It was Benjamin Franklin who famously quipped, "Opposable thumbs, running shoes, and cookies for breakfast are the only things separating us from the animals." Tie some dignity to your feet with today's Groupon: for $25, you get $50 worth of shoes and accessories at Karavel Shoes.

Outfitting pavement pounders since 1937, Karavel Shoes stocks a large selection of athletic, comfort, orthopedic, and fashion-forward shoes for men and women in its more than 15,000-square-foot store. Choose from brands such as New Balance, Mephisto, Dansko, and Clarks, or take a trip to an on-site wellness center that specializes in orthopedic and diabetic needs.

Waterproof, breathable men's New Balance Outdoor Multi-Sport shoes guide soles across tumultuous terrains ($100), and potential Cinderellas can make it home on time by padding the feet with Apex Therapeutic's cupped heel cradles ($25) and Powerstep arch supports ($45). Kick it poolside in summer with men's Olukai flip-flops ($65) or stay indoors with a pair of Acorn house shoes ($45). Meanwhile, women rebelling against loop-de-loops can sport Dansko Professional clogs ($115), and men can add pomp to impromptu safaris with the Merrell Jungle Moc slip-ons ($80).