On average, golfers spend 4-6 hours on the course -- a long time to spend in the wrong shoes. Though fashion has long been a consideration in selecting golf apparel, no one wants to sacrifice comfort for style. Fortunately, now there are all types of golf shoes, from boots to sandals. Tips for shopping for the right shoe are:

• · Wait until afternoon to shop, after feet are fully expanded
• · Take socks that are the same thickness you would wear on the course
• · Try on BOTH shoes, lacing fully.
• · Don't get in a hurry. Walk around the pro shop until you're sure you have a feel for how well the shoes fit, and that they won't impede movement.

Among the many innovations in golf shoes, for those who have one foot larger than the other, High-Tec has models which can be adapted to address this problem. Sandals are also a seasonal good solution for those who are hard to fit, offering a comfortable alternative to conventional golf shoes. A wide range of styles, colors and patterns are available from manufactures including Bite Footwear, Dexter, Nike and Footjoy.

C. J. Buck, CEO of Xenna Corporation, a distributor of natural foot care products, says, "Many of the golfers who are fans of the sandal-style shoes are those with sensitive feet, or who have trouble finding comfortable golf shoes because their feet are wide. Golf sandals offer an alternative that looks great, but also incorporates technology that makes feet feel good, helping performance."

In addition to choosing the right shoe and style, proper foot care is essential to most sports -- including golf. Buck says, "Many golfers, especially those who are older, have problems with yellow, discolored toenails or rough, dry heels that make them feel uncomfortable - especially if they'd like to wear golf sandals, but are just too embarrassed to show their bare feet."

Xenna distributes NonyX® Nail Gel for yellow, discolored toenails and CalleX® Dry Heel Ointment, which uses natural enzymes to moisturize dry, cracked heels. Both products are diabetic-friendly. NonyX Nail Gel is a patented, easy-to-use gel that breaks down and removes keratin debris -- the discolored, yellow or thick granular buildup under nails. NonyX Gel softens keratin debris with natural ethanoic acid, allowing it to be gradually scraped out with a manicure tool, beginning after about four weeks.

For feet that are dry and flaking or have thickened, rough areas around the sole or toes, Xenna's patented CalleX® Ointment was developed to provide an acid-free, diabetic-friendly way to have smooth, baby-soft feet. It's also moisturizing and free of parabens and colorants.

CalleX Ointment uses natural enzymes to thin and soften hardened, thickened skin and remove dry, cracked, or scaly buildup anywhere on the foot, including toes and heels. Newly patented, CalleX also moisturizes the foot and has been shown in consumer studies to significantly reduce thickened skin areas within 15 to 30 days.

For more information on these products:

For Bite, Dexter and Nike Golf shoes order online at Amazon.com or visit the many golf apparel-related retailers in your area.

High-Tec golf shoes are available at www.bobwards.com and www.ladygolfer.com

NonyX Nail Gel can be purchased in the foot care section of mass retailers, including Walgreens, Rite Aid, CVS Pharmacy, Wal-Mart, Longs, Eckerd Pharmacy, Brooks Pharmacy, Duane Reade, HEB grocery stores and most Medicine Shoppes. Online, it is also available at www.drugstore.com and www.xenna.com.

CalleX Ointment is sold in the foot care section of Walgreens, Longs and many Medicine Shoppe pharmacies, and online at www.drugstore.com and at www.xenna.com. It will be in the HEB grocery chain in December 2006.

For photos of toenails and heels before and after using Xenna products, click on www.xenna.com.

Xenna Corporation is a privately-held, woman-owned company based in Princeton, NJ, dedicated to the development of naturally-based, effective personal care products. To contact them call 800-368-6003 (business hours, Mon-Friday Eastern Time).