Single Custom Shoe responses

Single Custom Shoe responses

Chris Fairman

3/20/2009

Thanks to all who responded. I originally asked about options for patients
who need a single custom diabetic shoe and something decent to match the
opposite side. I had the following responses: Looks like there are a few
ways to go with this

Chris

I use Mt. Emey. They will custom fabricate you a shoe based off their
prefab models. They also sell single shoes and split sizes. I have had
the same issue you are going through. They do take a while. I think I
waited 4-6 weeks, but I had a prefab on one wide and custom on the
other. They will look different, no doubt. But a match none the less.
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*www.rosenbaumsny.com*
*718-236-7700*

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Apis doesn't make the highest quality custom shoes (the leather isn't near
as soft as many of the other companies), but they will split a pair and
fabricate one custom with one off-the-shelf.
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 Dear Chris,
At my office we use Jerry Miller Shoe company. We cast the sound side and
the prosthetic foot to get an exact match. The shoe for the prosthetic foot
is not covered by insurance and the patient is responsible for the cost of
the custom shoe for the prosthetic foot. We have had pretty good success
with this company at a reasonable price. If you need more information you
can call me at 419-841-9852.

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 Try APIS, they will make a custom and match it to any of their off the
shelf
shoes. I have had done and they look great. Cost is approximately $225.00.


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 Since you are in Michigan, I would suggest that you get a hold of Dennis
Janisse (or one of the other Pedorthists) at National Pedorthic Services in
Milwaukee WI and other locations. They will be better able to help you with
your questions than I can. Their web site is:
<URL Redacted> the Contact us section, you can see
their locations and contact one of
them for help.

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Check with Phil Watson at Ambulatory footwear in Ontario, Canada. I am sure
he can accommodate your needs.
http://ambulatoryfootwear.com/

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Rizo shoes in Maimi Florida


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Did you try Apis?
http://www.apisfootwear.com/showcase/default.asp
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Try apis in CA they have been great and their 9301 model does lots of
patients who you think need custom. Alan Hammer CPO

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use to make our own custom shoes, however; as reimbursement went south we
had to find a faster more efficient way of doing things. The result was to
buy a shoe a size or two larger than needed, then pull the sole and midsole
off (much easier to use a shoe with a midsole instead of a welt). Then all
you have to do is cut the soles to match your mold, and then pull the upper
over your mold and glue everything back together. We have a McKay stitcher
that we can sew it all together also, but gluing it will work fine also. The
results were pretty good, takes about 2 hours per shoe( including drying
time) and they look a lot better. We've done probably a hundred or so shoes
like this and it has worked out great. We usually use PW Minor shoes but we
have even done some walmart shoes with good success. In your case you would
end up probably having to buy 2 different pairs of shoes. But in the end you
would less than $150 tied up in it.

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 Most custom shoe companies can do this. The more cosmetic, the higher the
price. Acor does a good job with replications, but they tend to be slow and
expensive. In my practice, a pair of basic custom shoes costs about
$235.00. I do cast prosthetic feet and have a shoe produced for my Medicare
diabetics. I have had extremely good luck with this. A major problem you
will encounter is having to make adjustments to the pylon height on the
prosthesis based on how your shoe will fit on the prosthetic side and in
relation to the natural foot.

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I have had Acor replicate an off the shelf oxford style shoe. I sent a
picture of the shoe along and they got pretty close. Apis also makes custom
shoes and will make anything in their catalog. I have also purchased a
single, non custom shoe from them.
At Hersco we make a lot of custom shoes for the types of cases that you are
writing about. Usually we are requested to make a pair of custom shoes: one
for the affected foot and the other for the prosthetic side. This is a
little more expensive, but it ensures a match in the upper leather and the
shoe style. We have also had the practitioner send us a regular extra depth
shoe for the prosthetic foot and then we attempt to copy that style for a
single custom shoe on the contra-lateral foot.
We can copy shoe styles e.g. New Balance, to some degree. If the upper is
complicated - with many intricate patterns - it makes the job more
difficult. Usually the midsole and outsole are the real challenge as molded
shoes have glued crepe soling, whereas factory made shoes can have fancy die
cast mutlidensity soles.
Having said all that we are certainly willing to try and replicate any
style, and we are committed to full customer satisfaction. If you would like
any more information please do not hesitate to contact me.
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We had sent the prefabricated shoe to American shoe and they did a pretty
good job making the shoes look as much alike as possible.