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 | Dec 14, 2013 | Blog, Custom Shoes, News & Toe Talks, Orthotics, Products, Sandals, Shoe Lift, Toe Talk
66 year old male born with LEFT club foot had multiple surgeries before age 25 and the foot’s shape was greatly improved according to his report. LEFT foot has deformities still on the lateral side at cuboid and 5th metatarsal head (ball of foot behind baby...
by Comfort Shoe Specialists of St. Louis | Oct 17, 2013 | Blog, News & Toe Talks, Orthotics, Products, Shoe Lift, Shoe Modifications, Toe Talk
Fashion is important to so many women. A recent survey of high heel wearers revealed that 90% of women want to remove their high heels after 1 hour. But even more shocking: half of those wanted to remove their heels after only 10 minutes! What women do to look...
by Comfort Shoe Specialists of St. Louis | Sep 13, 2013 | News & Toe Talks, Shoe Lift, Shoe Modifications, Toe Talk
We are experts at shoe lifts…we like them NOT to be noticed. Our clients like that, too. This Nike belongs to a 22 year old male…cool shoes with red soles. We modified the right by splitting the sole, adding 1/2″ at heel, 1/4″ at ball, and...
by Comfort Shoe Specialists of St. Louis | Aug 28, 2013 | News & Toe Talks, Shoe Lift, Shoe Modifications, Toe Talk
Dancing customer who had hip replaced and consequently needed lift for balance. 1/2 inch at heel, then added leather soles for dancing the night away! Figuring out solutions to fit lifestyle desires is what we do...
