Current Pedorthics | September-October 2014 | Vol.46, Issue 5 | Page 30

Introducing PFA’s
Retail Committee
BY CHRIS STANLEY, C. PED. AND BEN NEBROSKI, C. PED.

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n the days before big box retail stores and discount footwear,
when someone needed new shoes, or special foot wear for medical
foot issues, people frequented their local shoe store around the
corner. More than likely, that store was a long-time fixture in
the community, with an owner who was your neighbor and more
than likely a pedorthist. His/her’s personal service and knowledge of
foot care and proper shoe fitting allowed them to make sure you were
wearing appropriate shoes that besides fitting properly, also protected
your feet and helped with potential gait and other lower extremity
problems.