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 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...
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...
