March 2, 2022

Alpine Shop's Pedorthist Picks Footwear for the Fall

Introducing Angie Bono, Alpine Shop's certified pedorthist and senior bootfitter. (We'll explain what that means in just a second.) We asked her to give us some background on what she does and what she likes for fall in the footwear department at Alpine Shop.

Where does my passion for helping people with their feet come from?

[caption id="attachment_1354" align="alignright" width="240"]Angie Bono C.Ped. Angie Bono - Certified Pedorthist and master morel hunter. Angie has helped hundreds of people across Missouri with all kinds of foot problems. Find out how she can help you today. (But, no, she won't tell you where she found the morels.)[/caption] I have worked at Alpine Shop for 13 years. About three years into my employment here, the Shop sent me to a professional boot fitting class as part of its efforts to improve the quality of our service for our customers. That class taught me my first lessons about the biomechanics of the human foot, boot anatomy, how to dial in a fit and where the majority of common foot problems originate . About the same time, my mom started having a terrible time with her feet, suffering from both plantar fasciitis and tarsal tunnel syndrome. She worked for 32 years at the phone company walking on concrete floors and climbing metal ladders. She always just wore a pair of simple white tennis shoes. Watching a loved one suddenly having to hobble around like an old woman because of excruciating pain just killed me. Then a light went on: If I could help people with their feet through my job... Maybe they wouldn't have end up with the same problems like my Mom! I've spent the last eight years continuing to further my education and my skills regarding the footwear we sell here at Alpine Shop and the correct way to fit that footwear to best help our customers. I'm now a Certified Pedorthist, which means I am a professional health care specialist dealing in the use of footwear and supportive devices to address conditions which affect the feet and lower limbs. I'm trained in the assessment of your lower limb anatomy and biomechanics, and also the appropriate use of corrective footwear, including shoes, shoe modifications, orthotics and other devices. I've helped everyone from professional athletes to 70-year-old men just starting to hike to try to stay in shape. I've outfitted hundreds of boy scouts and helped many, many others along the way with everything from flip-flops to dress shoes. My passion is being able to help others with their feet. If I'd known back then what I know now, maybe I could have prevented my Mom's problems from developing. Now, I'm here to help you! Angie Bono C.Ped.

What's cool this fall and winter in footwear?

[caption id="attachment_1344" align="alignright" width="150"]Dansko Clog in fashionable, limited-time only colors How about the paint splatter pair?[/caption] From my closet to yours: One of my favorite days of the retail year is when we get in our new Danskos. If you don't have a pair yet; they will change your life. Eight different Dansko collections carry the American Podiatric Medical Association seal of approval. (That means they have been found beneficial to foot health.) As Alpine Shop's Certified Pedorthist, senior boot fitter, and general "I can totally help you with your feet!" person, I LOVE Danskos. This season's fall lineup of Danskos looks really, really nice. And, by the way, some of the colors are in limited edition!  Come in and get that pair of Paint Splatter; they won't be here for long. [caption id="attachment_1345" align="alignright" width="150"]The North Face Back to Berkley Boot at Alpine Shop TNF Back to Berkley Boot[/caption]

The COOLEST Men's Winter Boots

The North Face Back to Berkley 68. It speaks of The North Face's History and roots. BUT it doesn't just look cool; it's loaded with sweet features and EXTRA RED LACES! It has Primaloft® insulation to keep your feet warm, and looking good! The bottom of the shoe (the outsole) is made out of a temperature activated rubber, that gets harder as the temperature gets lower. It's called IcePick® technology, because the rubber becomes spiky points that dig in to slippery snowy or icy terrain. So: Good looking, super warm, and it bites into the weather conditions.

Trail Running. Salomon is where it's at.

[caption id="attachment_1348" align="alignright" width="150"]Salomon XR Mission Trail Run shoe Salomon XR Mission Trail Run Shoe (blue) for women[/caption] Introducing the Salomon XR Mission for Men and Women. These shoes are designed for slightly less technical trails than some of the previous options we have carried from Salomon. It is absolutely perfect for harder packed surfaces, like well defined trails in drier weather. It is bulked up with all of the cushioning that would take you from light trail to road runs. This shoe has "muscle," and by muscle I mean three areas of scientifically placed cushion that roll you through heel strike, mid foot stance, and on your toe-off phase of gait. Lastly this shoe has an amazing fore-foot fit. (Say that three times fast!) It's new to Salomon and it's called Sensi-Fit. It's a stretchy area in the forefoot that helps fits medium to a wider fore-foot. More importantly it allows the forefoot to expand naturally upon impact. So far this is my favorite new Salomon, just ordered my pair yesterday in this color: That's what's hot for this fall in footwear!
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