chances to win free LiftKits.
Many people desire to be taller than they are. This is because there are many positive attributes associated with being tall. People who are tall are considered to be honorable, successful, proud, and strong. There have even been studies done that point out that height is directly related to success in the business world, as well as with people of the opposite sex. Who wouldn’t want to be tall?
If you are vertically challenged, you can do a little something to give yourself a height advantage. This can be achieved by wearing elevator insoles also known as shoe lifts. These inserts will give you a natural appearance of height. They can increase your height by up to two inches. Two inches doesn’t seem like a lot, but consider standing next to someone who is 5′ 8″ and another person who is 5′ 10″ tall; there is quite a bit of difference. But the best thing about elevator insoles is that you do not have to tell people that you are wearing them. They are disguised and hide neatly in your shoes vs. elevator shoe, which you can visibly see the extra inches on the outside of the shoe.
You can get all different types of elevator insoles. Full length inserts will provide you with the most support. Full inserts will support your heal, the ball of your foot, and your arch. You can also get half model inserts. These insoles will only support your heel, but they can, however, be used in a variety of different shoes. This means that if you plan to use your inserts on a daily basis, and you want to use a product that can fit easily inside any shoe, you should consider getting the heel lift model.
Check out this write up from Jacinta O’Halloran in the “Found it. Loved it.” shopping section of DivineCaroline.com
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Take your boots from made for walking to made for talking, or even, gawking, with these very cool adjustable leather and chain harnesses. They come in in black, brown, and camel leather with brass or silver, and you can wear them solo or as a pair—either way they’ll completely upgrade your long and short boots, and even shoes.
$35 each; $70 pair Find it at the2bandits.com
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I used to go umbrella-less and hat-less in the hopes that a little rain and sun would make me grow. But, instead of a growth spurt, I got bad hair and a burned nose. If you’re looking to add a few inches to your height without resorting to limb-lengthening, get yourself a Lift Kit. Already a big hit with men like Tom Cruise and the oompa loompas, these orthopedically-designed sole inserts are now available for women’s shoes. They’re supposed to improve posture, too.
$19.95 Find them at myliftkits.com
#3 Jean Straps
Is there anything worse than a big lump of jean causing lumps in your veins, or worse, bumps in your boots? These removable and adjustable jean straps are like garter clips or stirrups for your jeans; just clip ‘em on, get on your boots, and then go about your day neatly.
$9.99 Find it at jeanstraps.com
Over the next week we will be running commercials on Spike TV, the Military Channel and G4 network. Keep your eyes peeled. If you see one air and you send us an email or tweet (@liftkits) with the time and station it aired on we will send you a free set of our LiftKit Hi-Tops, Lo-Tops and Universals.
If you are hoping for a late life growth spurt, then I’ve got bad news for you, it is not coming. Most men stop growing in their late teens. If you have passed this age, and your still standing at five foot six, then it looks likes that’s how tall you are going to be for the rest of your life. Fortunately, you do not have to appear this way anymore. You can increase your height in a way that will look natural. The best way to do this is with inserts.
Inserts will fit inside your shoes and lift your heels. This will give you the appearance of being tall, and it will hide your support within your shoes. If you want to increase your height, this is the best way to go about it. But there are a few things that you need to know about inserts before you buy.
First, you have to get ready for a posture change. Have you ever noticed how straight and tall women appear when wearing heels. The inserts will do the same; by forcing to stand more on the balls of your feet, you will stand taller with better posture. Inserts raise your heel to make you appear taller. This small change will alter the way your weight is distributed. If you are going to be wearing height increasing insoles you need to make sure that they are as comfortable as they can be, and offer a lot of support.
The best way to tell if a product is comfortable is to try them on. If you are going to buy yours on the internet, however, you should make sure that they are made of molded gel or neoprene. This is typically the most supportive, and most comfortable type of insert.
You also have to choose which type of insert you want. Do you want to increase your height with a full insole, a half insole, or an adjustable one. A full insert will give you the most support, while the half model will offer you the greatest flexibility in shoe wear
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ — In 2009 Lift Kits for men were introduced, quickly becoming an instant must have and best kept secret for men looking to elevate their stature. Lift Kits designer Derek White now introduces a new line for women called Lift Kits For Chicks, an orthopedically designed insert that fits directly into any women’s boot, sneaker or closed flat, adding instant boost and comfort.
Joining the ranks of the latest surge of items that make women and men taller, tighter, firmer, younger, prettier…the list goes on and on, Lift Kits For Chicks accomplishes so much by simply slipping into a pair of shoes! A few inches of height automatically gives the illusion of a few inches off the middle or anywhere else, resulting in a sleeker, sexier, more confident appearance. Lift Kits for Chicks offers a safe, easy and inexpensive way to have a little fun with a little added height when you don’t want to sacrifice the sore feet that heels give you. Women’s Lift Kits come in two models, the low top and the universal – adding .75″ to 1-1/2″ of natural height increase and amazing comfort. Lift Kits will truly put a bounce in your step!
Lift Kits, originally for men, have created quite a buzz in Hollywood among talent and stylists. Stars such as Tom Cruise, Rex Lee, Kevin Connolly, Justin Brescia and Peter Facinelli have discovered this discreet way to add a little lift to their look. The insoles have been featured on Footwear News, Good Day LA, The Today Show, The Tyra Show, In Touch and Star.
Here a suggestive little assortment of ‘09 Holiday ideas that will help you and your friends walk into 2010 feeling a little bit better.
1. An essential item for both men and women are Moleskine Notebooks, whether its an inspirational idea, business notes or for jotting down someones phone # – its a must have. $10 Classic Hardcover Notebook, Moleskine
2. Get up and go! It doesn’t matter where, a plane ticket is most certainly one of the best presents one can receive. Virgin Airways
3. Gotta have a pair of these throwbacks in the drawer. $19.95 Black Nylon BluBlockers
4. I just bought 5 pairs! If you wanna give someone the hottest pair of shoes around, give them a pair of Creative Recs. $140 Creative Recreation Ponti High Tops
5. Super Original, super eco-friendly. Around $40-$50, see where you can get yours by visiting Livity.org
6. Capture the moment with a Flip. Flip video recorders are too easy to use and even easier to post your content on Facebook and Youtube. $149.99 Flip Camcorder
7. For all you ladies! The best way to transform any pair of boots! $70 a pair $35 each, The 2 Bandits
8. Know a friend who could use a couple more inches…of height? Check out our LiftKits Hi-Top version. Worn best in high top sneakers (like Creative Recs) or in boots. $25 a pair, LiftKits
9. Tavik, a Southern California lifestyle brand kicking out some killer threads for this holiday season. $49 Tavik “Gruseome” Flannel
10. The Bose iPhone/iPod speaker system is a little pricey, but well worth it. The Bose speaker system allows you to enjoy your music or a friends anywhere. $269.95 Bose Series II digital music system
Our friends, The 2 Bandits have just published their Holiday Gift Guide. We loved it so much we wanted to share with you! Keep an eye out for our own coming later this week.
The holiday season is always a joyous, yet hectic, time of year and making lists becomes a must! We thought we’d compile our favorite gifts to give (and receive!) this year-and of course, to share with you:
1. After the recent passing of Sam Haskins, I pulled out one of my favorite photography books, Cowboy Kate and Other Stories, from my bookshelf and it’s now sitting on my coffee table in his memory–an amazingly beautiful & inspirational book. $30, Amazon
2. You no longer need to lament over the loss of Polaroid film thanks to Fuji’s Instax Instant Camera! $130, Urban Outfitters
3. Flea markets are a treasure trove of amazing gift possibilities. I’m on the lookout for vintage costume jewelry & apothecary jars this month at the Alameda Flea Market.
4. I LOVE Baggu! These colorful reusable bags are super durable, hold a ton of groceries, and come in a tiny pouch–perfect for your purse. And what’s more chic than being eco-friendly? $8, Baggu
5. Another essential item that holds a permanent place in my purse is my Moleskine Notebook–for all those spur of the moment ideas, inspirations & notes. $10 Classic Hardcover Notebook, Moleskine
6. Kerry Cassill Bedding is designed using the lightest luxe cotton from India. I am addicted to her beachy bohemian style prints and find any excuse to add more quilts, pillowcases, etc to my collection. $182 Beach Blanket, Kerry Cassill
7. Riders. The best way to transform any pair of boots! $70 a pair $35 each, The 2 Bandits
8. We are obsessed with Free People’s Lace Bandeau. Available in almost every color of the rainbow, these are fun to layer with just about everything–and super comfortable too! $28, Free People
9. Ever wish you could just add the littlest bit of height to your step? LiftKits has just released sole inserts for women and I’m dying to try these out in my flat boots! $20 a pair, LiftKits
10. Update that special someone’s (and elephant lover’s) desk with Iomoi’s Elephant Tape Dispenser. I mean, does it get any cuter?! $158, Iomoi
Yes, LiftKits is now introducing its model for women/girls. We are calling them LiftKits for Chicks. LiftKits for Chicks allow all women the opportunity to have the height without the heels and to dress down without losing the height.
LiftKits for Chicks do not, obviously work in women’s flats but are great for fashionable flat boots, Uggs as well laced tennis shoes.
They will be available o the website in 2-3 weeks (mid October ‘09) so keep checking in. We will be offering two models:
LK-1W is our Universal shoe insole that will be able to fit into almost any shoe (3/4″)
and LK-2W is our Classic Lo-Top model which will give you an extra inch in height.
Bobbie Thomas, fashion contributor to the Today Show loves LiftKits in her The strange, the stylish and the just plain silly piece on the Today Show.
Style secrets for men
Ladies have depended on padded bras, Spanx and platform shoes to help flatter their figures for years ó and now guys are getting in on the action. Hollywood hunks such as Tom Cruise, Shia LeBeouf and “Entourage” stars Jeremy Piven and Kevin Connolly are wearing LiftKits shoe insoles to get an extra two inches of height ($20-$25; myliftkits.com). Click here to read the entire article.
What you need to know about buying & wearing LiftKits
Make sure to follow the “How to wear” category on the LiftKits blog to stay up to date with the latest informtion on how to best wear your LK’s.
Before buying LiftKits know that:
1. They come in Pairs
2. They are 1 size fits all (they fit in 9 1/2 up but can bee trimmed to fit smaller size – see blog article below)
3. They are meant for Men (Womens are coming in October)
4. Lo-Top models are made for either low ankle supported shoes (tennis shoes or other laced shoes) or high ankle supported shoes (Boots, High-Tops etc…)
5. Hi-Top models are made only for high ankle supported shoes like boots and high tops
6. if you are buying for loafers, slip-ons or well fitted dress shoes you may want to wait to purchase our ‘Universal’ product coming this October. Also see info below on wearing Liftkits.
7. If you have any questions or concerns before buying dont hesitate to contact us for advice – info@myliftkits.com We like helping out and sometimes it takes a bit of coaching to get it right. See our faq’s for additional information.
When wearing LiftKits know that:
1. It helps to experiment (try different shoes -LK’s dont always work in the 1st pair of shoes you throw them in)
2. Let the insole settle & mold to both your shoe and foot. You will notice it fitting better after a few times of use.
3. loosen your laces (this creates less pressure and more room for the top of your foot)
4. buy a half to full size bigger shoe to create more room in your shoe for both the lift and your foot.
5. start with the lesser lift and move up as you feel more comfortable wearing them.
The Hills star Audrina Patridge and her rumored boyfriend, Derek White (in Creative Recreation shoes), grab lunch together at Breadbar on Wednesday (September 23) in Beverly Hills, Calif. (FYI: Derek is also the creator of LiftKits, a foot insert that increases height.)
Some of you may ask, “how does this relate to shoe insole that make you taller?” Well, it doesnt. But it does involve Derek White, the idea man behind LiftKits and therefore its LK News worthy. There has been a lot of buzz around “who” and why Derek was with Audrina – of The Hills.
Here’s a snap shot from some of the magazines/blogs:
The Hills actress Audrina Patridge was spotted having lunch this week with a hunky mystery man. Life & Style can reveal him as Derek White, a model and creator of LiftKits, a foot insert that increases height.
Audrina and the model dined out at Breadbar in Beverly Hills on Wednesday. An insider tells Life & Style, “Derek is an old friend. They had lunch and caught up.”
The Hills star Audrina Patridge and her rumored boyfriend, Derek White (in Creative Recreation shoes), grab lunch together at Breadbar on Wednesday (September 23) in Beverly Hills, Calif. (FYI: Derek is also the creator of LiftKits, a foot insert that increases height.)
. I tried the “Lo-Top” in my brown riding boots and noticed they fit a little snug so I switched to the “Universal.” The “Universal” is by far my favorite because it fits really nicely and doesn’t make your foot feel cramped. I think the “Lo-Top” is better for sneakers or shoes with laces that can be adjusted- just so you can loosen them up a bit.
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