Comfortable Women's Dress Shoe at Shoe Mill in Tempe...

TSUBO...

Found at The Shoe Mill in Tempe, Arizona.

I own this shoe and it's one of my favorite and most comfortable dress shoes! I can wear this shoe all day long at work...

This shoe has a thick, rigid sole for protection of the foot, a wide and semi-soft toebox to prevent hammertoes, bunions and ingrown toenails, and decent midfoot and rearfoot strapping for more biomechanical control. Although it will not be able to accommodate a custom-molded dress orthotic - if you need more arch control you can use an over-the-counter "stick on" arch support sold in many stores. I wore mine without arch control and they were uber-comfortable!

This is an acceptable dress shoe for patients with:

*Mild bunions

*Mild Hammertoes

*Mild Achilles Tendonitis

*Mild Plantar Fasciitis/Heel Pain

This shoe is NOT recommended for patients with:

*Hallux Limitus/Rigidus (limited range of motion of the first toe joint)

*Osteoarthritis or Degenerative Joint Disease of the first toe joint

*Moderate to Severe Bunion or Hammertoes

*Moderate to Severe Plantar Fasciitis/Heel Pain

*Moderate to Severe Osteoarthritis in the foot or ankle

*Diabetic Patients

*Neuropathic Patients (Nerve Damage)

*Charcot Patients

*Moderate to Severe Tendonitis

*Moderate to Severe Hypermobility

Cost: $120

Have a Great Day!

Dr. Cathy McCarthy

Comfortable Womens's Dress Shoes - John Fluevog Shoes - Love at First Sight...

Let me be so bold as to tell you a personal story...

Seven years ago, I took a screenwriting night course at Scottsdale community college and, on the first day of class, being a bit shy, I went in the room, found a seat, sat down and - quietly scoped the room for cute guys. What can I say, I was single!

My eyes fell on this guy - long, lean, sexy and he had this cool, funky bohemian - style.

I immediately thought, "WHO - is that big hunk of eye candy?! Me like..."

Needless to say, I let him chase me around for awhile (not too long!) and, seven years later, I feel like the luckiest woman in the world to be able to say that we have now been happily, wonderfully and beautifully married for five years and I'm more in love with him now than ever.

So, there is a point to this story - I have this talent - when I see a fabulous thing - I KNOW IT!

John Fluevog, I was rushing down Melrose in Los Angeles, not shopping, just trying to catch up to my group (as I had volunteered to go back and put more money in the meter) and, out of the corner of my eye, I spied - a shoe...

Not just any shoe - but a big hunk of eye candy shoe...

Forgetting my group, I hopped in the store, tried on a dozen shoes - loved them all and finally purchased the Benatar.

If I thought I liked the way they looked - I have to say I now have a new depth of love and appreciation for how they look and feel...

I have a new goal in life - I will own more John Fluevog shoes - I have finally found a designer who has combined cool, funky fashionable shoes with functionability and comfort.

John Fluevog - thank you!

Like my beautiful husband - you are a gem!

P.S. If you ever need input on starting a shoe line that is "pathology specific" to certain podiatric foot issues - let's talk!! (i.e. think: degenerative joint disease of the big toe - here's your shoe!)

Advice for if ordering online: John Fluevog shoes run small so order 1/2 size larger than you usually wear. Also, they are expensive but so totally worth it! Once again, good shoes are an investment - speaking as a Podiatrist - you can either put money into shoes or into co-pays - take your pick...

Have a Beautiful Fluevog Day!

I know I will,

Dr. Cathy McCarthy

The Natural Soft Baxman.

THE NATURAL SOFT BAXMAN.

I like this shoe!

It's got a lot going for it - including a rigid sole, forefoot, midfoot and rearfoot control PLUS it's cute!

Depending on where your bunions falls, it should work well for mild to moderate bunions, hammertoes, osteoarthritis, tendonitis, heel pain and Achilles Tendonitis. As long as the strap does not rub on the bunion - it should be suitable.

It's not as suitable for patients with Diabetes, Neuropathy, moderate to severe Hallus Limitus/Rigidus (limited range of motion of the 1st Toe Joint), and patients who suffer with severe pain. There's no real arch support but the rigid-sole helps to biomechanically control the foot and to prevent injury, wear and tear and help decrease pain.

I found this shoe at Famous Footwear at Paradise Valley Mall and, since it was the grand opening, they had a drawing for a shoe shopping spree - within one minute, one lucky person could run between a starting line and grab as many shoes as possible for free. The girl who won managed to get three pairs of shoes and I was reminded of the quote from the movie "Zombie-Land" as the girl ran as fast as she could grabbing shoes: "It's all about the Cardio!"

:)

Dress Shoe For Ladies with Bunions...

WHAT'S WHAT PLUSHIOUS

I found this shoe at FAMOUS FOOTWEAR at Paradise Valley Mall.

This shoe would make a nice casual dress shoe for ladies with painful bunions that hurt with pressure from shoes.

What makes this shoe good:

* Rigid-Sole with cushioned insole.

* Straps that give some forefoot, midfoot and rearfoot control.

* The front of the shoe offers some natural "roll" during the gait cycle.

This shoe will work for patients who need a dress shoe for special occasions and limited wear who have:

*Bunions (may not work for every patient with bunions - it depends on where each individual person's bunions is and the severity of the bunion).

*Depending on where the midstrap falls, it MAY work for patients with painful bumps (Exostosis) on the top of their midfoot

*Heel pain (Mild)

*Achilles Tendonitis (Mild)

This shoe is NOT recommended for:

*Extended walking/activities - especially on uneven surfaces.

*Hallus Limitus/Rigidus - patients with limited range of motion or degenerative joint disease across the 1st Toe Joint.

*Severe Hypermobility/Ligament Laxity.

*Neuropathy.

*Diabetic Patients.

Cost: $49.99

Adios!

Gravity Defyer - Spring technology Footwear...

Men's & Women's Dress Shoes with Hidden Shock Absorbers in the Heel...

It's been a challenge for my patients to find dress shoes that are decently stylish while still being good for your feet. The Gravity Defyer was designed Alexander Einekevah who created this shoe when his 14 year old nephew was diagnosed with a cancerous growth in his heel and had to have heel replacement surgery and was told by doctors that he was given little chance of living pain free. Mr Einekevah created the Impact Research Technology Groups in 2003 which was a "think tank of engineers" to help him create the Gravity Defyer Shoe which claims to have:

1. Industrial Grade Smart Memory Master Spring in the heel area.

2. Twin Stabilizer Springs also in the heel area.

3. AVS3 Cooling Vent in the heel area.

4. Removable Thick Insole (may be able to be replaced by a Custom Molded Insert depending on the shoe).

5. AVS3 Air Circulation Channels in the Sole.

6. Shock Absorbing Polymer Sole.

7. Soft leather Collar shaped for comfort.

8. Hand Stitched Nappa Leather Uppers.

These shoes would be very good for anyone who requires a dress shoe and suffers with:

* Plantar Fasciitis/Heel Pain

* Knee, Hip, Lower Back Pain

Patients who might have fitting problems with the shoes are:

* Moderate to Severe Bunions or Hammertoes.

* Forefoot Issues.

This is worth a look for anyone searching for a decent dress shoe that is comfortable as well as stylish. Go to...

gravitydefyer.com

or

1-800-429-0039 (for a catalog)

*Remember that if pain persists - see your Doctor!

Have a great Day...

Dr Cathy McCarthy