by Comfort Shoe Specialists of St. Louis | Feb 5, 2014 | Blog, News & Toe Talks, Shoe Lift, Shoe Modifications, Toe Talk
Lifts can be discreet when done via splitting the sole. 5/8″ heel, 3/8″ ball, and 0″ at toe makes for balanced walking and discretion. Barely noticeable when being worn. This person had a hip replacement that resulted in this discrepancy. Our...
by Comfort Shoe Specialists of St. Louis | Jan 21, 2014 | Blog, News & Toe Talks, Products, Shoe Lift, Shoe Modifications, Toe Talk
There are many causes for Drop Foot, where literally the forefoot is unable to come up (dorsiflex) so that toes clear the ground during walking (swing phase of gait). The muscles that enable dorsiflexion (bringing up forefoot) are weakened because of stroke,...
by Comfort Shoe Specialists of St. Louis | Jan 11, 2014 | Blog, News & Toe Talks, Products, Toe Talk
The VERY BEST foot deodorant! One woman told me it saved her marriage. Another said that her 2 sons were able to bring their shoes in from the garage…and she had hated walking past them even there! My friend Bill told me that his wife became more loving! Not...
by Comfort Shoe Specialists of St. Louis | Jan 9, 2014 | Blog, News & Toe Talks, Products, Toe Talk
NEOS may not be beautiful, but they work beautifully! Essentially waterproof, slip resistant shoe coverings that fit over any footwear. Pants legs tuck in with draw-string to hold in (see arrow) then Velcro closure down front with adjustable instep strap. This...
by Comfort Shoe Specialists of St. Louis | Jan 3, 2014 | Blog, Custom Shoes, News & Toe Talks, Orthotics, Products
73 year old female with diabetes presented with feelings of frustration that she is unable to do what she wants in her retirement because of her feet. After evaluation and assessment we agreed to prioritize her desires: 1. Reduce pre-ulcerative calluses at balls of...
by Comfort Shoe Specialists of St. Louis | Dec 16, 2013 | Blog, News & Toe Talks, Orthotics, Products
Beautiful craftsmanship on boiled wool lodge shoes and slippers are beautiful for another reason: they help prevent falls! Contoured footbeds support arches of the feet to provide greater balance and stability, a key to fall prevention. Most falls occur in homes...
