jules
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Post by jules on Dec 15, 2008 18:14:29 GMT
Good day, please will you make suggestions as to good footwear suppliers/maufacturers for ladies and gents who have problems with hammer/mallet toes/HV's (needing a good sized toe box) but who have no problems with swollen ankles.
It sees to becoming much more difficult for my clients to find properly fitting shoes with the ongoing closure of local shoe shops offering width fittings and choice. (Not to do with the crunch, simply competition from cheap shoe shops!!).
Many thanks in anticipation.
Jules
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Post by robertisaacs on Dec 15, 2008 19:35:06 GMT
Hey jules
Cosyfeet and hotter both do megadeep shoes. Some are a bit wide around the ankle but not all. Easy b also do some good ones and some with quite deep removable linings you can replace with something thinner to buy more depth.
Hope this helps
Robert
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podmum
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Post by podmum on Dec 15, 2008 19:35:42 GMT
Hi Jules I can understand the problem when the independant (for it tends to be these rare beasts that fit adult shoes) disappear. Style of shoe is important, avoid any stitching on the upper of the shoe. Leather tends to be more forgiving than synthetic materials. The shape of the toe box can also impede. DB Shoes have different widths and the toe box can be generous - they will also advise where the nearest stockist is to yourself if the patient doesn't feel comfortable with ordering through the post. Hotter also have some more generous designs. Hope this is of some help ;D Podmum
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jules
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Post by jules on Dec 15, 2008 21:11:38 GMT
Thank you both, yes I have looked at Cosyfeet but they are extremely wide, Hotter didnt really work for clients, I have ordered catalogues and requested further info from DB. many thanks. Jules ps - yes Podmum - seams/stitching on the upper are an issue and best avoided !!
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Post by dtt on Dec 15, 2008 21:24:03 GMT
Hi Jules Yes use DB myself a lot, good company very helpful Cheers Derek
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10feet
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Post by 10feet on Dec 17, 2008 7:44:02 GMT
Jules, I agree with Dtt that DB provide a good service. As with all "wide fit" shoes, its the heel fit that causes most problem with those with a problematical forefoot. For ladies, I have found the Softwalker concept invaluable where Mike Stables and his team can accomodate awkward forefoot lumps and bumps onto the last, before fitting the upper to the sole. Customers pay extra for this service. www.softwalker.co.ukThe biggest hurdle I find for patients to get over is their fashion expectations. It can take years for patients to accept that the shoes they desire are the ones that hurt. Keep trying for a compromise with these patients. Shoes that don't hurt to work in shoes that do to play out in. Pete
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Post by robertisaacs on Dec 17, 2008 8:24:55 GMT
Thats a great link pete!
Is this a company which modifies shoes or makes them from scratch? Or are they just really decent shoes?
If you know the guy is there any chance you could invite him to come post what he does in the equipment section?
Cheers Robert
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Post by paulm on Dec 17, 2008 20:06:17 GMT
Hi Dr comfort from canonbury products are quite good,removable inlays etc. you may also want to look at the link below. All staff at Reeds are very helpfull, also worth a trip to their factory in Blackburn www.reedmedical.co.uk/?movieShown=yesregards Paul
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jules
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Post by jules on Dec 18, 2008 21:14:06 GMT
Thank you - the replies are brilliant! Much to read through website wise. Next.....dare I ask about hosiery? Anyone found socks that actually fit/don't shrink (too much) and don't have annoying seams over the toes??? I have tried M & S ones that indicate left and right - no good - anyone had any better luck? In anticipation.... Jules
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podmum
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Post by podmum on Dec 19, 2008 7:52:26 GMT
Jules I think you might find Cosyfeet are your people for hosiery......a good range of colours and styles men's and ladies. Podmum
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10feet
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Post by 10feet on Dec 22, 2008 10:09:36 GMT
How rude of me not to come back sooner to respond! Many apologies. If my memory serves me correctly Mike got into the Softwalker concept via producing foam products for the insoles. For those of you that have been to conferences where the company have had a stand, they produce the foam foot with the softwalker name on it. He then expanded into the rubber components of the soles. I am not sure where the uppers come from, if they are cut on site or "imported" but certainly the fixing together of the upper and sole is done on site at their factory in Askham (Cumbria). This is why they can do the accomodative fit on request. One of my elderly patients attended for her appointment last week. She could not accomodate her feet into over the counter shoes; bespoke (NHS) shoes were hopeless and increased her risk of trips and falls. She tried Softwalker last year and it took several attempts to get the accomodations correct but now she is on her second pair. She has a typical bunion, hammer toe combination on the forefoot and a standard heel fit. Plagued by dorsal callus on 2nd toes but now all resolved and a very happy Softwalker Customer but spends a lot less time with me. Pete
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