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A Certified Pedorthist (C. Ped) is a specialist in using footwear–including shoes, orthotics, and other pedorthic devices–to solve problems in or related to the foot and lower limbs. These experienced professionals are trained in evaluating feet and fitting footwear to alleviate pain or assist in recovering from an injury or surgery.
We know it’s tempting to self-diagnose your foot problems by going to your favorite online medical source. While this may give you some ideas on what could be causing your problem, serious foot pain deserves a full medical analysis to determine an exact diagnosis. We recommend you see your family doctor or a podiatrist first, and then let Peterson Shoes be your partner to provide footwear and foot care solution your provider suggests. Schedule an appointment online or call our store at 763-421-3433!
Construction techniques like sliplasting, injection molding, and stitching, along with carefully chosen materials, impact a shoe’s firmness, flexibility, weight, and overall performance. These elements work together to ensure quality, comfort, and functionality.
Selecting the right footwear for specific activities is essential, as no single shoe can suit every purpose. Proper shoes ensure optimal performance and comfort tailored to your needs.
When walking barefoot, the heel normally rises about 2 inches during each step with the front of the foot providing push-off motion. In a higher-heeled shoe, natural movement is altered. The initial effect is redistribution of weight; an enormous amount of pressure is redistributed onto the forefoot, affecting the ability of the toes to push off and changing a person’s gait. With long-term usage, higher heels also have a ripple effect on the upper body. Increased pressure on your feet creates pressure on your upper joints, muscles and tendons.
Feet lengthen, shorten, expand and contract during motion, thousands of times a day. They also get longer and broader as people get older. But while your feet change continuously, your shoes don’t. That’s what makes it important to measure your feet regularly when shopping for shoes; it provides you with a baseline that allows you to match your foot’s characteristics with a shoe designed to account for them. Foot length, width, girth, arch height and natural padding are all factors, along with the activity for which you're buying the shoe.
Shoe “sizes” are not standardized, which means a shoe labeled “Size 8” by Manufacturer A will be very different from ones that other manufactures call “Size 8.” That’s because shoes are built on models called lasts, which determine the fit of the shoe, not an industry-wide standard. What is standard about size is the difference between a whole size and a half-size: one-third of an inch. Be prepared to shop for shoes within a small size range. If you wear a size 8 in one brand, you might need a 7 ½ or 8 ½ in another brand and within the same brand.
10 Benefits of Haflinger Clogs With summer over and cold weather on the horizon, it’s time to think about winter footwear. Haflinger clogs are a perfect shoe for winter, combining function, fashion and warmth. But did you know that Haflingers are supportive, breathable and beneficial for the health of your feet and body? Read on […]
Imagine if you could buy a slip-on shoe that’s stylish and looks like traditional footwear. Think stylish laces (or easy and lace-free), comfortable soles, and made to move with you rather than against you. Now, what if we told you that this already exists? With Kizik hands-free shoes, you can get all that and more. […]
Pedorthists: Your Secret to Pain-Free Steps and a Better Fit So many people deal with chronic foot pain or discomfort because of their shoes. Many don’t give their shoes consideration — until it becomes a serious problem. If you’re like most people, you’re probably here because you’re realizing that foot pain isn’t normal—there are solutions […]
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