Art of Orthotics

11/24/2025

Heard from client Chris this evening:
“I would like to update you on my condition. My plantar fasciitis has improved substantially and is now hardly noticeable. I wear Birkenstocks for approximately 70 percent of my daily activities and use the custom orthotics you fabricated for the remaining time. Thank you for your support and expertise throughout this journey.”

Chris had been in pain for years! He was a “perfect size 10,” though his arch length measured size 12. Consequently, his toes had sores & hurt 👣 Chris had an imbalance in his forefeet so we made the orthotics sulcus length to provide more toe room while still balancing his feet 👣

I also advised him to get Birkenstock clogs or sandals to wear and to not go barefoot. He got clogs & obviously loved them. Since he rides a Harley, I recommended the new Birk Higheood Boots…in size 45!

Better Feet mean a Better Life 👣

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11/18/2025

6 years ago in St.Louis with mentor Robert Schwartz and staff I trained Tim Powell, (me), Jeanne Jung & Ellen Gates: Certified Pedorthists: footwear fitting experts of the medical field 👣

11/07/2025

“I’m a perfect size 10!” he said.
Hmmmm…his corns and sores on his toes said to me, “HELP! We need more room 🦶”
I listened as he shared his concerns and then I measured.
“Haven’t seen one of those in years!”
Hmmmm…
Arch lengths were Right 11 1/2
Left 12
Heel to toes were Right 10
Left 10 1/2
WIDE & SQUARE FEET

I assessed his biomechanics & noted his imbalances & deficients as well as his strengths (he had straight Achilles tendons).

Recommended Birks to wear around his home for his heels pains & larger athletics & boots before custom orthotics would be ready for fitting.

Ahhhh, thank you….his feet whispered to me today after wearing custom orthotics & Birk Boston clogs for four weeks.

The American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS.org) found that 8 of 10 people wear shoes smaller, shorter, or more narrow than their feet need 👣 As feet trek & age, they get longer & want more room 👣 Get measured by professionals! Or just try to see how larger sizes feel…
Better Feet, Better Life 👣

10/30/2025

She teared up…she said, “First steps in 3 years that don’t hurt the tip of my toe!”
I removed 2 bandages from her right toes to see the corn on the tip that was hurting her. I presented the custom toe separator as a solution. We discussed our objectives & the process.
We made it and then she walked & her shoulders relaxed as she experienced relief 👣

10/28/2025

Modified her sandals last week to support her arches & straighten her ankles…this week she has happy feet 👣 in Mexico 👍🏼

10/16/2025

10/07/2025

I will be in Wichita, KS, on October 19 & 24 n the mornings if assistance with your feet is wanted: 314-960-1408
Stopping in Wichita on my way to Taos, NM

10/02/2025

Rochester Magazine
Our neighbors of 3+ yrs learn that we repair Birkenstocks, Haflingers & other footwear just when they really needed some repairs