What You Really Want This Year- Foot Nerd Edition

Cutesy boot cuffs – I have a lot of fun with boot toppers paired with my toe socks. You can go wild with colors and textures, but still keep your toes free inside your boots. I’m looking at ordering these ones for myself:

• Patterned cuffs
• Cable knit cuffs
• Plain (colorful options) cuffs

Wool Socks – You can never go wrong with cozy socks. I also like these from Knitido Plus (and you can use code ANYA20 for 20% off).

Fleece Lined Stirrup Tights – I have a few of these in different colors and they have been so great for keeping warm in the winter with skirts and dresses. And with the stirrup bottom you can use your own toe socks!

Wide Toe Box Slippers – They never fail as a holiday gift! I’ve listed my favorites in the link here, but currently am wearing the Mukishoes Pantufa most often.

Wool Insoles – this is an easy gift that really makes your shoes and slippers comfier and cozier. I use them all winter long.

Ice Cleats – If you have icy winters, these are excellent and work with all of my barefoot boots.

Toe Spacers – I like Correct Toes best (especially if you have small feet), but for a cheaper option the ones from Toe Spacer and Naboso Technology spacers are good too.

Yoga balls – I have been using these exact massage balls for 8 years now. They are so good for getting into the soft tissue of the feet and I regularly use the two balls together in the mesh bag on the base of my neck/head and spine.

Another good foot release tool is the Naboso Neuroball.

TFC Solemate – Because a balance beam can take up a lot of space, this is a good alternative that you can do a lot of fun things with.

Walking desk – One of the best things I’ve done for my health in a long time. With this walking desk (I linked exact one) and the Movemate below I am using my standing desk much more frequently and I find that my low back is a lot happier.

I am able to move the treadmill fairly easily (not advised if you have mobility issues), and it’s soo much cheaper than a huge treadmill – but it still goes to running speed when not under a desk.

Movemate – Love this movement board for working at my computer. My kids also have a lot of fun on it. If you are someone who needs to wiggle a lot, it’s genuinely soothing. It rocks back and forth, twists, rotates, and moves in all kinds of fun ways.

Indoor jungle gym – Not just for kids! This was a Christmas gift for our family a few years ago and it has brought so much movement and joy. My boys and their friends use it to burn off energy in the winter, and the adults join in on occasion too. It’s easy to take a swing or a hang when you walk by, and all those little moments add up to improve your health. If you don’t have kids you can find versions more geared for adult exercise.

Cushy washable rugs – We try to spend a lot of time on the floor, because it keeps your joints limber and your strength up. But I want the ground to be comfortable AND I want it to be clean. So we use washable rugs with a thick floor pad in fun prints to encourage use. I am obsessed with this Midnight print we have in our basement.

Bamboo laptop desk for floor sitting – Sometimes I take a break from my standing desk and work sitting on the floor or on a chair. I like this bamboo tray as a low table for just such an occasion. Makes it easier for me to be mobile with work without having to look so far down at my laptop.

Venn Design Air Chair and Floor Cushions – I use my Air Chair at my desk when I move it to sitting height, and I roll around and stretch out on it when I need a break. The floor cushions dot my living room and are perfect for low tables or floor sitting.

Rock mat – Longtime favorite in our house! This is a fun acupressure mat that we like to walk on. Gives a good foot massage too.

Nugget Play Couch – these have provided endless fun for my children, and are a nice seating option for Justin and I as well. They float around the house, sometimes used as a fort or crash landing pad and sometimes a place to lay down and read. Ten Little also has a similar one that looks good!

Anthropologie Colette – A barefoot shoe hero – such great wide leg pants for displaying your shoes and boots! They’re soft and stretchy, and come in a variety of options for different body types.

Anthropologie Corduroy Colette – The Colette comes in a bunch of versions. I also love these corduroy pants for fall and winter.

J Crew Wide Leg Crops – These are not the exact ones I’m wearing here (and in lots of my photos/videos), but they are the closest I’ve found. The legs are wide, but not so wide, and the length is just right to let your barefoot shoes shine.

Not Perfect Linen Puglia pants – Code ANYASREVIEWS15 gives you 15% off any NPL purchase until Dec. 20th. These are the perfect linen pants. And you can get them tailored with up to 3 unique modifications. For high quality linen that is custom made to your measurements, this is a dang good price. And it means you can get them the perfect length. I bought my first pair 1.5 years ago and have washed and worn them a ton – you wouldn’t even know!

They have a heavy linen fall/winter collection too.

Not Perfect Linen Sarah pants – Code ANYASREVIEWS15 gives you 15% off any NPL purchase until Dec. 20th. Another excellent option – these have a zipper and belt hole loops for a more elevated look. Because they don’t have a full elastic waistband, I find it stretches out between washes. After a while I have to start wearing a belt! For that reason I reach for my Puglia pants more often, but still adore the Sarah.

Madewell Kick Out Crop Pants – Love these in black with black boots!

Madewell 90’s straight jeans. I also like the look of these Wide Leg Vintage jeans.

Madewell Flea Market Flare – Looks like only black in stock right now. Hopefully more colors come back for spring, because these are the best flare pants I’ve tried!

Abercrombie Mom Jeans – These come in 5 different lengths!! Mine are extra short, which makes for easier boot styling (I am 5’3″ with shorter legs/longer torso).

Athleta Seaside Pants – An excellent straight leg lounge pant that comes in lengths and looks fab with barefoot shoes. Mine are the cropped version, but I like full length too.

I also have an older version of these wide leg pants that I adore, but I find them a little too long with my barefoot shoes (even in petite).

Abercrombie Coat – This is a great wool coat that comes in lengths. It’s the best cut I’ve found for a sleek look with barefoot boots, because you can get the length you need for your body type.

Loft green coat – Y’all are always asking about this coat! I got it 5 years ago, but just saw it came back this season (not exactly the same design, but same color and fabric)!

My best black wool coat is also from Loft (but not available anymore)!

Abercrombie Elegant Dresses – I can always find here a lot of dressy outfits that come in petite, regular and tall lengths. Particularly because fancy outfits are often paired with high heels, getting the right length on a dress can really make or break the outfit.

This is the exact dress I’m wearing (almost gone now), but they have updated versions of the Giselle that are similar.

Anthropologie Dresses – Another great source for fancy dresses that come in extended sizing and petite length so you don’t have to alter to wear with flat shoes.

This is the one I’m wearing, but there are so many pretty options!

Loft Dresses – Always some lovely dresses and skirts available from Loft that come in Petite, Regular, and Tall. (The one I’m wearing here not in stock anymore).