Foot Health Resources

What Is Pedorthics?
What the word means, what a credentialed pedorthist does, and when to see a pedorthist versus a podiatrist. Read more...
How to Pick the Right Athletic Shoe for You
Four things to remember when shopping for your next pair of athletic shoes: function, fit, heel slip, and how long they really last. Read more...
Orthofeet Wander vs Nira: Leather or Stretch
A pedorthist compares the Orthofeet Wander leather sneaker and the Nira stretch knit: bunions and swelling favor the Nira, looks and durability the Wander. Read more...
Best Orthofeet Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis
A pedorthist's Orthofeet picks for plantar fasciitis, men's and women's, and why extra depth and a removable insole matter. Read more...
Orthofeet Width Guide: Medium, Wide or X-Wide
How a pedorthist decides between Orthofeet Medium, Wide and X-Wide, how to measure at home, and which styles come in which widths. Read more...
Orthofeet Verno Review: A Pedorthist's Take
A pedorthist reviews the Orthofeet Verno leather boot with the hands-free heel, compares it to the Dalton and Graphite, and says who should not buy it. Read more...
Orthofeet Onyx vs Graphite: Which Work Shoe
A pedorthist compares the Orthofeet Onyx work shoe and Graphite work boot: weight, waterproofing, composite toe, widths and who needs the ankle coverage. Read more...
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis
Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt personally victimized by plantar fasciitis! Plantar Fasciitis is often described as a sharp pain in the heel, especially when getting up in the... Read more...
Your Feet, Our Passion: A Family Tradition of Foot Care
Your Feet, Our Passion: A Family Tradition of Foot Care
Comfort Footworks sells shoes, but foot health is the real job. We've been fitting feet in this community for over 20 years, and people come back because we take our... Read more...
Comprehensive Foot Evaluation: Aligning Your Feet for Better Health
Comprehensive Foot Evaluation: Aligning Your Feet for Better Health
It might surprise you to learn that many of the aches and pains you feel, in your back as well as your feet, could be rooted in a simple issue:... Read more...
OOFOS Recovery Sandals: An Honest Review From a Store That Sells Them
A balanced OOFOS review covering what recovery sandals actually do, who benefits from them, who should skip them, and how the three models we carry compare. Read more...
Heel Spurs vs. Plantar Fasciitis: Which One Is Actually Causing Your Heel Pain?
Heel spurs and plantar fasciitis get blamed for heel pain interchangeably, but spurs are often painless and the treatment for both is nearly the same. Read more...
Choosing Walking Shoes for Seniors: A Fitter's Guide
A practical guide to choosing walking shoes for older adults, covering stability, easy entry, why slippers matter, and why fit beats any "best of" list. Read more...
Shoes for Bunions: What Actually Helps (and What Makes Them Worse)
A plain-language guide to what a bunion is, which shoe features reduce pain, what makes bunions worse, and what a proper fitting looks like. Read more...
Hands-Free Shoes: Who Actually Benefits (and Who Doesn't)
An honest guide to hands-free shoes: how the step-in technology works, who benefits, who doesn't need it, and what separates orthopedic versions from fashion ones. Read more...
Diabetic Shoes: What to Look For (and How Medicare Can Help)
A plain-language guide to choosing diabetic shoes, understanding the Medicare therapeutic shoe benefit, and getting fitted properly by a certified fitter. Read more...
Thinking About The Good Feet Store? Read This First
A fair-minded consumer guide to The Good Feet Store's arch supports, reported pricing, and podiatrist criticism, plus the pedorthist alternative down the road. Read more...
Bronoir Shoes: What to Know Before You Buy
A skeptical, fair look at Bronoir's barefoot "grounding" shoes: what the ads claim, what public reviews and a BBB report say, who should think twice, and what a pedorthist would put you in instead. Read more...
Where to Try On Orthofeet Shoes Near Charlotte, NC (Or Order Online)
Where Charlotte-area shoppers can try Orthofeet shoes in person, how the hands-free technology actually works, and who it helps. Read more...
What to Expect From a Real Shoe Fitting in Matthews, NC
A walk through what actually happens during a professional shoe fitting at Comfort Footworks in Matthews, and who benefits most from one. Read more...
Custom Orthotics vs. Over-the-Counter Insoles: Which Do You Actually Need?
A candid look at when an off-the-shelf insole is all you need, when custom orthotics justify the cost, and how an in-house plaster mold process works. Read more...
Best Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis: A Pedorthist's Perspective
A board-certified pedorthic clinic's honest guide to what makes a shoe helpful for plantar fasciitis, which features matter, and which brands deliver them. Read more...