Here’s a little trail shoe overview for you. Since one of the fastest growing segments in the shoe industry is that of trail shoes, things can get a little overwhelming with all the options out there. It makes sense this segment is growing fast. That’s because more and more people are running the obstacle course/mud… [Read More]
The Alegria TRAQ Review
Now I can honestly say the Alegria TRAQ is different. It’s the first shoe I’ve ever stocked that has a digital chip in it. This chip acts as a pedometer. It links up via Bluetooth with an app you can install on your smartphone. Once they’re linked together it’ll track your steps, and do some… [Read More]
The Hoka Elevon Shoe Review
Last fall (2017) Hoka introduced the Fly collection. One of the shoes in that collection was the Elevon. It was introduced to add a new addition to their already successful running shoe line. If you’re not familiar with the Hoka brand here’s another quick review for you… The Hoka Clifton 4 Shoe Review One thing to… [Read More]
The 361 Sensation 3 Shoe Review
Well, The 361 brand is moving along well. They are now onto the 3rd version of their popular Sensation 3 model. There were some changes that were made from version 2. One of the big ones was trimming it down to save some weight. And they did that without sacrificing support and comfort. There were… [Read More]
How Custom Shoe Orthotics Are Created
One of the big elements of what I do to help people find solutions to their foot problems is to use custom orthotics. Every week I get a lot of questions about the process. From what would be right for the person, to how does it all work? So I created a video that explains… [Read More]
The New Balance BM/BW 1000 Snow Boot Review
Ever have boots that just don’t keep your feet dry? Ever have boots that just don’t keep your feet warm? I’d say most of us have had to deal with that at one time or another. But I’ve got a good boot from New Balance (the BM1000/ BW1000) that does a great job of keeping… [Read More]
The New Balance 1400V1 Hiking Boot Review
**Updated Review*** If you scroll all the way down the page you’ll see the quick 30-second review I did for the New Balance 1400V1 Hiking Boot. Originally we did review it as a hiking boot, but it actually is so much more than that. Since it has been so popular and there have been quite… [Read More]
Altra’s Versus Brooks/ Saucony And Hoka
In this video, you’ll see a comparison between the Altra Shoe brand and Saucony, Brooks, and Hoka. The Altra’s have very distinct differences between the other three brands. These differences allow me to solve a lot of different foot issues that may have been a challenge before. So watch the video below to see how… [Read More]
How To Size A Child’s Foot
With all the shoe options for kids out there, and how fast kids feet grow, it can be a challenge to figure out how to size their foot. You’ll see a lot of options and tips on how to do it. But in the video below I wanted to show you the simple way that… [Read More]
How To Choose The Right Kids Shoes
Since I just introduced Pediped kids shoes I also wanted to make sure that you know what to look for in a good kids shoe. There are a ton of options out there today. But so many of those options will not be a good fit (no pun intended) for your kids. There’s definitely process… [Read More]
Introducing Pediped – Quality Kids Shoes
For all the years I’ve been in the shoe business I’ve never offered specific shoes for kids. Well today I’m officially announcing that I have a great quality brand of kids shoes in stock. It’s from Pediped. The fastest growing kids shoe brand in the U.S.A. In the video below you will get to see… [Read More]
Merrell Jungle Moc Review
The Merrell Junge Moc review breaks down why this shoe is different from the other Merrell shoes. It’s a slip on shoe that is not only comfortable but popular with many people. In the video below I take you through the features of the shoe and what makes it so popular. As always, if you… [Read More]
Merrell Ventilator Shoe Review
Here’s the Merrell Ventilator Shoe Review. This is another Merrell shoe that we stock here at the store. It’s great for hiking, or all around comfort. It’s one of our favorites and people are really liking it. So here’s a video review to break down the shoe and what people are liking about it. … [Read More]
Why You’ll Like Merrell And A Review Of The Moab Rover
It seems that a lot of people love Merrell shoes. Myself included. Overall they have a great fit and are very comfortable. It’s actually surprising how many actually tell me how much they “love” Merrell. But if you’re not sure why, or you are new to Merrell I put together a quick video for you… [Read More]
Merrell Moab GORE-TEX Review
The Merrell Moab GORE-TEX review will dive into why this is such a great shoe. This is a quick video that show you the highlights and what this shoe is good for. This is also one of their popular models. So take a look at the video to learn a bit more about the Moab… [Read More]
How Custom Foot Orthotics Are Made Specifically For Your Foot
Ever wonder how custom foot orthotics are made? As you know everyone’s foot is different. It’s just like a fingerprint. No two feet are the same. So when major foot problems pop up, many times the best option is to have an orthotic specifically customized for your foot. You can use inserts as well and… [Read More]
Why Are Orthotics Important And How They Work
I get the question all the time… Do I need orthotics? Well, the answer is… It depends. A lot of times the person does need them. But they’re not exactly sure what they are designed to help with and what the process is to get them to fit right for their feet. So I put… [Read More]
Here’s Info About Our Grand Opening
So Here Are The Details We Have So Far… Please keep in mind that this is tentative and things may/can change!!!! Date: Saturday September 12th, 2015 Time: 10am – 2pm Location: Frank’s Custom Shoe Fitting & NeighboRx Pharmacy – 329 Route 211 East, Middletown, NY 10940 – Across the street from ShopRite What Is Taking Place? Grand… [Read More]
The Trick To Taking Your Shoes On And Off The Right Way
I get a lot of questions about how to get shoes to last longer. Honestly one of the ways is to make sure you put them on and take them off the right way. You’d be surprised how much more life you can get out of your shoes if you do this right. Most of… [Read More]
We’re Finally Open…. Here’s The Pics
After a whirlwind of craziness and getting permits and all the fun stuff in place for the new store…. We Are Finally Open!!! It’s such a better location, and it feels so much brighter and warmer. Which I love. It’s even way easier to find now. We wont have to give out crazy directions to help… [Read More]
We Are Moving!!!
So it’s official… I am moving to a new location. It’s on the other end of Rte. 211 In Middletown on the opposite side of the street from Shoprite. 329 Rte. 211 East to be exact. So I thought it would be fun to just show you some pics of the location, and keep this… [Read More]
The 361 Impulse Shoe Review
So I was able to get my hands on another great 361 model. This one is called the Impulse. So I put together a really quick 60 second review of the 361 Impulse. You’ll see what it looks like, what makes it different, and why it’s a very good fit. So check out this 361… [Read More]
The 361 Chromoso Shoe Review
Here’s a real quick shoe review for the 361 Chromoso. The 361 brand is something I really like, so I wanted to put together another review video for you just like the last review I did for the… 361 Sensation In the 361 Chromoso review I break down who and what this shoe is meant… [Read More]
361 Sensation Shoe Review
Below is the 361 sensation shoe review. In my last post about the 361 shoe brand, I shared what the 361 shoe brand actually is and why they will be shaking up the U.S markets. This post will be dedicated to breaking down what I really like about this show and how it’s different. So… [Read More]
What Is The 361 Shoe Brand?
The 361 shoe brand… This is a number and a name that you definitely need to keep an eye on. These guys are going to be some big players in the U.S. shoe industry in a very short period of time. Right now they are one of the biggest shoe brands in China. Not only… [Read More]
New Balance 880 Shoe Review
The New Balance 880 Shoe Review will breakdown exactly why this shoe works so well for so many people. It’s a great all around shoe for all sorts of foot styles and widths. Not only that it is currently our #1 best selling shoe in the store. So take a look at the the shoe… [Read More]
The Tongue Lacing Trick
One of the biggest issues I see with shoes is the tongue always sliding off to the side. This is no good. This can cause a whole host of issues with your foot, and also with the structure of the shoe. You’d never think something like this could cause problems but it does. So I… [Read More]
How We Are Going To Help Triathletes
Hey, So recently we ran a survey to find out what the biggest issues are that triathletes are facing. The results that came back were pretty interesting. After analyzing everything it was obvious that there were areas that were being neglected for triathletes that I could end up helping them with. So I put together… [Read More]
Triathletes – Can You Help Us?
Hey there, So a little while back we did a survey to find out how many people who are fans/customers were also triathletes. The results were pretty interesting. After going through the survey we realized that there were a lot of problems that triathletes were having that we could easily solve. The only issue we… [Read More]
The Topo MT Shoe Review
The Topo MT shoe is one that has really found and defined a little niche for itself. There has been a lot of good feedback from people about this shoe. So I wanted to put together a really quick review of this shoe and why people like this. So take a look at this quick… [Read More]
Personal Reflections From The Boston Marathon Race Director
The 2014 Boston Marathon was one of the most challenging, unique, and important ones for the sport of running. After the tragic bombing during the 2013 Boston marathon, a lot had to change to make the 2014 event even happen. What took place during the 2014 marathon was incredible, and I wanted to share with… [Read More]
Saucony Ride Review
Hey there, So I’ve put together another shoe review for you. This time it’s for the Saucony Ride. This is a shoe that has been around for about 15 years and is a great all around shoe. So take a look at the 2 minute Saucony Shoe Review Below… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZCtpP3py7s&w=560&h=315] Feel free to ask… [Read More]
Brooks Transcend Review
Hey there, Today I want to do a review on the Brooks Transcend. The transcend is a hybrid that is based off of how shoes have been changing over the past few years or so. It’s a very good well rounded shoe and has some interesting characteristics about it that most other shoes don’t have…. [Read More]
Bobby Bright and Billy Glatz
Bobby Bright was my good friend and right up until his timely death on July 11, 2009, he was a good friend to the Orange Classic 10K. Bob was there for me at the finish of my lifetime marathon PR in Maryland in 1975 (2:39:34) and Bob was the one during the summer of 1980… [Read More]
What Types Of Socks Should You Look For?
Hey, I’ve got a quick video for you. I’ve been talking a lot about socks lately and answering a lot of questions. So I wanted to put together a video that answers the question I get all the time. That is… What Type Of Socks Should I Get? Here’s a quick video that answers that.
