At The Advanced Footcare Clinic, we offer the highest quality products for all our patients. One such item that we offer is Dr. Comfort Diabetic Socks. These socks would be a perfect match for your diabetic shoes! Available to you are several styles to meet your footcare needs:
Nano Bamboo Charcoal Fibers Seamless Diabetic Socks - A superior sock designed to keep feet dry; smooth seam construction; non-binding; ball and heel padding; anti-microbial odor control; superior breathability. These socks are available for both men and women in various sizes and styles - Merry Jane, Ankle Length, and Crew Length.
Extra Roomy Seamless Edema Socks - A superior comfort sock designed to be extra roomy for enlarged feet and legs. These socks are available for both men and women in various sizes.
Please call for an appointment or stop by the office to check out our large selection of socks, shoes, and other footcare products.
www.vailfoot.com
419-423-1888
Friday, July 31, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Diabetic Shoes
At the Advanced Footcare Clinic, we strive to provide our diabetic patients with superior quality therapeutic shoes. One such brand of shoe we offer is Natural Step.
Natural Step is the first and only line of extra-depth therapeutic shoes designed by both podiatrists and pedorthists for the diabetic and non-diabetic foot. Innovative features include an outflare and rocker bottom outsole - standard in four distinct widths; N, M, W, and XW, plus a combination last heel two widths narrower than the forefoot. Natural Step's unique construction prevents the lateral ankle from rubbing. Manufactured using only the highest quality leathers, the stylish, well-fitting extra-depth shoes deliver happy feet!
Specific features include:
Vegetable tanned leather lining
Padded collar for ankle and heel comfort and control
Speed laces
1/4" leather lined removable EVA foot bed
Extra depth toe box
Heel and ball area gel inserts for extra cushioning
Additional 4mm layer of EVA cushioning
True out-flare sole design for optimum stability and control
multi-layer polyurethane rocker outsole
Please call to make an appointment to select your therapeutic shoe! 419-423-1888
Natural Step is the first and only line of extra-depth therapeutic shoes designed by both podiatrists and pedorthists for the diabetic and non-diabetic foot. Innovative features include an outflare and rocker bottom outsole - standard in four distinct widths; N, M, W, and XW, plus a combination last heel two widths narrower than the forefoot. Natural Step's unique construction prevents the lateral ankle from rubbing. Manufactured using only the highest quality leathers, the stylish, well-fitting extra-depth shoes deliver happy feet!
Specific features include:
Vegetable tanned leather lining
Padded collar for ankle and heel comfort and control
Speed laces
1/4" leather lined removable EVA foot bed
Extra depth toe box
Heel and ball area gel inserts for extra cushioning
Additional 4mm layer of EVA cushioning
True out-flare sole design for optimum stability and control
multi-layer polyurethane rocker outsole
Please call to make an appointment to select your therapeutic shoe! 419-423-1888
Friday, July 24, 2009
You Can Get Your Shoes Right Here In Our Office!
Step Alive Shoes offers a full array of brands to help you maintain healthy feet. We are conveniently located within the Advanced Footcare Clinic.
Medicare approved diabetic shoes that can accommodate custom orthotics or specialized diabetic inlays are our specialty. But gone are the days of ugly therapeutic shoes! Today you have a wide variety of styles to choose from. You will be professionally fitted by one of our certified shoe fitters to insure the perfect fit. We guarantee the fit so don't worry! We carry the following brands:
Acor, Apex, Aetrex, Crocs, Dr. Comfort and many more!
Check our products out at
http://www.vailfoot.com/step-alive-shoes.html
Medicare approved diabetic shoes that can accommodate custom orthotics or specialized diabetic inlays are our specialty. But gone are the days of ugly therapeutic shoes! Today you have a wide variety of styles to choose from. You will be professionally fitted by one of our certified shoe fitters to insure the perfect fit. We guarantee the fit so don't worry! We carry the following brands:
Acor, Apex, Aetrex, Crocs, Dr. Comfort and many more!
Check our products out at
http://www.vailfoot.com/step-alive-shoes.html
Monday, July 20, 2009
SHOE CARE TIP #8
Shoe Care for Special Shoes and Situations
Cordovan shoes (real shell cordovan, made from horse hide, not just shoes that are burgundy color) need some special care. Neutral cream or paste polish tends to leave a white film on Cordovan leather. A recommendation is to use cordovan color paste wax polish, and not shoe cream. Also beware that the shell cordovan creases are usually lighter, not darker, in color.
Cordovan shoes (real shell cordovan, made from horse hide, not just shoes that are burgundy color) need some special care. Neutral cream or paste polish tends to leave a white film on Cordovan leather. A recommendation is to use cordovan color paste wax polish, and not shoe cream. Also beware that the shell cordovan creases are usually lighter, not darker, in color.
Monday, July 13, 2009
SHOE CARE TIP #7
Shoe Bags
When traveling, use shoe bags; this will prevent the soiling from getting in touch with your clothing. If you turn a shoe bag inside out, you can use it as a shoe mitt.
When traveling, use shoe bags; this will prevent the soiling from getting in touch with your clothing. If you turn a shoe bag inside out, you can use it as a shoe mitt.
Friday, July 10, 2009
SHOE CARE TIP #6
Avoid Heat
Always keep shoes away from direct heat to prevent the leather from drying out. Leather should always dry naturally. It's important to avoid drying them near a fire or heater. This overheating will literally cook the leather and cause it to become stiff and brittle. The best technique is to ensure that dry, room temperature air can circulate inside the boots.
Note: What should you do if your shoes or boots get wet? The first thing to consider is that shoes should be waxed or oiled so that they tend to repel water. The less water absorbed by leather, the longer it will last and the more comfortable you'll be. Wet leather will stretch and weaken, shrinking and becoming brittle as it dries. Once your shoes are wet, however, they should be dried as soon as possible with room temperature, dry air (Between 70-95 degrees Fahrenheit or 20-35 degrees Centigrade). If you're in a situation where you can't properly
dry your boots, wear them in a dry area until they can dry out a bit before you take them off.
It's important to avoid drying them near a fire or heater. This overheating will literally cook the leather and cause it to become stiff and brittle. The best technique is to ensure that dry, room temperature air can circulate inside the boots. If you let the boots sit in a wet condition for days without drying out, they can become moldy. This isn't good for the boot, and mold or mildew is nearly impossible to get rid of.
Always keep shoes away from direct heat to prevent the leather from drying out. Leather should always dry naturally. It's important to avoid drying them near a fire or heater. This overheating will literally cook the leather and cause it to become stiff and brittle. The best technique is to ensure that dry, room temperature air can circulate inside the boots.
Note: What should you do if your shoes or boots get wet? The first thing to consider is that shoes should be waxed or oiled so that they tend to repel water. The less water absorbed by leather, the longer it will last and the more comfortable you'll be. Wet leather will stretch and weaken, shrinking and becoming brittle as it dries. Once your shoes are wet, however, they should be dried as soon as possible with room temperature, dry air (Between 70-95 degrees Fahrenheit or 20-35 degrees Centigrade). If you're in a situation where you can't properly
dry your boots, wear them in a dry area until they can dry out a bit before you take them off.
It's important to avoid drying them near a fire or heater. This overheating will literally cook the leather and cause it to become stiff and brittle. The best technique is to ensure that dry, room temperature air can circulate inside the boots. If you let the boots sit in a wet condition for days without drying out, they can become moldy. This isn't good for the boot, and mold or mildew is nearly impossible to get rid of.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Caring for Leather Shoes
Polishing Smooth Leather in a Nutshell
1. Clean the shoes with leather cleaner to get the grime off the top. Never use any type of cleaner that contains an acid or a detergent as both are damaging to fine leather and will age the shoe. When necessary, use saddle soap and water for a better cleaning. Be sure to rinse away all of the saddle soap. Residual saddle soap will damage leather, just as dried soap left on your skin will damage and cause excessive drying. Never use a detergent--it destroys the natural oils. Always use a proper leather saddle soap for cleaning.
2. Condition the leather to soften. While the leather is still slightly moist after a good cleaning, apply a leather conditioner to replace the leather's natural oils. Use Lexol conditioner or any good quality conditioner containing lanolin. Set your clean and treated boots aside for 24 hours to dry. It's always a good idea to use shoe trees so that your boots maintain their shape. Later, apply boot polish or wax, and buff to a shine.
3. Use paste, wax or cream polish to shine your shoes. Make sure the polish matches the shoes. Use a cream a shade lighter than the shoe to cover scratches. Neutral is the "color" for light colored shoes. Other colors may have to be matched by taking one of your shoes with you when you buy polish. Cream or Paste polish moisturizes fine leather, keeps it flexible, and soaks into the leather to allow leather to breathe. Wax polish shines leather better than cream, but it seals the leather and causes it to dry out. Avoid liquid polish, although it puts a fast shine on your
shoes it can dry out and crack the leather. You can apply the polish with a soft, clean polishing rag; old socks will work fine. Wrap the corner of the cloth around your first and second fingers of your dominant hand. Twist the remainder of the cloth to tighten the portion around your fingers and hold that part in the palm of your hand. You can also use a horsehair brush dauber instead of a cloth; if you use a dauber, you'll need a different one for each color of polish you use.
4. Allow the shoes to dry (about 10 minutes) then buff the shoe with a polishing brush-- preferably horsehair -- and use a soft clean cloth to bring out a high luster.
5. Weatherproof your shoes. A protective spray is an excellent way to protect your shoes from water, snow, mud, and spills. The best way to protect your shoes is to wipe the leather with a damp cloth, following the instructions on the protector spray. Spray your shoes before wearing, and on a regular basis thereafter. Mink oil will waterproof and preserve leather, but it can darken lighter shades of leathers. A water and stain protective spray for leather, provides
water protection, and doesn’t alter the color. Suede can be cleaned with a clean soft brush (like a toothbrush), or you can buy special erasers (suede bars) to remove stains and dirt. Raise the nap on suede by applying steam from a steam iron from about 10 inches away. Also special brass-bristle brushes are available to raise the nap after cleaning. A protective non-silicone finish (like Scotchgard or Meltonian Water and Stain Protector) sprayed on new suede shoes will help repel water and stains. Nubuck – (brushed leather similar to suede, but with a finer nap) treat the shoes with water repellent, use rubber-bristle brush (not nylon) or a suede bar. Use the bar damp to clean and condition, and use the brush to lift the nap
1. Clean the shoes with leather cleaner to get the grime off the top. Never use any type of cleaner that contains an acid or a detergent as both are damaging to fine leather and will age the shoe. When necessary, use saddle soap and water for a better cleaning. Be sure to rinse away all of the saddle soap. Residual saddle soap will damage leather, just as dried soap left on your skin will damage and cause excessive drying. Never use a detergent--it destroys the natural oils. Always use a proper leather saddle soap for cleaning.
2. Condition the leather to soften. While the leather is still slightly moist after a good cleaning, apply a leather conditioner to replace the leather's natural oils. Use Lexol conditioner or any good quality conditioner containing lanolin. Set your clean and treated boots aside for 24 hours to dry. It's always a good idea to use shoe trees so that your boots maintain their shape. Later, apply boot polish or wax, and buff to a shine.
3. Use paste, wax or cream polish to shine your shoes. Make sure the polish matches the shoes. Use a cream a shade lighter than the shoe to cover scratches. Neutral is the "color" for light colored shoes. Other colors may have to be matched by taking one of your shoes with you when you buy polish. Cream or Paste polish moisturizes fine leather, keeps it flexible, and soaks into the leather to allow leather to breathe. Wax polish shines leather better than cream, but it seals the leather and causes it to dry out. Avoid liquid polish, although it puts a fast shine on your
shoes it can dry out and crack the leather. You can apply the polish with a soft, clean polishing rag; old socks will work fine. Wrap the corner of the cloth around your first and second fingers of your dominant hand. Twist the remainder of the cloth to tighten the portion around your fingers and hold that part in the palm of your hand. You can also use a horsehair brush dauber instead of a cloth; if you use a dauber, you'll need a different one for each color of polish you use.
4. Allow the shoes to dry (about 10 minutes) then buff the shoe with a polishing brush-- preferably horsehair -- and use a soft clean cloth to bring out a high luster.
5. Weatherproof your shoes. A protective spray is an excellent way to protect your shoes from water, snow, mud, and spills. The best way to protect your shoes is to wipe the leather with a damp cloth, following the instructions on the protector spray. Spray your shoes before wearing, and on a regular basis thereafter. Mink oil will waterproof and preserve leather, but it can darken lighter shades of leathers. A water and stain protective spray for leather, provides
water protection, and doesn’t alter the color. Suede can be cleaned with a clean soft brush (like a toothbrush), or you can buy special erasers (suede bars) to remove stains and dirt. Raise the nap on suede by applying steam from a steam iron from about 10 inches away. Also special brass-bristle brushes are available to raise the nap after cleaning. A protective non-silicone finish (like Scotchgard or Meltonian Water and Stain Protector) sprayed on new suede shoes will help repel water and stains. Nubuck – (brushed leather similar to suede, but with a finer nap) treat the shoes with water repellent, use rubber-bristle brush (not nylon) or a suede bar. Use the bar damp to clean and condition, and use the brush to lift the nap
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Shoe Care Tip #5 - Maintenance
It is highly recommended to clean your shoes on a regular basis, depending on frequency of use. The cleaning method depends on the shoe's material. Leather can be conditioned and polished with a leather lotion applied with a soft cloth. Suede looks best when brushed; although special suede brushes are available, a clean toothbrush works just as well. Fabric should be sprayed with a stain guard.
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