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Foot Orthotics Industry Myth #4: Custom Orthotics Are Expensive

Many people wonder why custom-made orthotics cost so much, especially when you can go to Amazon and find so-called “orthotics” ranging in price from $5 on up. But as the saying goes, “you get what you pay for.” Most of the over-the-counter arch supports you find on Amazon and in some brick-and-mortar shops are NOT [...]

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Foot Orthotics Industry Myth #3: All Custom Orthotics Are Created Equal

Your feet are the foundation of your body. When your feet feel good, your body feels and performs better. However, if you suffer from any type of foot, ankle, knee, hip or back pain, custom-made foot orthotics are often recommended to treat your specific needs. Custom-fabricated foot orthotics are created especially to fit each of [...]

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Celebrate Mom with Unique Gift Ideas

Mother’s Day is only 10 days away. Are you trying to figure out what to get mom for Mother’s Day? According to the National Retail Federation, last year Americans were expected to spend on average $140.73 on Mother’s Day purchases – totaling $16.3 billion. The most popular gifts for mom are flowers, clothing and jewelry. Also, over [...]

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Nip Foot Pain in the Bud with ezWalker Performance Insoles

Are you ready for spring? Are you already thinking about your home’s landscaping? Are you planning your flower and vegetable gardens? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then check out the WalkEzStore.com at the Indiana Flower and Patio Show from March 10-18, 2012 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. We’ll be located at [...]

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WalkEzStore.com at Indianapolis Home Show

Come to the Indianapolis Home Show, January 20-29, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and check out the WalkEzStore.com. We’ll be located at booth #338 in the West Pavilion. Show Hours:  Friday, Jan. 20 – 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 – 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 – 10:00 a.m. to [...]

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ezWalker® Insoles: Give the Gift of Comfort for the Holidays

Are you looking for holiday gift ideas – or better yet, unique gift ideas?  Do you have loved ones that you never know what to buy for them?  Do these loved ones suffer from foot, knee, leg, hip and/or back pain?  Then, look no further! ezWalker® insoles make a great holiday gift. The WalkEzStore.com will [...]

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Top 10 Benefits of Walking: It’s Good for Your Health

Experts agree that physical activity helps us maintain good health. Walking is a safe and simple form of exercise that is accessible to just about everyone. You can walk almost anywhere, at any time, for a low cost – basically the cost of a good pair of shoes. While most of us walk some each [...]

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ezWalker® by WalkEZ: Why All Custom Orthotics Are Not the Same

As we discussed in a previous blog post, Why ezWalker® by WalkEZ: The Facts about Over-the-Counter Arch Supports, the orthotic industry is a multi-billion dollar business, which explains why there are so many different arch supports to choose from. But an over-the-counter (OTC) arch support is not a custom-made foot orthotic. OTC arch supports are [...]

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Why ezWalker® by WalkEZ: The Facts about Over-the-Counter Arch Supports

Everywhere you go, it seems like you can purchase an arch support – grocery stores, drug stores, gas station convenience stores, and Walmart®. Some companies have actual brick-and-mortar stores, where a salesperson will measure your feet and help you choose an arch support. And, there are even  machines now that will tell which support is [...]

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