The Pedorthist Repairman
their looks, especially in school. And of
course, if it looks good, but is not functional,
then what good is the modification? There
are times when I tell the customer that the
particular shoe modification will be a work
in progress, meaning I may have to tweak it
or re-modify the shoe over time.
When fitting diabetics or people with
problem feet, again, being both a C.Ped and
a shoe repairman is a plus. Fitting shoes is
more than putting shoes on customers' feet
and taking their money. Many times, the
shoes need modifying, whether as simple
as a ball-and-ring stretcher for bunions,
"Fitting shoes is more than putting shoes on customers' feet and
taking their money." "Many times the shoes need modifying..."
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