April 5th, 2011
Vernon Powell, Shoes, Foot Analysis, Athletic Shoes, Men’s, Women’s, Kids’, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Beaches, Guess what? I had my feet measured…
I have been complaining about shin splints. Yes, I have. They do hurt. Somebody said, well you need to walk this way or that way, you need to stretch more, and then someone said you might have to have your feet measured. Then she said that she had gone to Vernon Powell and had had an analysis of her feet.
Vernon Powell has been in the Delmarva Peninsula (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia) since 1936. The location that I went to is at 18798 Coastal Hwy., Unit 2, Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-644-7463. Website? www.vpshoes.com.
The store is brand new. I think they opened towards the end of 2010. I thought I was coming into just an athletic shoe store, but I found much more than that. But, first things first. My fitting.
I was introduced to Dan Trader. He is a Pedorthist. A what? I asked him. The formal definition is: A person trained in the biomechanical assessment of the lower limb, the fitting and modification of foot orthoses, and the fitting and modifying of footwear, all for the purpose of alleviating painful or debilitating conditions and providing assistance for abnormalities or limited action of the lower limb. Dan told me that he was basically a pharmacist for the feet. Okay.
Dan and I chatted a bit regarding my exercise routine. I told him I walked a lot and that I had not bought tennis shoes in about a year. He mentioned that tennis shoes should be changed about every 6 months.
Then, I proceeded to step onto a machine called the I Step. This machine is made by a company called Aetrex. It is an art digital scanner and pressure sensor. It measures feet and determines foot type, arch type, and pressure points.
After that was done then a traditional fitting for length and width of my feet.
I know that tennis shoes are bought usually a bill larger than regular shoes. What happened to my dainty size 7? Now I am a 9 W in tennis shoes!! This is just as bad as buying a bathing suit. Well, not quite.
Dan suggested a NB shoe that is all in leather. Some people don’t want leather for the summer but I don’t mind. This is a big, wide tennis shoe and Dan asked if I had a problem wearing something that was bigger than usual. I really was there for comfort; not style. My walking is not to impress anyone. But, until the big white tennis shoes get dirty, that’s all you might see of me if you happen to bump into me.
When I put them on, they were so comfortable!! Great!! I hope Addy won’t be embarrassed. But, how could she? She’s a Heinz 57!!
Now that I had my new shoes, I took the time to look around the store. Beside shoes they have accessories.
If you are a fan of the brand, Brighton, well they have plenty to choose from.
The same with Vera Bradley. I cannot believe all the new styles and colors. This company is having more updated looks.
Uggs? Plenty, as well.
There were really cute sandals for women but plenty of shoes for men and children, as well.
A wide variety, hitting all tastes and styles. Traditional, more edgy; some a bit granola and some summery flip flops.
If you want to know what other foot health services Vernon Powell provides, then please visit www.vpshoes.com.
I asked Dan how the store was doing. He said some people get upset that they are not an outlet. My answer to that was that not every store at the Delaware Beaches need to be an outlet. My goodness, it is tax free shopping, so get over it!!
Talk to you later…..have a good one….
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