Born with a congenital flat foot, she’s been in pain all her life. She has tried everything, nothing ever helped. I’ve tried to help her for about 2 months now with no luck. I didn’t make her an ezWalker, her feet are really bad and I was afraid she would be in worse pain because of how the ezWalker supports and controls. But even everything I did was not working. So today we made Theresa an ezWalker. The ezWalker Custom Orthotic is bio-mechanically designed to control the hind foot which releases the forefoot and guides the feet to walk more efficiently. I put them in her shoes and she went for a walk. When she returned she asked if I had some stairs to try. I said sure and we headed for them. She began to climb my stairs and seemed to be doing well, but I’ve never seen her do stairs so I wasn’t sure what she was thinking or feeling. On her way back down she said with a smile, “I’ve never been able to climb stairs with such ease. These really feel good!”  When she reached the bottom we hugged and cried together. Tears of joy of course.

I will never underestimate the power of an ezWalker Custom Orthotic ever again.

Once again, this is why I do what I do.

I’ve been using the ezWalker custom orthotics you made for me right at 2 weeks ago. I wanted to drop a email to tell you I have had a vendor booth at the county fair for a week and standing so much my feet never felt so good. I was dreading the show because from past experience I know what it does to my feet and back, but they feel great. Thanks so much for helping me. You’re a life saver.

Thanks,

Dave Worrell / Thorntown, IN

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Dave, like so many people, has suffered most of his life with foot pain and as he has grown older the problems with his feet have created many other  painful issues resulting in hip and knee surgery. 

Never being taught how to actually fit his shoes properly, Dave was wearing shoes that were not even close to the correct size for his feet. This is so common. It’s a self-fit shoe world out there and heaven forbid you have a difficult foot to fit, which most people do. Only 3 out of 10 have feet that are the standard size, and only 1 out of every 75 walk with proper bio-mechanical motion in their feet. I’ve said it many times, “shoes come in mirror matched images, feet do not.” And the shoes we buy are doing nothing to help the rest of our bodies. You feet are you foundation and if your don’t have a good foundation the house will soon crack and crumble. Properly fitted and properly supported footwear is vital to good health. 

There is only one way to fit a shoe properly, and that is to know your arch measurement and use that as a reference point for proper shoe fit. You must know where you big toe joint should sit inside your shoes to know if it is the right size, no matter what the size on the box says. I measure a 6.5W and I own shoes that are 6.5, 7, 7.5, and 8 and in a variety of width depending on the last pattern of the shoe, and they fit. I know that sounds crazy, but the shoe industry is crazy when it come to standard sizes these days. There is no standard sizes. Depending on the manufacturer, pattern or shape of the shoe, style, materials, even interior construction that you can’t even see can make a huge difference in how it fits and feel on your foot.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     For more info http://www.walkezstore.com/shoeSizing.php 

So if you want your feet to feel wonderful all day every day like Dave, let me be of service to you. I can take ordinary shoes and turn them into extraordinary shoes with one simple change.  The ezWalker Custom Orthotic product that I create and sell is designed just for you and your feet like a true “Custom” Orthotic should be.                                                                                                                                                               Check it out at  http://www.walkezstore.com/ezWalker.html.         I use a bio-mechanical placement method of making impressions of your feet that produces the best possible arch fit. Better impressions make better orthotics and I guarantee it with a 90 day 100% money back agreement. You won’t find that at your Dr’s office. No office visits, no waiting for an apt, and no huge expense. The ezWalker Custom Orthotic is easy to order and at about 1/2 the cost of other lesser quality orthotic products on the market, why not come to me and save time and money. Easy to understand video instructions allow you to create your own bio-mechanical impressions of your feet in your own home.                 Order here http://www.walkezstore.com/buyNow.html.  

                                                                                      You’ve got nothing to lose but your pain.

I do what I do because every day I have people like Dave tell me that their feet feel great since they trusted in me and my store. This is my work, everything else I do is just odd jobs.

                                                                                                                Remember…When your feet feel good you feel good.

Most cases of Plantar Fasciitis are due to an overuse syndrome of some kind like excessive walking or running, playing sports without the use of proper foot support, climbing ladders or steps when not use to them, wearing flip flops and going barefoot. Allot of people complain of Plantar Fasciitis after a trip to Disney World or Las Vegas where they have done an excessive amount of walking in a relatively short period of time.

Another aspect as to why Plantar Fasciitis is so common is the shoe industry. Who ever taught you how to fit your shoes? Most people now days self fit their shoes and have never been taught how to do it properly. Have you ever been to a Certified Shoe Fitter, or Certified Pedorthist (a pharmacist for your feet)? These are people that are actually trained to properly fit and support your shoes just for your needs. Shoes come in mirror matched images, feet do not. Not to mention neither one of the shoes you purchase were ever made for the exact specifications of either one of your feet. So how can you expect the shoes you buy to be the exact right fit for your feet? Having properly fitting footwear is just an important as getting the right sized tires for your car. Don’t trust your feet to just any shoe salesman, seek out a trained professional, someone Certified to size fit and alter your shoes so you can have the best fit possible.

Follow these recommendations for dealing with a case of Plantar Fasciitis and you can be on your way to pain free feet in as little as one week.

1. Don’t wait to treat. An inflamed fascia left untreated will only be harder to heal in the long run.

2. Ice, ice and more ice. Treat this like an injury. Ice reduces the inflammation. 10 minutes on 20 minutes off, or as            often as possible. That and an anti-inflammatory such as Tylenol work wonders.

3. Buy and use a night splint. This is an apparatus you wear on your foot at night during sleep to hold it in a proper              position for healing. This is probably one of the best things you can do to speed the healing process. When you                sleep your body sends messages to heal. Your feet go into a relaxed position and the fascia is shortened. Holding            your foot/feet in a right angle during sleep will elongate the fascia and proper healing can take place. This if vital            for a speedy recovery. 

4. Buy and use a proper bio-mechanically designed custom orthotic. All custom orthotics are not created equal.               Some are designed to stop the motion of the foot. These are referred to as accommodated custom orthotics. Their         purpose if to limit motion and are only recommended for less active people or people with rigid motionless feet in         the first place. However, a bio-mechanically designed custom orthotic like the ezWalker Custom Orthotic found at         www.walkezstore.com is designed to enhance the function of your feet and improve the overall foot health. A                  healthy functioning foot will be less likely to become injured, and will strengthen the internal tissues over time.             This will create better foot health and that translates into better overall health for the entire body.

5. Make sure your shoes fit properly and never go barefoot. Going barefoot gives no support at all and might just be          the reason you can’t get rid of the pain in the first place. See www.walkezstore.com/shoesizing.php for information       on how to properly fit shoes on your feet. It is important to learn where your foot should sit inside a shoe and not         be so worried about the size on the box, as shoes sizes vary from different manufacturers. Improperly fitted                      footwear is one of the biggest reasons Plantar Fasciitis is such a wide spread problem.

All of the above recommendations have been proven to speed healing of Plantar Fasciitis, however if you are following these guidelines and your pain  persists or worsens, you should call your Dr. for a proper diagnosis as something more severe may be going on.

Muscles of the sole of the foot. First layer. (Plantar aponeurosis visible at top center.)
Latin	aponeurosis plantaris

The plantar fascia is the thick connective tissue which supports the arch of the foot. It runs from the tuberosity of the calcaneus forward to the metatarsal area where it branches off to the toes.

Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of this tissue and sometimes can even progress into a tearing away or breaking of the fascia tissue if left untreated. Plantar fasciitis in very heal-able if proper steps are taken. Use ice therapy and anti inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen and acetaminophen to reduce the inflammation. Do not go barefoot as the foot is unsupported and more injury can occur. Use a night splint while resting and sleeping to hold the foot in the desirable position for proper healing to take place. Always use a proper custom orthotic to support the fascia and enhance the function of the mechanics of the foot like the ezWalker Custom Orthotic only found at www.walkezstore.com. As healing continues, incorporate some light stretching exercises to improve the strength of the tissue. If you are following these rules and pain persists, consult a physician. 

For more information on Plantar Fasciitis and other foot conditions visit http://www.walkezstore.com/targetYourPain.html

So all 9 pair of Rays shoes have come in and as I un-boxed each of them, Ray’s eyes picked the shoes he liked. I reminded him that he promised not to let his eyes pick the shoes as much as letting his feet do that job.  It’s more important to let your feet do that job. “OK” he replied. 

I can always tell a quality shoe when I un-box it because I know what kind of craftsmanship speaks quality. A Goodyear Welt as it’s called, is when the top of the shoe is stitched to the sole and not just bonded. The pair I picked has a Goodyear Welt. But Ray was not too impressed with that pair. So,I tried on all the other shoes first. He said they felt ok, but then we got to the pair with the Goodyear Welt. When I slipped this pair on his feet he was very surprised. He said, “OMG! These feel fantastic!” I agreed, and told him he was feeling the quality even before he stood up. He took a stroll around the room and with no doubt those were the ones. I placed the lateral heel wedges and metatarsal supports in each shoe, he paid for them, and walked out with them on. We tossed the old shoes in the trash. I love doing that. LOL

About an hour later he came back to the store. I thought maybe something was wrong, but Ray just wanted to ask one question. “Should I be feeling this good this fast?” “Yes” I said. We had a good laugh and Ray is truly Walkin’ EZ now.

Makes you wonder if he’d seen a Pedorthist about 40 years ago and had been wearing the proper fit and support all these years if he would have still suffered with knee and hip pain. I venture to say, “probably not.” 

Case and point….Over the counter arch support may not be what you need. Don’t try to self fit and support your shoes without being assessed and taught you truly need. No 2 feet are created equal and no 2 pairs of shoes are either.

I noticed Ray having a bit of trouble walking as he tried to maneuver his way into my neighbor’s house where he was caring for my friend’s pets while her and her husband are out of town. “Ray, how you doing today?” I ask. Ray replied, “Oh not too bad, how bout yourself?” I knew he wasn’t being completely truthful with me because I could tell he was having trouble walking and was using a cane. After a few casual words in conversation I broke the ice with, “Ray, can I ask you a question?” He replied, “Sure.” I began with, “Do your knees hurt?” He answered, “Yes, but I’ve had allot of surgeries and problems, and I have arthritis and there’s not much they can do for me anymore.” “But Ray, I noticed your a bit bow legged and your shoes are worn to the outside pretty severely. I can tell your shoes have seen better days and your soles are worn down to where they are making you walk even more bow legged and out of balance, that alone will make your knees worse and may even cause back pain, or your entire body to hurt.” I told him.  I then began to tell him about my concern for his well being, and invited him to my store. He agreed to let me see what I could do to help him and we continued our conversation.

He met me a bit later at my store The Walkezstore. I assessed his feet and knees by simply watching him walk and asking him a few questions. He told me he can’t walk without his shoes very well at all, that his feet hurt even worse when he doesn’t have shoes on. I then took his shoes off to take measurements. I noticed he was wearing a foam over the counter arch support that was actually doing more damage than good, because it was making him walk to far to the outside of his feet.  Measuring his toe length, his arch length, and then his width, I discovered he had a very hard to fit foot size. Most footwear today is only made in medium widths, and poor Ray measured a 12A.
An A width is narrow and narrows are not that easy to find. I realized his problems were probably rooted in ill-fitting footwear.  He said he’s always worn a 10.5 or 11B. This is common for a person with a narrow foot. They tend to go to a smaller shoe size than what they’re true arch length measures, because the smaller shoe fits the width of their foot better. However the arch length is compromised and that alone will throw off one’s gait. 

So I ask him if it would be ok with him if she tried to help him by using his existing shoes and put a little different kind of support in them. He agreed to my request. I removed the OTC arch supports and told him not to use them again. Laying an adjustment in his shoes known to the pedorthic industry as a lateral heel wedge, and placing a metatarsal bar inside to support his transverse arch, (that’s the arch of your foot that runs from the 1st metatarsal joint to the 5th metatarsal joint), he was a bit skeptical. She then put them back on his feet. Even though the heels and soles of his shoes were very worn down, he could tell a difference the minute he stood up to walk. He liked it! 

We then talked about possibly getting him a new pair of shoes not only because his were worn out, they were also not properly fitting him. We searched the web shoe store Endless.com and found 7 pairs of shoes he liked and wanted to try. I ordered all 7 pair for him and said I would call him when they get there in a few days. He thanked me and went on his way. 

Approximately 1 hour later, he stopped back by the store. He was amazed at how much better his feet and knees felt. He was so surprised to find such instant relief.  I explained how the OTC insoles were actually adding insult to injury due to the improper arch fit and placement for his particular feet, and how his too short worn down shoes were even a bigger problem. “When your heels get worn down you don’t have a solid platform to walk on anymore because of the wear. The shoe won’t  sit level on the floor anymore. And as for the foam OTC arch support, well do you build a foundation out of foam? No, you use a solid and strong material like concrete block.” I educated him a bit more.  ”And as for your shoe size, that’s like putting too small a tires on your truck.” I added. 

He definitely understood, he could feel the difference! So, Ray is waiting on 7 pair of shoes to come in so he can pick the one that feels the best. That’s not always the most expensive pair because sometimes you just get lucky because the shoe you’ve picked is being discontinued so it’s on sale. Ray promised to follow my lead and go by feel and not price. He is looking forward to a new pair of shoes because the ones he is wearing now are at least 13 years old he said and he wears them all the time. 

So stay tuned for the outcome of this little intervention. Roy has agreed to be interviewed on my next blog.

I just have a strong desire to help any one and every one be more comfortable throughout their day. God willing. The key is, you have to want the help and be willing to do what needs to be done to get complete help.

Until we meet again.

The average person walks the equivalent of three times around the earth in a lifetime. That is an enormous amount of wear and tear on the 26 bones, 33 joints and more than 100 tendons, ligaments and muscles that make up the foot.

In a survey from the American Podiatric Medical Association, some people have reported foot pain so severe that it hampered their daily function. On average, people develop foot pain in their 60s, but the root cause of painful foot conditions can start as early as the 20s and 30s. Yet, except regular pedicures, most people don’t take much care of their feet. We take our feet for granted and decorate them with ill fitting footwear and don’t think too much about them until the hurt. You only get on pair of feet, so you better take care of them, because even though there have been great advances in recent years regarding artificial limbs, I have yet to see a fake foot as good as a real one.

A lot of people think foot pain is part of the aging process.They accept it as a part of life, function and walk with the pain.  For most people suffering foot pain this is simply not true.   The most common foot conditions that occur as you get older are arthritic joints, thinning of the fat pads or cushioning of the soles, plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the fibrous tissue along the sole), bunions (enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe), poor circulation and fungal nails. Almost all of these conditions can be avoided with proactive measures.  If you have the following risk factors, it is a good idea to take preventive steps now before you get to the stage of actual pain as you age.

Are you overweight? The force on your feet is about 120 percent of your weight. Obesity puts a great amount of stress on all the supporting structures of the foot. It can lead to plantar fasciitis and heel pain and can worsen hammertoes and bunions. It’s also a risk factor for diabetes, leading to the next question.

Are you diabetic?     Being farthest from the heart, the feet can be the first part of the body to manifest complications like poor circulation which can lead to neuropathy or loss of feeling, both of which can lead to poor wound healing and amputation. Did you know that 92% of all amputees in today’s world are Diabetic. Diabetics should have their feet examined by their physician regularly and avoid tight shoes that cause abrasions and pressure.

Do you have poor circulation? If you’re suffering from peripheral artery disease — a narrowing of veins in the legs — your feet are more susceptible to problems caused from compromised circulation.

Do your parents complain about their feet? Family history is probably your biggest clue to potential problems. Bunions especially, are mostly caused from bio mechanical imbalances during walking and are usually inherited traits. Things like hammer toes and overlapping toes are also effects of poor bio mechanical functions of the foot and are also usually inherited traits. Just because you have inherited risk factors that lead you to the tendency to develop pain because of the way you walk, doesn’t mean you have to suffer like your parents or grand parents did. You can take proactive measures to properly fit and support your feet which will in turn reduce your risks greatly. Most foot conditions are simply due to lack of properly fitting footwear and support. 

Do you have flat feet or high arches? Both of these conditions can put your feet at risk. A flat foot is usually simply a hyper-flexible foot, causing muscles and tendons to stretch and weaken; leading to lack of support causing knee, hip, and back pain; plantar fasciitis; tendinitis; and arthritis conditions. A high arch is usually a bit more rigid and has little shock absorption, putting more pressure on the ball and heel of the foot, as well as on the knees, hips and back. The high arched foot suffers from nothing supporting the arch because it’s too high. Shoes and proper custom orthotics that support the arch and heel can help flat feet by controlling the excessive flexibility reducing fatigue. Those with high arches should also use custom orthotics for proper support to aid that arch and look for roomy shoes with softer padding or thicker soles to absorb the shock. Isometric exercises also strengthen muscles supporting the foot.

Are you double-jointed? If you can bend back your thumb to touch your lower arm, the ligaments in your feet are probably stretchy, too. That makes the muscles supporting the foot work harder and can lead to injuries like plantar fasciitis. Wearing motion controlling supportive shoes with proper custom orthotic arch support can be the double-jointed foot’s best friend. This foot is highly flexible and needs superior control to keep it in the best possible health as this foot ages.

Do your shoes fit? In a recent survey, more than 34 percent of men said they could not remember the last time their feet were measured, and 20 percent of women said they wore shoes that hurt weekly; 8 percent wore painful shoes daily. Feet flatten and lengthen with age, so if you are clinging to the shoe size you wore at age 21, get your feet measured (especially mothers — pregnancy expands the feet). The shoe industry is no longer a standard sizing industry. Some shoe runs short, some narrow depending on the pattern, and some run large. You must learn where you foot is to sit inside a shoe to know if that shoes is a proper fit or not. You can no long trust the size on the box. For more shoe fitting information visit www.walkezstore.com/shoeSizing.php. Shoes come in mirror matched images, feet do not. A proper bio mechanical custom orthotic can give your shoes exactly what the arches are looking for in the way of functional support. A bio mechanically designed custom orthotic does not inhibit the foot’s function, it will actually aid it. Poorly designed custom orthotics and over the counter arch supports will inhibit the way the foot is suppose to function and over time can cause other painful foot conditions stemming from atrophy to misalignment of bones. It is difficult to recondition the foot when these conditions exist. It is best to invest in proper functional orthotics in the first place.  

Do you wear high heels? ”The high heel concentrates the force on the heel and balances the center of gravity over the metatarsal area of the forefoot. This is too much pressure on the ball of the foot over time and foot pain is almost inevitable. Heels contribute to hammertoes, Morton’s neuroma (pinched nerves near the ball of the foot), bunions and bunionettes as well as a ”pump bump” (a painful bump on the back of the heel near the Achilles tendon), as well as toenail problems. If you must wear high heels long term try to buy shoes that are less than two and a half inches high. It is best to purchase a proper bio mechanically designed custom orthotic for fashion footwear to properly support the foot while it is in this unnatural high heel position. This will significantly reduce the risk of these foot conditions while wearing high heels.

For more information and possible solutions to your foot pain or to be proactive about your overall foot health, I invite you to visit www.walkezstore.com where shoes don’t have to be ugly to feel good. Here you will find the only custom orthotic on the web being made using bio mechanical methods of casting, giving you the best possible custom orthotic guaranteed or your money back. The Walkezstore.com because…When your feet feel good you feel good.

We take our feet for granted. They’re just feet. If you can walk what’s to think about? Right? Wrong! There’s plenty to consider when you want your feet to feel really good. 

Have you ever considered the fact that when man was created, (no matter how you think it happened), we were created to walk upon the EARTH. The earth was not a planet of hard, flat surfaces, at least not in the beginning. Of course as time has taken it’s toll, the earth has become a planet of hard, flat, paved surfaces because man has modified it to be that way. We have paved roads, and created floors of wood, concrete, and tile in our buildings and homes, and we have even created surfaces like that in our own backyards, hence the patio. But if we were designed to walk on the earth, and we are walking on all these different flat surfaces, what do you suppose that has done to our feet? 

Why do some people have problems with their feet when others don’t? It’s all a matter of what your born with.   Bio mechanical imbalances in our feet are much too common because of genetics and the earth’s surfaces we walk on. 

So what are we to do? Only walk in the grass? Walk on dirt floors? Not hardly.

Consider this. If you could put something under your feet that would help you feel more like you were walking on the earth instead of a flat plank, don’t you think it would feel better? Of course it would. 

So here it is. It’s the ezWalker custom orthotic which is bio mechanically designed to help your feet walk more efficiently on any surface. When your feet walk out of bio mechanical balance, they work too hard. This over worked feeling translates into fatigue and over time becomes a source of pain. Pain that becomes intolerable to the point that you would do anything to get rid of it. Pain is a sign something is wrong. Don’t suffer with foot pain, it’s not an option. 

Visit The Walkezstore.com for information on how you too, like many others, can become pain free with the use of an ezWalker Custom Orthotic bio mechanically designed to help your feet walk more efficiently. This will reduce stress and strain, and bring better balance, stability, and posture to your entire body. Click here for success stories www.walkezstore.com/testimonials.html. The Walkezstore.com even offers a 90 day 100% money back guarantee if your not satisfied. So what have you got to lose? Nothing except your pain! And for those of you who don’t really hurt, be proactive. Let the ezWalker Custom Insole from www.walkezstore.com keep you in step allowing your feet to stay not only happy but in style. The ezWalker will fit on all the shoes you already wear, from work shoes, to casual/athletic footwear, to fashion/dress, and even dance shoes. There’s an ezWalker Custom Insole for all the types of footwear you want and need.

Do your body good by giving your feet a place to rest with an ezWalker Custom Orthotic in your shoes today, because… When your feet feel good you feel good.

With Spring right around the corner, so is Prom season. And of course all the beautiful spring weddings are beginning to appear on the calendar as well. What’s the first thing you think of when you get an invitation to a formal event? Of course, what to wear. Before you go out and buy the perfect outfit for the occasion, think first what are you going to wear on your feet. Yes, start with your feet when putting together the perfect outfit, and start with comfortable footwear. That doesn’t mean you have to wear ugly shoes as long as you learn how to fit your shoes correctly and use a proper custom arch support inside them for optimum long term comfort. Start with an ezWalker Custom Arch Support designed to fit in high fashion footwear from The Walkezstore.com. If you have an ezWalker for fashion/dress shoes, you will be supported properly and not only will you look good, but you’ll feel great all day and into the night as well. Starting with the perfect pair, you can then build your outfit around the shoes. Let’s face it, it’s allot easier to find a dress, or skirt and blouse, suit, or even a lovely pant outfit that fits properly, than it is to find that perfect pair of shoes to go with it. Starting with the shoes, takes away the trouble of finding a pair that goes with the outfit and that you can keep on your feet without foot discomfort. 

Here’s some tips for choosing a pair of shoes that works well and you can look great in as well. 

1st. Choose something that has classic style and a shape that is similar to the shape of your foot. If you have a square forefoot, then it’s best to not choose a pair of shoes with a pointy toe box. A more rounded toe box is probably going to be more comfortable long term. The more classic the style the more likely you’ll be able to find more than one outfit to wear them with. But of course, if your trying on shoes and you find a pair of trendy ones that fit to a tee, then by all means buy them and go on the hunt for the perfect outfit to wear with them. You’ll be striking wherever you go.

2nd. Pick a classic color. Wild colors are fun and look great with certain outfits, but a classic color like black, navy, white, or even silver or gold, are more likely to go with more outfits. I really like silver or gold footwear because it’s versatile when choosing other colors to go with them, and you can dress them up or dress them down. 

3rd. Make sure they fit properly in length. This is were most women go wrong when choosing a pair of shoes. Most shoes are made in one width. So if you put on a pair of shoes in the size you think you are, and they are too big or too small, you probably adjust the size up or down accordingly. WRONG! First check to see where the ball of your foot (or the big toe joint) is sitting in the shoe. If it is sitting at the spot in the shoe where the arch ends and the forefoot begins, the length of the shoe is correct. If it feels too big or too small but your length is correct, you have a width problem. If it’s to big that’s easy to fix. Alterations can be made to the shoes to make the width more narrow. But if it’s too narrow in the first place, you might try going up a half size to gain some width. If the half size bigger is still too narrow, you need to pick a different shoes. That one is not the right pattern for your foot. If when you put the shoe on the ball of your foot is sitting forward of the spot it’s suppose to be (again, where the arch stops and the forefoot begins) then the shoe is too short and you must go longer for a proper fit. You can get more information at www.walkezstore.com/shoefittingreferanceguide. Here you will find complete instructions on how to properly fit your shoes for best comfort. You will also find good graphics to show you where your foot should sit inside a shoe. Once you learn how to properly fit your shoes and you finally wear well fitted footwear, you will wonder how you ever wore your old ill-fitting footwear. 

4th. Invest in a proper bio mechanically designed pair of custom orthotics like the ones at www.walkezstore.com. Here you will find the ezWalker Custom Orthotic made for all types of footwear. No longer do you need to have special shoes if you want to wear a custom orthotic. As a matter of fact, no one should be without an ezWalker Custom Orthotic. You see, shoes are made in mirror matched images, feet are not. So if you put on a pair of mass manufactured mirror match image shoes, how can you expect them to feel really really good without putting something in those shoes that’s designed specifically for your feet?  That’s where the ezWalker Custom Orthotic can help. The ezWalker is bio mechanically designed to give each one of your feet just exactly what they’re looking for in the way of proper support so they can walk more efficiently, reducing stress and fatigue on not only your feet, but your entire body. When you align your feet with an ezWalker Custom Insole, your whole body can tell the difference. Align your feet and that helps your knees, hips, back and overall posture. When your feet feel good you feel good. And the ezWalker is 3/4 length and so ultra thin it really will fit in any type footwear you want to wear. From work shoes to casual shoes to athletic shoes and even fashion shoes and dance shoes, the ezWalker works. It can even be made to go in sandals and can be concealed to look like it is a part of the shoes. Only you will know whats under your feet, and you’ll wonder what you ever did without it. 

So, don’t forget to think about your feet the next time you get an invitation to a formal affair. For that matter, the next time you get an invitation to anything. It’s no fun trying to have fun, when your uncomfortable. So check out the information at The Walkezstore.com. You’ll be glad you did. Any questions, contact us at info@walkezstore.com. This is the place where fit and fashion meet comfort. The Walkezstore.com is home to the ezWalker Custom Orthotic. All day comfort for all your everyday shoes. Don’t leave the closet without it.

The female foot, like so many other things, is fundamentally different in structure and bio mechanics from the male foot. It’s not only smaller than a man’s foot, but also different in shape. It is much narrower, especially in the heel, distributing the weight differently and creating different bio-mechanical forces. Likewise the female gait is different than that of a male. Women walk a bit more loosely than men because of less muscle mass, looser joints (especially after childbirth), and a different waist to hip ratio. For these reasons, hammertoes, bunions, callus formation, inter-digital neuromas, and metatarsalgia are all more common in women than in men. Since foot imbalances and subsequent problems depend on gender and genetics, it is important that women seek out custom orthotic solutions specific to their footwear needs. Gone are the days of thick, bulky, hard to fit into shoes, custom orthotics. No longer do you need a special pair of shoes to wear a proper bio mechanically designed custom orthotic. What I’m saying is, “shoes don’t have to be ugly to feel good.”

Many foot specialists recommend that women seek out proper supportive custom orthotics. A properly fitted orthotic will help prevent or reduce  many of the foot problems listed above. A proper custom orthotic may also provide back or joint pain relief and the reduction of joint friction and long-term damage. Ideally, the orthotics should support the longitudinal and anterior transverse arches of the foot, provide adequate padding and support, and reduce excessive heel movement. In addition to a custom orthotic insole, experts recommend ensuring that you are wearing properly fitted shoes. High heels increase the likelihood of improper weight distribution and excessive pressure in localized areas of the foot. If high heels is your preference in footwear choice, you will need different insoles for different heel heights. As the foot moves into a higher heel, the arch of the foot takes on a different level of support need. Hence the need for an orthotic with the proper pitch for that heel height  to ensure your feet are protected and look their best when you slip on those sandals when the sun comes back out.

Many women with diabetes experience an increased likelihood of foot issues. The good news is, diabetic footwear and proper custom orthotics will not only releive foot pain issues, but these days they also come in a wide variety of attractive styles including trendy sandals and Mary Janes. 

Note: If you are diabetic, whether male or female, and you have sever foot pain issues, it is advised you consult with a physician. This information is not intended to supplement or replace advice from a medical professional, or to diagnose or treat any condition. That can only be done properly in a one on one consultation with your doctor. 

You may be asking your self questions like, “Where can I get an orthotic that will fit in all my shoes?” Or, “Orthotics are expensive and I don’t have insurance to cover them, so now what?” I invite you to visit www.walkezstore.com where you will find your solution. Here you will find the ezWalker Custom Orthotic, an orthotic that is so ultra thin, 3/4 length, and will fit in all types of footwear. There’s an ezWalker Custom Orthotic for sport, casual, work, fashion, and even dance shoes. And the best part is you can order this via the Internet and be guaranteed satisfaction or your money back. No where will you find this level of quality and comfort with a money back guarantee. So go there right now! www.walkezstore.com and see for yourself. If you have questions, please contact Kathy Carandang, Certified Pedorthist and Owner of The Walkezstore.com. She will be more than happy to answer your questions personally. Wow, personal service too, now that’s amazing.

So start beautifying your feet with a good pedicure and go to www.walkezstore.com for an ezWalker custom orthotic, the best bio-mechanically designed custom orthotic on the web. Start getting your feet ready for spring. According to the calendar the first day of spring this year is March 20, at precisely 1:32 P.M. EDT. That’s right around the corner and will be here before you know it. Now there’s something to look forward to.

Now for some sound advice about healing your heel pain without surgery. 

1. Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the fascia tissue of the bottom side of the foot. This is usually caused from an overuse of the foot, such as excessive walking, climbing ladders, over exercises, and the use of improperly fitted footwear and lack of support. You must comply to these simple rules if your going to heal your heel.

2. It is imperative you get a proper custom orthotic made specifically for your feet. When I say proper, I am referring to an orthotic made with bio-mechanical function enhancement for the foot. This is an orthotic that will actually make the foot function better without locking up the action of the foot. Some orthotics will lock up the foot and not allow it to move at all. This is only recommended if you have tiny fractures or a severe tear in the soft tissue of the foot. These type of orthotics are not to be used long term as they will create atrophy in the muscles, tendons and ligaments of the foot. When healing the fascia, it is better to support it while controlling the function in a way that brings better balance and stability to the foot. This is only done with a proper bio-mechanical enhancing custom orthotic like the ezWalker Custom Orthotic from www.walkezstore.com. The ezWalker Custom Orthotic is designed to allow the foot to strike at the desirable place in the heel controlling and supporting the arch in a way that allow the forefoot to load and toe of more efficiently. 

3. It is important yo fit your shoes properly to the ball of your foot and not your toe length. The ball of the foot measurement, or your arch measurement, is the measurement from your heel to your big toe joint. This measurement is usually longer on a brannock device (a device used to measure your toe length, arch length, and width) than your toe measurement. It is imperative to sit the big toe joint or the ball of the foot in the proper place in the shoe. Please reference http://walkezstore.com/shoeSizing.php  for easy to understand information about properly fitting your shoes. Unfortunately, shoes today do not have any standards in sizing. Therefore, learning this information is vital to getting the best fit possible for your feet. If you have any further questions regarding properly fitting your feet with shoes, please address your questions to info@walkezstore.com. A Certified Pedorthist will answer your question usually within 3 business days. 

4. Never go barefoot. Going barefoot does not give the foot any support and re-injury can occur. In fact, is makes the injury worse due to the lack of proper support, especially if you are walking on hard floors without carpet. You should wear supportive footwear at all times, unless you’re in the shower or bath. This would be any shoe with the addition of an ezWalker Custom Orthotic to guide the foot into a better bio-mechanical function. It is also recommended, for short term use like in the evening around the house or for ease when getting up in the middle of the night, to use a shoe that has built in support like the Haflinger Grizzly http://www.endless.com/Haflinger-Torben-Grizzly-Leather-Trim . This shoe has a firm cork base with built in arch support for your foot to rest and is easy to get on and off, due to the clog style, for convenience around the house and during leisure. A custom support like the ezWalker Custom Orthotic and properly fitted supportive footwear it best for long term daily use. 

4. Very important is the use of a night splint. This is an apparatus that fits on your foot, that holds the foot in a right angle so the fascia is held in an elongated position for more proper healing. While we sleep, our feet go into a relaxed position. This shortens the fascia tissue and when healing takes place (which happens best when we are at rest or asleep) the fascia is healed in this shortened state. When we get up and actually stretch the fascia to place the foot on the floor, the fascia is pulled and stretched and will become re-injured upon standing. Scaring can occur over time and heel spurs may be an added irritant to this already painful problem. This is usually why the first few steps out of bed in the  morning are very painful for a person suffering with plantar fasciitis. Wearing a night splint will speed the healing process so much that usually within the first week of use a person can tell remarkable improvement. Pain is the bodies way of saying something is wrong. When the pain begins to subside it is also the way the body has of saying your on the right track to healing.

5. Stretching exercises are important for healing your heel properly. Do not start any stretching exercises while your fascia is intensely inflamed. You should use ice therapy and rest until you begin to feel heeling taking place. Then gently begin stretching the bottom side of your foot by flexing your foot up and down and from side to side. This is important to do before you ever get up out of bed in the morning. You may progress by advancing to a wall stretch or a step stretch. These exercises are important for your foot health because if you don’t use it you’ll lose it. The foot is designed to move and flex and needs to be strong for it to do it’s job properly. Let’s face it, our feet work harder than almost any other part of our body and yet we take them for granted until they’re in pain. Avoid that pain by following these simply rules in this blog and by doing foot exercises. Reference here for more details. http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/exercises-to-reduce-plantar-fasciitis

Healing  plantar fasciitis does not happen over night.  Experts agree that the healing time for your plantar fasciitis will be about 1/2 the time you have actually suffered with this condition. For example, if you have had your plantar fasciitis for 6 months, it may take 3 months to heal it. This is only an estimation as every body’s body is different. Some may take less time and some may take longer, however, you can’t go wrong if your are following these simply steps to healing your heel. If your pain is not improving, by all means seek he advice of a doctor, but think very carefully before you allow him or her to cut the fascia and do to you what you saw in the video. Once the fascia is cut it will not grow back and be as functional as it was before surgery. So before you give up on healing your heel and think about going under the knife for fascia release surgery, watch the video again. If you do decide to get cut on to rid yourself of heel pain, good luck.