How to Know When to Replace Your Footwear
Replacing your shoes regularly is an important component of maintaining good foot health. Many of us wear shoes past their “expiration” date simply because we don’t know what to look for!
Pedorthist vs. Podiatrist — What’s the difference?!
One of the most common questions we get from new patients is “What exactly is a Pedorthist? Is that the same thing as a Podiatrist?” The simple answer is no, although we have some elements of our practice in common, we are very different. There are quite a few specialized footcare professionals available to us…
How to Properly Lace Your Shoes for Optimal Fit
As Pedorthists, we have a few tricks up our sleeve for “fine tuning” the fit, feel and function of many shoes. While some changes must be done by your Certified Pedorthist, there are a couple of tricks you can try yourself at home to improve the fit or function of your shoes: Lock Lacing If…
A guide to selecting summer footwear
It’s that time of year again! Time to start thinking about what we are going to wear on our feet during those hot, humid summer months. For some people, a good supportive sandal is sufficient to keep their feet happy and healthy. For those who need a little more, there are options that are both…
Shoe Spotlight: New Balance 840
The New Balance 840 is a well cushioned walking shoe that offers some great structural features for a variety of foot types. With an all-leather upper, this shoe provides heel to toe cushioning with a strong, stable and durable outsole. Unlike running shoes, walking shoes tend to have more material underneath the midfoot (where your…
Daily footcare for people with Diabetes
Preventative footcare is one of the best ways to avoid diabetic foot complications. People with Diabetes are more likely to develop complications as time goes on, usually due to the gradual changes in vascular (blood flow) and neurological (nerve supply) status. As time goes on, people with Diabetes are more likely to experience peripheral neuropathy. This…
Are your high heels hurting your feet?
As Pedorthists, we are frequently asked by our patients if their high heels are really that bad for their feet. There is never a simple answer to this question, as there are so many factors to consider. Each pair of high heels will be different, in the same way that each patient’s body will react differently…
Start off on the right foot with your New Year’s Resolutions!
It’s that time of year again! The holidays are over and we are back to the grind after an indulgent December. The New Year is a popular time to start something new or return to an activity you love. Many people make resolutions this time of year to become more active, try a new activity,…