Pain from a foot or leg related injury might be enough to stop you in your tracks. It can make everyday tasks such as walking or standing, uncomfortable, and challenging. Luckily here at Dale’s Shoes, we build custom orthotics that can help manage your pain. Today, we’ll be discussing the many benefits of insoles to consider when managing issues like these. Also, the bonus effects…
Ready. Set. Go. Marathons have been around for centuries. According to legend, Greece held the first marathon in 490 B.C. As history writes, a Greek soldier named Pheidippides ran from Marathon to Athens to announce the defeat of the Persians to the fearless Athenians. One must wonder what kind of footwear he was wearing at this time. The only guarantee we…
There is something special about a 26.2 mile run that gets people motivated like no other. Marathons are exciting, challenging and, right now, everywhere, for every possible cause. They bring all different levels of runners, from the local charity marathon to the most prestigious of them all, the New York City Marathon. So, suffice it to say, marathon shoes are…
Luckily, most of us reading this blog are living in the great state of Florida. Presumably, most are here for the same reason: the incredible year-round weather which makes for the perfect active lifestyle. All you have to do is ask around, and you’ll find people sick of shoveling snow headed south. And, make no mistake, being active is very…
Walking is probably the easiest thing we ever learn how to do. It is one thing we can do without needing to be taught, and we usually go ahead and equate it to other activities that are even easier; i.e. chewing gum. The more we do it, the less we think about it. So while you are walking and thinking…
Although there are many off-the-shelf braces, certain specific conditions may require a more custom approach to give you the most comfortable fit. What are the benefits of custom orthoses? What are Orthotics? Orthotics are inserts in footwear that are designed to support natural foot structure. They are designed to manage the patterns of stress and forces applied to the foot…
While it may not be a word heard so often as others, pedorthics is what keeps us all on our feet, quite literally. And while pedorthics, or footcare was once a well known trade, the industry has become more tight-knit, but also more specialized. So what is a pedorthis? What is pedorthics? Pedorthics is an orthopedic practice involving the maintenance…
Usually, you don’t have a problem putting on your prosthesis. But sometimes it is just a miserable experience. And for whatever reason, its fit is not as comfortable as it used to be causing them to pinch and squeeze. Here are 5 tips to help you keep a comfortable prosthesis. How do you maintain a comfortable prosthesis fit? Talk to…
