John Fleuvog Chief - Podiatry Recommended Men's Shoe.

John Fluevog Chief

Podiatry Recommended Men's Shoe.

The John Fluevog Chief if a great choice for stylish all day comfort. I gave my husband these shoes and he loves them. They are surprisingly diverse as far as dressing up jeans or wearing as a casual dress shoe to work. Well, at least in Arizona, this passes for a dress shoe! 

This shoe meets the four criteria required that a shoe must have to be comfortable:

1. It has a thick, rigid and non-flexible sole so that there is more protection for the foot joints. 

2. It has a wide toebox, so there is less pressure on the toes, which helps to prevent the progression of bunions, hammertoes, ingrown toenails, and corns. 

3. It has rearfoot control, which helps decrease mechanical strain to tendons and ligaments as well as to the joints of the knees, hips, and lower back. 

4. The insole is removable so that you can put in your custom-molded orthotic for better arch support. It can also accommodate a dress orthotic or a heat-molded insert which goes on top of the insole that comes with the shoe. 

Remember, the most important feature of finding a comfortable shoe is to find shoes that have a thick, rigid and non-flexible sole. No motion through the bottom of the foot means less inflammation, less swelling and less pain, which is crucial for all day comfort. 

This shoe is recommended for patients with:

*Plantar Fasciitis (heel pain)

*Mild Achilles Tendonitis

*Hallux Limitus (limited motion through the 1st toe joint)

*Hallux Rigidus (no motion through the 1st toe joint)

*Functional Hallux Limitus (limited motion through the 1st toe joint while you are functioning)

*Morton's Neuroma (make sure you have plenty of room in the toe box) 

*Metatarsalgia

*Mild to Moderate Bunions

*Mild to Moderate Hammertoes

*Capsulitis

*Sesamoiditis

*Ingrown Toenails

*Corns & Calluses

*Mild to Moderate Tailor's Bunions

*Recovering from a previous Lisfranc's Injury (check with your podiatrist) 

*Osteoarthritis 

*Mild Rheumatoid Arthritis

This shoe is not recommended for patients with:

*Diabetes (check with your Podiatrist)

*History of previous foot ulcerations

*Peripheral Neuropathy (nerve damage)

*Peripheral Arterial Disease (poor circulation) 

*Charcot Foot

*Drop Foot 

I've been having trouble keeping up with answering individual questions posted on the blog, but these two articles should answer most questions that you have about proper shoes. 

For more information on proper shoes, please refer to my other articles: 

Shoe recommendations for patients recovering from Lisfranc's Injuries.

http://podiatryshoereview.blogspot.com/2012/04/podiatrist-shoe-recommendations-for.html

My feet hurt! Top 10 things to do to relieve foot pain today.

http://podiatryshoereview.blogspot.com/2012/05/my-feet-hurt-top-ten-things-relieve.html

I hope this was helpful!

Dr. Cathleen A. McCarthy

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Podiatry Approved Excellent Men's Dress Shoe - Alden for J. Crew

Alden Men's Dress Shoes

For J. Crew

The Alden men's dress shoes for J. Crew are expensive, but they are worth every cent! Consider the money you spend on this shoe an investment in your feet. If you are experiencing foot pain or you have a history of foot issues, the money that you will save in medical bills far exceeds what you will spend on the shoe.  

What makes this shoe so exceptional is that it has a true full-length metal shank that allows absolutely no motion through the bottom of the foot, which achieves maximum protection for your foot. I am horrified by how many shoes falsely advertise that they have a full-length metal shank, but the sole is still soft and flexible. 

The full-length metal shank in the Alden men's shoe will prevent motion through any painful joints or foot structures, which allows less wear-and-tear on the joints and soft tissue structures. This translates into more comfort and decreased chance of injury. If you are recovering from a plantar plate injury, a Lisfranc's injury or have functional hallux limitus or rigidus (limited range of motion through the big toe joint), this is an excellent shoe choice for you.  

I do wish this shoe had an extra-depth toebox, which would be more accommodative for patients with severe bunions and hammertoes. This shoe has a slightly tapered toebox, which can cause pressure on any large bunions or painful 'bumps'. I would recommend that you try them on at one of your local J. Crew stores to get the proper fit. In Phoenix, three locations are Kierland, Biltmore and Fashion Square. 

For added comfort, add a custom-molded dress orthotic, which your podiatrist can have you casted and fitted for. It's a presription device that is custom-molded to your foot and goes inside your shoes to give you proper arch support, which helps decrease mechanical strain and help with foot, knee, hip and lower back pain. Your podiatrist's office staff can call your health insurance and check your benefits to see if the cost is covered under your insurance plan. 

This shoe is recommended for paients with:

*Hallux Limitus (limited range of motion through the 1st toe joint)

*Hallux Rigidus (no motion through the 1st toe joint)

*Plantar Plate Injuries

*Capsulitis

*Mild Morton's Neuroma

*Mild Hammertoes

*Mild Bunion

*Mild Tailor's Bunion

*Over-pronation

*Osteoarthritis

*Mild Rheumatoid Arthritis

*Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)

*Mild Achilles Tendonitis

*Previous Lisfranc's Injury

*Posterior Tibial Tendonitis

*Peroneal Tendonitis

*Hypermobility and Ligment Laxity (wear a dress orthotic if possible)

*Ankle Instability

*History of 'rolling your ankle out' when walking

*Metatarsalgia

*Healing stress fractures of the Metatarsal bones

*Freiberg's Infarction

This shoe is NOT recommended for patients with:

*Diabetes

*Peripheral Neuropathy

*Peripheral Arterial disease

*Excessive swelling

*Severe Achilles tendonitis

*Charcot Foot

*History of Ulceration or Open Sores

*Anyone with prominent 'bumps' on their feet 

*Severe Bunions or Tailor's Bunions 

For the Budget conscious:

You can purchase a similar men's dress shoe with a leather sole and take the shoe to a shoe repair or cobbler and ask them to put a full-length metal shank across the bottom of the sole to limit motion. 

Another idea is to simply purchase a New Balance 928 in black leather and wear that as your casual dress shoe. If your work restricts your shoe choices, I will be happy to write a prescription stating that it is medically necessary for you to wear them.

Thank you to my friend John Z. for introducing me to this amazing shoe!

I hope this was helpful,

Dr. Cathleen A. McCarthy

:)