Weekly Feature: Vionic
At Foot Foundation, we carry a number of comfortable footwear designs for women ranging from shoes to sandals. One major brand name is Vionic® with Orthaheel® Technology. This product design was originally known as Orthaheel®. “This innovative Orthaheel® technology helps reduce over-pronation, which can improve foot function and relieve common associated pains such as plantar…
Read MoreWeekly Feature: Drew
Drew’s orthopedic and diabetic footwear that you’ve come to love and trust began from a small beginning over 130 years go along the Ohio River in Portsmouth, Ohio. In 1875, Irving Drew began his business of hand-making extra fine welt shoes for women with the assistance of only a few experienced shoemakers. This venture became known…
Read MoreWeekly Feature: Aetrex
The year 1946, saw the founding of one of the fastest growing footwear companies in the industry. Since then, the $60 million family-owned coporation based out of Teaneck, New Jersey has been widely recognized as a global leader in pedorthic footwear and foot orthotics that are dedicated to comfort and wellness. Aetrex was originally known for…
Read MoreWeekly Feature: Fidelio
Fidelio was first founded by Martin Kasperek on August 1, 1995, as a shoe wholesaler. As customer demands grew and the market for footwear expanded, Kasperek chose to transition his company in another direction. In 2003, the company, Kasperek KG, became a producer of footwear rather than just a wholesaler. There can often be uncertainties when expanding…
Read MoreWeekly Feature: OrthoFeet
“Orthofeet is the premium brand of specialty footwear biomechanically designed to provide consumers with ultimate mobility, comfort and protection for an improved quality of life” (OrthoFeet). In 1984, two brothers, Aharon Bar, Ph.D, and Michael Bar, combined their expertise in foot biomechanics and orthotic design to establish OrthoFeet. In doing so, the Bar brothers pioneered…
Read MoreWeekly Feature: Hi-Tec
Hi-Tec is one of the newest additions to our footwear collection here at Foot Foundation. The company, however, has been around since 1974. Hi-Tec Sports was originally founded in the village of Shoeburyness, in Essex, England. The original breakthrough success came from the design and development of the Hi-Tec Squash, a shoe specifically designed for…
Read MorePlunge into the new year
As the new year approaches, people often make resolution intended to improve their lifestyles and choices for the upcoming year. Charles (Charlie) Bauman has been resolving to do this for a number of months now, but it’s not for his personal benefit. During a four-month round cycling trek that took him from Elmira, ON, to…
Read MoreWeekly Feature: NEW Biotime Slippers
Your feet are an important part of your foundation, regardless of the time of year. At Foot Foundation, we take this to heart. That’s why we’re introducing some of Biotime’s new slipper collection in-store now! EMMA Pamper your feet this winter season with Biotime’s Emma clog-like slippers. The boiled wool blended upper complete with fleece…
Read MoreWeekly Feature: NEW Portofino Shoes
Are you looking for a pair of office shoes that work with the changing weather? Or, maybe you’re in need of a pair comfortable, yet dressy, shoes for those upcoming holiday parties you’ll be attending? At Foot Foundation we carry a style of shoe that fits all those criteria and more. Introducing the new Portofino…
Read MoreWeekly Feature: NEW Hi-Tech Hiking Boots
Foot Foundation found a new style of footwear to help you brave the blustery months ahead. And you’re in luck! They’ve just arrived in-store so you can try on and take home your very own Altitude V boots by Hi-Tech! ALTITUDE V 200 i WP Altitude V boots provide the protection without any of the…
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