“Many of our customers are unaware that there are shoes which can properly accommodate orthotics or provide comfort and support for daily mobility,” she said. “Our stores have a wide range of styles, sizes and widths for almost any need.”

Orthopaedic and comfort footwear has come a long way since the “black lace-up boot” of the past. Their shoes, although prefabricated, can be modified to accommodate many aspects of foot pathology.  It could be as simple as changing the lacing system to make the instep more comfortable, to sole build ups to accommodate a leg length difference. These changes can be made on their full range of footwear including their fashion wear.

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All staff at Fit Well Footwear are trained specialists and work closely with podiatrists, medical practitioners and other health care workers in the supply of footwear which is both comfortable and appropriate to particular needs. This could mean a steel tip boot right through to supportive house shoes.

“Whatever a person’s needs are, Fit Well Footwear’s staff have the skill to advise on correct sizing by first assessing feet through taking a brief background of foot and general health and then detailed measurements,” Susan said. “Split sizing and shoes for the smallest to largest feet can usually be satisfied.

“We have a large display of styles and colours at our store at Shop 43, The Piccadilly Centre, 341 Crown St, Wollongong, which is open Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm and 9am to noon on Saturday. Fit Well Footwear can also arrange a home visit, if necessary.”

As medical grade footwear specialists, Fit Well Footwear can advise on possible health fund rebates and allocations of footwear through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. They are also registered with the NDIS and many local specialist care providers.

Phone 4225 0556 or email at wollongong@fitwellfootwear.com.au.