Annette S. Customer Spotlight

Today we want to take a minute to spotlight Annette.

Before coming to Frank’s, Annette had several different problems with her feet that had been getting worse over time.

And normally, that would be enough of a problem by itself.

But Annette also had something pretty big coming up.

She was planning to walk approximately 500 miles across Spain on the Camino de Santiago.

In her spotlight video above, you’ll see how she went from questioning whether her feet could handle the trip to walking around 15 miles a day for 35 days without pain.

It’s a great story, so make sure you watch the video above.

Meet Annette

Before Annette came to Frank’s, there wasn’t just one thing bothering her feet.

There were several.

As Annette said…

“Before I met Frank, there was probably four issues with my foot, and those issues were getting worse and worse over time.”

Those issues included…

✅ A painful bump on the top of her foot

✅ A high arch

✅ Calluses along the sides of her foot

✅ Numbness in her toes

The bump on top of her foot was one of the biggest problems.

Depending on the shoe and how tight it was, the pain could get as high as an eight out of ten.

Sometimes she would not even realize how irritated it had become until she took her shoe off and saw the redness.

The numbness in her toes was another issue.

After walking for a longer period of time…

Her toes could become numb and eventually start hurting.

And the calluses were an ongoing problem as well.

The longer Annette stayed on her feet, the more these issues started to show themselves.

Shopping, spending a long time around the house, or simply being on her feet for too long could make the issues worse.

For quite a while, Annette tried dealing with everything herself.

She tried things like…

Loosening and changing the way she laced her shoes
Cutting her walks shorter
Trying different shoes at running shoe stores
Visiting several running shoe stores looking for something that worked
Trying to manage the problems herself

But nothing really solved the problem.

As Annette said…

“I just did it on my own. I did not find anyone who could really help me.”

That was about to change.

Then Came the Camino de Santiago

The real turning point came when Annette’s daughter asked her to walk the Camino de Santiago with her.

This was not exactly a weekend hiking trip.

The Camino they were planning would take them approximately 500 miles across northern Spain.

They would average around 15 miles a day for 35 days.

That changed everything.

Annette knew how her feet felt after an hour of walking.

Now she was thinking about walking for hours and hours every day.

Over mountains.

Across rocks.

On pavement.

And over all sorts of different terrain.

She was not even sure she could do it.

Annette told her daughter she needed time before she could completely commit.

As she explained…

“If I didn’t think that my feet could handle this or my body, I was going to have to say no.”

That is when finding a real solution became much more important.

Annette’s Shoe-Fitting Experience

In 2019 a friend who had hiked the Camino de Santiago recommended Frank’s.

When Annette came to Frank’s, the experience was different from what she had gone through before.

Instead of simply trying another random pair of shoes…

Frank looked at how everything was working together.

Her feet.

The shoes.

The fit.

The support.

Even the way the shoes were laced.

That last part ended up being surprisingly important.

One of Annette’s biggest problems was the bump on top of her foot.

Other running shoe stores had changed the way her shoes were laced before.

But according to Annette…

They never really addressed that specific bump.

Frank did.

He changed the lacing so there was no direct pressure from the lace over that area.

Annette said…

“The way he was able to lace it completely eliminated that pressure on the bump. And that was a huge difference.”

From there, the right shoes and custom orthotics were put together for her feet.

And she noticed something almost immediately.

As Annette said…

“When he sat me down and put on the shoes, and I walked around, there was a huge difference in how the back and the front of the foot felt.”

She continued…

“So just walking around a little bit in the store, I could tell a difference right away.”

But walking around a shoe store was one thing.

Walking across Spain was going to be something completely different.

The Real Test

Annette eventually committed to the Camino.

And right from the beginning, the trip put her feet to the test.

The first day involved crossing the Pyrenees.

Not just one mountain.

Several mountains.

And Annette said that first day took around ten hours.

She was tired.

But something important did not happen.

Her feet did not bother her.

As Annette said…

“It was exhaustion for me, but my feet did not bother me.”

Then she kept going.

Day after day.

Across mountains, rocks, pavement, flat sections, and all the different surfaces along the Camino.

The problems with the calluses, heel, and bump were no longer stopping her.

And then came the result.

Annette said…

“And after walking 15 miles a day for 35 days, there is no pain.”

The Result Went Beyond The Camino

Completing the Camino was obviously a huge accomplishment.

But the difference did not disappear when Annette came home.

Before working with Frank…

Sshe was normally walking about 45 minutes in the morning.

Now?

She said…

“I am now walking 2 to 3 hours every morning versus 45 minutes because I’m able to do it without pain.”

And when Annette looks back on what might have happened if she had never gone to Frank, she does not think she would have been able to finish the Camino.

As she said…

“I truly, truly believe I would have had to leave the Camino.”

Instead, she finished it.

She got to experience the entire journey with her daughter.

And she can now spend more time walking at home without constantly worrying about what her feet are going to do.

What Can You Do If You Are Experiencing Foot Problems Like Annette?

If you are dealing with…

❌ Foot pain
❌ Numbness
❌ Calluses
❌ Pressure from your shoes
❌ Or other foot problems

Frank’s Custom Shoe Fitting can help.

If you are dealing with foot pain and need help, just like Annette did…

Click the button below to schedule an appointment

Rikki G.’s Customer Spotlight

Today we want to take a minute to spotlight Rikki G.

Over the years Rikki has had to overcome quite a few challenges with foot pain. In her spotlight video above, you’ll see how she went from almost giving up to getting her entire life back. It’s a great story, so watch the video above.

Meet Rikki

Rikki was born without a hip socket. Over her life it has caused some issues. But it wasn’t until a few years ago when foot pain started to show up. And when it did, it got worse very quickly.

So Rikki did what most people do when they start to have foot pain.

✅ She tried pain relievers like lidocaine.

✅ She used a heating pad.

✅ Different insoles.

✅ Knee braces because the pain started impacting her knees.

She even went to a physical therapist that professional athletes go to.

But no matter what she tried or who she saw, the pain never got any better.

It got so bad that she could barely move around her house and go up and down steps.

Just to do that, she had to use a cane.

And so she began to feel like “less of a person” and started wondering if life was “worthwhile anymore.”

It got so bad that she realized she couldn’t live in her house anymore and was actively searching for a new ranch-style home.

That way she wouldn’t have to deal with steps.

Her home was her sanctuary. It was where she was happiest, and it was her favorite place to be.

So the thought of giving up her home was devastating.

The final straw was when she and her friends had a big trip planned, and Rikki was thinking of cancelling because she didn’t want to be in pain and hold her friends back.

Right about this time, Frank’s Custom Shoe Fitting was recommended to her.

Rikki was a little skeptical that Frank could help her because nothing else worked for her.

But she gave it a try.

Rikki’s Shoe-Fitting Experience

When Rikki came in and met Frank, she realized very quickly that this was going to be a different experience.

She immediately noticed the individual attention and care she was getting. Plus, she was getting an education on why her feet were having the problems they were having.

The thing that stuck out the most was when Frank watched her walk he knew immediately what the problem was.

And then he recommended that she needs a specific brand and type of shoe.

No doctor, no physical therapist ever recommended that to her.

Rikki said…

“I am stunned that no one ever told me that I was in the wrong kind of shoe. Not the doctors, not the physical therapists, no one.”

From there it was recommended that Rikki have a custom orthotic created.

Once the orthotic was created, there was one final piece that needed to be added to the shoes.

That was a splint/lift.

The moment that was added with the orthotic and the shoe…

Rikki’s pain drifted away.

Her pain, which was once above a ten and more like a 15 when she walked, was now a zero.

Now she could not only walk without pain…

She could go up and down steps…

Go to the stores…

And live her life without even thinking about the pain.

Plus, she no longer needed any pain relievers, braces, or patches and even stopped using her cane.

The best part was…

She didn’t have to sell her house and feels like herself again.

As Rikki said…

“Frank has changed my life.”

And as for the trip she was going to cancel…

She went on that trip, had a fantastic time, and walked an average of 10,000 steps a day without any issues.

What Can You Do If You Are Experiencing Pain Like Rikki?

If you have foot pain that won’t go away no matter what you try, then Frank’s Custom Shoe Fitting can help.

Frank’s has helped thousands of people find relief from foot pain.

They’ve delt with everything from basic aches and pains to issues like plantar fasciitis, Morton’s neuroma, and everything else in between.

So if you’re tired of dealing with foot pain, then schedule a consultation with Frank’s Custom Shoe Fitting by using the calendar below.

Sue M.’s Customer Spotlight

Today, we are happy to share with you Sue M.’s customer spotlight. To see her amazing story about how she was on the verge of giving up what she loved most to eventually being pain-free, watch the video below.

Meet Sue

Years ago, Sue was diagnosed with a degenerative hip issue in her left hip.

As time passed, the hip got worse, and other issues popped up in her back, knees, and feet.

The pain was becoming difficult to manage.

Eventually it got to the point where she had to have her hip replaced.

That helped with the pain quite a bit but over time, the pain in her back, knees, and feet started to get worse.

It got to the point where she was constantly thinking about how long she would have to spend standing in lines.

How far it was to walk for simple chores.

Basically, she started to avoid basic tasks because the pain was so bad.

Eventually, she visited a podiatrist who said she would need surgery on her feet.

But the worst moment for her was when she feared she would have to give up the thing she loved the most…

Hiking!

So she tried everything she could think of to find relief and avoid having surgery.

But nothing was really working.

That’s when a friend suggested for her to go and see Frank.

And that’s exactly what she did.

The Shoe-Fitting Experience

And when she sat down with Frank, she immediately knew things would be different.

The education, the individual attention, and the care she received were different from anything else she had experienced.

Sue said…

“You can expect exceptional care and concern, genuine compassion, and empathy…. He can gauge what you need right from the start and can kind of tweak whatever you need to be tweaked to make it work for you… In my experience, I have not found that to be the case anywhere else.”

And now, after working with Frank, she not only has relief from the foot pain, but Sue can do anything she wants without fear of how much it’s going to hurt.

Especially hiking.

As Sue said…

“He’s absolutely given me my life back.”

She’s happier, and back to being herself again.

And any time she needs any other tweaks to keep her doing what she loves the most, she continues to come back to Frank.

What You Can Do If You Are Experience Pain Like Sue

So if you are dealing with foot pain and have tried just about everything, but nothing has worked, Frank’s Custom Shoe Fitting can help.

To get that help, simply schedule a consultation by using the calendar below.

Pete B’s Customer Spotlight

Today, we’d like to share with you Pete B’s customer spotlight. Pete is someone who has a pretty typical story when it comes to foot pain. So we wanted to spotlight his story so that you can see how he found relief. So make sure you watch his video below.

Meet Pete

As mentioned above, Pete had a very common story when it comes to foot pain. In fact, he had severe plantar fasciitis that was triggered while on a run.

He said, “I was on a long run one day. I was about 8 miles in. I felt something in my foot give.”

The pain that he felt from this was pretty severe.

So much so that he was struggling to walk, let alone run.

On top of that, Pete has a very demanding occupation. He travels around the country and sets up for Renaissance fairs.

This means his work is very physical and demanding.

As Pete said, “it’s up and down ladders, it’s paintbrushes, it’s digging post holes, it’s whatever needs done.“

And the plantar fasciitis was severely limiting what he could do.

To try and fix the pain, he scheduled an appointment with a doctor, but it was a two-month wait to get in. In the meantime, he scoured the internet and tried all the tricks and gimmicks he could find. But nothing worked.

Then a friend mentioned to go and see Frank.

So Pete scheduled an appointment and went to see Frank.

The Shoe-Fitting Experience

As soon as Pete walked in, Frank sat him down and went to work.

Pete said, “He knew I had a problem. And he just did his thing, and you need to do this, this, and this.”

And Pete agreed.

So Frank went to work and not only found the right shoes, but he also found the perfect boots as well. But that wasn’t everything.

Because of the plantar fasciitis, the pain, and what the fitting process revealed, Pete also needed custom orthotics.

He realized that if he had just gone to a “regular shoe store,” he would have never received the help he needed.

Pete said, “A regular shoe store would’ve just sold me another pair of running shoes.”

The Result

After finding the right pair of shoes, the right pair of boots, and having the custom orthotics, Pete noticed that his feet started to feel better each day.

Not only was work a lot easier, but about a month later he was able to start running again.

In fact, in just a few months he was able to run a half-marathon.

As Pete said, the best part was, “My plantar fasciitis, it’s gone.”

And now, Pete has no more pain and no issues with plantar fasciitis.

Are You Dealing With Plantar Fasciitis?

If you are dealing with plantar fasciitis and have tried everything but nothing seems to work, Frank’s Custom Shoe Fitting can help.

They will sit down with you, take you through a detailed assessment, and help find the right solution for your feet.

That way you can not only find relief from the pain but also get back to the everyday activities that you normally do.

So if you’d like relief from your plantar fasciitis, then schedule your appointment using the calendar below.

Amy B’s Customer Spotlight

Today, we are excited to share with you Amy B’s customer spotlight. To see her amazing story, watch the video below.

Meet Amy

Amy is an amazing person who has gone through quite a bit with her feet, and we wanted to do a little spotlight on her and share her story with you.

And this is her story…

A little over a year ago, Amy’s feet began to hurt. It wasn’t a lot of pain, but as time went on, the pain intensified.

Eventually, it got to the point where Amy could barely put a shoe on her feet.

In fact, the only thing that she could do was wear a pair of CROCS.

As she said, “On a scale from one to ten, the pain was a nine.”

It was so bad that she thought she had a broken bone on the top of her foot.

Finally, the pain was so unbearable that she decided to go to a doctor.

Once there, they took a look at her feet and did x-rays, and the results came back as having severe arthritis in her feet.

Once she had the diagnosis, she knew she would need help finding ways to manage the arthritis.

So she thought about what would be the best way to start, and she remembered that years ago she visited Frank’s Custom Shoe Fitting.

So she decided that would be her first stop.

Little did she know that once she came in, the experience would turn into something she never expected.

The Shoe-Fitting Experience

She thought it would just be to come into the store and find a pair of shoes.

But that’s not what happened.

As Amy said, “it was an educational experience. Frank took a look at my foot and explained why the arthritis developed at the top of my feet. And he wanted me to understand what a good shoe felt like.”

From there, she learned that, based on her condition, she would not only need shoes but custom orthotics as well.

So she was taken through the entire fitting process, including an orthotics casting.

Once that was complete, she tried on the recommended pair of shoes.

Amy said, “Once I put them on, what a difference! It felt like I was walking on a cloud.”

That was even before she had her custom orthotics.

Once the orthotics arrived and she added those to her shoes, she had no more pain.

It allowed her to be a more active person and to not worry about the pain all the time.

A perfect example was a trip she took with her husband to Italy.

She was so worried about feeling pain on the trip, but that’s not what happened.

She said, “I had no foot pain.”

Amy was able to walk miles and miles through cobblestone streets, vineyards, and trails with no issues.

All of which made her Italy trip an unforgettable experience.

Now, she is able to live a more active lifestyle, does not have to worry about pain, and feels so much better.

“It definitely changed everything for me. It is worth every penny for being able to have the comfort and the no more pain in my feet.”

All it took was finding the right shoes and orthotics for her feet.

What You Can Do If You Have Pain Like Amy

If you are feeling pain in your feet, have tried everything, and nothing has worked, Frank’s Custom Shoe Fitting can help.

They will take the time to figure out what the best solution will be for your feet.

And if you’d like to alleviate the foot pain you are feeling, then schedule an appointment now by using the calendar below.

Dale’s Customer Spotlight

Meet Dale

About 20 years ago, Dale broke her ankle. As the years passed, she developed a few other issues.

Then one morning last year, Dale woke up and couldn’t put any pressure on her foot.

The only option she had was to go to the emergency room and get help.

After leaving the emergency room, she met with an orthopedist to see if they could come up with a solution to fix her pain.

One option was for her to wear a medical walking boot.

That didn’t help at all.

In fact, it limited her mobility, and the pain continued to get worse.

So on the next trip to the orthopedist, the doctor switched her to a metal brace.

Right away, the brace caused even more pain.

Plus, she couldn’t drive with it, she couldn’t walk any distance, and she couldn’t exercise.

It was at this point that the life that she knew before was completely gone.

She said, “I bought every type of shoe that I thought would help me, I tried cortisone shots, and nothing worked.”

Finally, at her wits end, she Googled “orthopedic shoes near me.”

And Frank’s Custom Shoe Fitting popped up.

So she decided to stop by the store and see if Frank could help.

Immediately, she knew that Frank’s was different.

She went on to say, “With Frank, you get really, really personalized attention from him.”

Plus, during her fitting process, she learned about her foot, how it worked, and what was happening to it.

At the end of the process, she had a shoe and a customer orthotic made for her that completely changed everything.

And now, Dale is able to walk without any pain.

She can go grocery shopping without any issues, she can drive, and now she looks forward to spending time on walks with her friends.

As Dale said, “This has absolutely given me my life back.”

After years of pain, different shoes, inserts, medical equipment, and a trip to the emergency room, in the end, all it took to find relief was a trip to Frank’s Custom Shoe Fitting.

So if you are struggling with foot pain and have tried everything, but nothing has worked, Frank’s Custom Shoe Fitting can help.

To get that help, all you have to do is schedule an appointment by using the calendar below.