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[Pages:2]Shoe Fitting Tips

Overall size Footwear manufacturers make their shoes on their "ideal" foot model called a "last". This last may differ even within the company. Overall size, therefore, should focus on the following:

Heel to toe The longest toe should be accommodated for with approximately 5mm, or about a pinky finger's width between the longest toe and the end of the shoe.

Heel to ball (Arch Length) This aspect of fit is often overlooked, but is extremely important. Make sure that the widest part of your foot lines up with the widest part of the shoe (the "flex point").

Heel fit Shoe companies make the heel counters (the hard part that holds the heel) in different widths and back curves. If your heel slips, and the sales person have tried lacing the shoe properly, you may need to try an alternate manufacturer.

Width This can be subjective to your overall comfort. Too narrow, and toes will go numb. Too wide, and the foot will not be adequately secure. Specialty shoe stores can measure and fit your foot according to the criteria above.

Specialty Shoe Stores

Fodemesi Shoes 123 Dundas Street 519-432-9639 and 1180 Oxford Street (Hyde Park) 519-474-9639

J. Seigel Footwear 1295 Highbury Ave N 519-452-9994

Runner's Choice 207 Dundas Street 519-672-5928

Running Room 620 Richmond Street 519-438-8550

New Balance Hyde Park Road and Fanshawe Park Road 519-657-0112

Ontario Locations

London Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic 3M Centre, Western University 519-661-2111 ext 89338 Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic Fanshawe College, Rm SC1001 519-452-4230

Sarnia CBI Physiotherapy 867 Exmouth Street 519-336-0511

Ilderton Ilderton Family Medical Centre 36 Heritage Drive 519-913-1156

Wallaceburg Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic 329 Selkirk Street 519-627-2345

Pantone 268

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CMYK 82, 100, 0, 12

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A Patient Guide to Selecting Proper Footwear

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Colin Dombroski, PhD, CPedC Kathleen Klement, MClSc (Can), C Ped (C) Adam Froats, MSc(Can), CPedC

Canadian Certified Pedorthists

A Brief Explanation of Shoe Categories

Cushioning: A cushion shoe is appropriate for people with a normal gait pattern or for special cases when extra cushioning is required. Shoes in this category will provide ample cushioning and mild support.

Stable Neutral: This category of shoes is for people with very mild overpronation or supination. Shoes in this category provide moderate cushioning and stability.

Stability: A stability shoe is appropriate for people with mild to moderate overpronation of their feet. This type of shoe will provide moderate cushion and increased support on the inside of the shoe and around the heel.

Motion Control: This category of shoes is appropriate for people with extremely over-pronated feet. This type of shoe will provide the ultimate support for the whole foot.

*Special Note* The amount of cushioning and support will vary from shoe to shoe within each category. Your Pedorthist will help you determine which shoes are appropriate for your foot type. If you also require foot orthotic devices within your shoes, your Pedorthist will ensure that the shoe choice complements the support from the orthotic device.

Athletic Shoes Pedorthists' Favourites

Cushioning Adidas - Adistar cushioning Asics - Cumulus, Nimbus New Balance - 780, 880v2, 1080 Saucony - Triumph, Trigon Ride Brooks ? Glycerin

Stable Neutral Adidas - Supernova Cushion New Balance ? 840, 992 Saucony - Echelon Brooks- Dyad

Stability Adidas - Supernova Control, Asics - 1170, 2170, Kayano Brooks - Adrenaline New Balance -870 860, 1226,1770 Saucony - Omni, Trigon Guide, Hurricane

Motion Control Brooks - Beast, Ariel New Balance - 1540, 928 Saucony - Stabil Ascis- Evolution

Cross Trainer New Balance - 856, 757

Tennis/Court Adidas - Stabil New Balance - 804 Asics- Gel-Rocket

Why Do I Need a Special Shoe?

A Certified Pedorthist of Canada has provided this pamphlet to you. Certified Pedorthists have a unique foot care training that involves:

? Assessment of the foot and lower limb ? Footwear design, fabrication and

modification ? Orthotic device design, fabrication,

dispensing and modification

Pedorthists are the only trained foot specialty to have such an extensive footwear background.

No two feet are the same. Your Pedorthist is trained to evaluate your foot needs and provide you with footwear education and orthotic devices when necessary. Footwear suggestions are specific to your foot type and lifestyle needs.

Custom-made foot orthoses are devices used to help control excessive or improper motions within your footwear. Custom-made foot orthoses only work as well as the shoes they are placed within. This means that while you may see benefit from the orthoses in your current footwear, matching your footwear to your foot type can improve the outcome of wearing the orthoses.

If you have any questions or concerns with the footwear information provided, please contact your Pedorthist.

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