On Your Mark, Get Set....

We're in the final countdown! It's less than one week until the Manitoba Marathon and it's obvious with a lot of runners out this past weekend that there are a lot of people training for the big run!

We know that most of you who have been training for months now have your gear and you're all set to run this weekend. But this week we're going to talk about some of the different running footwear and accessories that we carry in store. Have you been experiencing any foot, leg, or lower back pain while running recently? You may be wearing the wrong pair of shoes and not even know it! 

There are three types of shoes we will be looking at this week. Running shoes, training shoes, and walking shoes. You might think it's easy enough to just walk into a store, see a pair of shoes you like, grab them in your size and you're good to go. Every runner has a different foot and running style, which is why it's always good to talk to our fit specialists before choosing a running shoe.

Even little things like the type of socks and how you tie your shoes can change how your feet perform when you run. Don't worry, we'll cover that too!

Stay tuned this week to check out some featured athletic shoes and what you need to get the most out of your training. If you're not participating in the marathon this year but looking to sign up for some other runs, check them out here.

Happy Running! 

Walk and Ride All Day Long

June is a very busy month here in Winnipeg! There's lots of events kicking off summer, school is finishing up, and people are really getting into vacation mode!

One event that most of us are very familiar with is the annual Red River Exhibition, which this year takes place June 12th to 21st. So many rides, food, attractions and entertainment to keep you walking around for hours! This can mean a lot of foot pain for those who don't wear the proper footwear. Let us help you take care of that before it becomes a problem!

Going to the fair in the summer can be a great time, especially when the weather is beautiful. The problem is, a lot of people pick sandals or flip flops to wear because they keep their feet cool and if they need to take them off for certain rides, they can. The problem is that when you walk around for two, three, even four hours in little pieces of rubber your feet are going to be very sore by the end of the day. That, and lots of rides now require you to have closed toe shoes because of safety regulations.

So now what are your options? Well of course a walking or running shoe would be your first (and best) choice for comfort and long lasting wear. The only downside is it's going to be a little warmer for your feet, and the dreaded sock tan that so many of us work so hard to avoid in the summer.

We've picked out some shoes for men, women and kids that will not only give you all day comfort, but will keep your feet cool all day long! Check out our Facebook and Instagram this week to see our top picks for you!

Our number one tip: leave the flip-flops at home. Do you know how big the exhibition park is? If you plan on walking through the entire thing, your feet are going to pay for that with blisters. Come in and check out our selection this week so that you can enjoy the Red River Ex and new shoes too!

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter and Construction

If you've lived in Winnipeg for a year or longer, you'll know that we experience more than four seasons. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter....and the dreaded construction season. Construction used to only happen in the summer time, but it seems now that it happens in conjunction with all the four seasons listed prior to it. It can be a huge headache for drivers and pedestrians to see those orange pylons everywhere on the commute to work. Sometimes it can be an even bigger pain for those working in the construction zones.

Having comfortable and suitable footwear for anything you're doing whether it be running, walking, working in a restaurant or a construction zone is so important. Your feet are no good to you when they're sore or blistered which is why it's so important to have the right footwear.

Construction workers have to make sure they have the right footwear that is CSA certified. They're on their feet all day, so comfort is also a big factor. We have a variety of safety footwear in store that highlight the following features:

- removable insole
- wider/deeper toe box
- good traction
- lightweight
- good shock absorption
- anti fatigue
- CSA Certified

This week we'll be featuring our different styles for both men and women, and how they stand up against other brands. We want to remind you as well, that when you try on Keen Safety Shoes in our store until June 12th, you can enter to win some great prizes from Keen, Ticketmaster, and Tim Horton's! No time like right now to come in and check them out!

Vintage Photo Match Game

The moment we've all been waiting for is almost here...the weekend!

We've got a busy weekend ahead with our in-store Doors Open promotion! We wanted to give a quick overview of how it works so you know what's going on!

If you visit our downtown location this weekend, whether it's while you're attending Doors Open or just shopping around, you can play our Vintage Photo Match Game!

How Do You Play?

Come to our downtown store and tell any of our fit specialists you want to play the photo match game. They will get you a copy of the game, and away you go! There are 15 photos for you to match to their correct names. If you match all 15 correctly you'll be entered into the draw for our gift basket!

When?

This weekend! Any time on Saturday or Sunday you can come down. The catch, the games need to be handed in by 5 PM on Sunday to be entered into the draw!

Where?

This is only at our 128 Adelaide Street location, downtown.

Who?

Anyone, and everyone! Come on down!


Don't forget it's this weekend only! And if you get a chance, check out the raffle at Doors Open since we have given a pair of Merrell shoes for one of the prizes! Good luck and have a great weekend!

Our Doors Are Open...Come on In!

It might be hard to believe but we're almost through May already and June is right around the corner. Summer is (almost) here and after the weekend we just had, I think it's safe to say the nice weather and sunshine are here to stay!

One of the best things about summer in Winnipeg is there's so much to do and see! This weekend coming up we're part of an annual event in Downtown Winnipeg that showcases more than 80 of the city's finest sites, architecture, and history. Doors Open Winnipeg is a free event that takes place on May 30th and 31st. You are invited to come downtown to participate in tours, live music, raffles, and of course the fantastic food and beverage vendors.

There are a couple of ways Canadian Footwear is taking part in the event this year. There is a raffle that takes place over the two days where you can purchase tickets to win fantastic prizes. We have donated a pair of Merrell shoes (courtesy of Merrell) for you to win! If you are the winner of this prize, you can come into our store and pick out a pair worth up to $160!

If you're around the downtown area taking part in the free events, we're also giving out $20 coupons to use in our store! These can be used on a purchase of $100 or more on regular priced merchandise. Spot one of the reps from Doors Open handing them out over the weekend!

Finally, we've made up a special prize basket for our social media followers! If you check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram later this week you'll see a game that we're doing over the weekend and anyone can participate! All you have to do is come into our store to pick up a copy on Saturday or Sunday, finish it, and bring it back to our downtown store by Sunday May 31st at 5PM. If you successfully complete the game, you'll be entered to win our prize basket filled with some sweet goodies! We'll give you a hint....

But you'll have to come down to our store next weekend to figure out what it is! 

We hope to see you out and about this weekend! Be sure to follow us on social media for the latest updates and promotions on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!