14642 Newport Avenue #450
Tustin, CA 92780
714-669-4422
5911 Heil Avenue, Suite F
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
714-377-2255
Anatomy of a Shoe
We like to know what our patients our thinking to help with continued quality control. After your first visit, you will be sent a survey so that you may help us continue to strive to reach excellence in patient care.
Patient Satisfaction Survey- Your Opinion Counts
"I have dealth with Edith each time and she has been friendly, informative, and professional."
"Dr. Mehtani was very thorough when explaining my condition and the procedure she needed to perform." -TOD
"I'm very happy with Dr. Kanda, top caliber in treatment and character." DM
"I feel very secure wiwth Dr. Kanda." MLR
"I like the fact that Dr. Mehtani gives you choices in treatment and medications and is truthful about results."- RT
"Staff has always been very friendly and helpful- from my first visit 2 years ago."- RT
"Very complete, professional and gentle."- HT
Would you like to give us your thoughts? Please feel free to email us at ocfootstaff@yahoo.com
Understanding the basic construction of shoes will help you make more informed decisions and select shoes that fit your foot and needs.
Shoes are made up of five major components:
- The toe box is the tip of the shoe that provides space for the toes. Toe boxes are generally rounded, pointed, or squared and will determine the amount of space provided for the toes.
- The vamp is the upper middle part of the shoe where the laces are commonly placed. Sometimes Velcro is used instead of laces.
- The sole consists of an insole and an outsole. The insole is inside the shoe; the outsole contacts the ground. The softer the sole, the greater the shoe's ability to absorb shock.
- The heel is the bottom part of the rear of the shoe that provides elevation. The higher the heel, the greater the pressure on the front of the foot.
- The last is the part of the shoe that curves in slightly near the arch of the foot to conform to the average foot shape. This curve enables you to tell the right shoe from the left.
The material from which a shoe is made can affect fit and comfort. Softer materials decrease the amount of pressure the shoe places on the foot. Stiff materials can cause blisters. A counter may be used to stiffen the material around the heel and give added support to the foot.