Dr. Jenny Sanders Shoe Blog

If you have a wide foot that’s either deep or shallow then Chaco sandals (http://chacousa.com/) may be just right for you. They have a thick sole with a built in arch, which is great for flat or collapsing feet.

My favorite part of the shoe though, is how easily it adjusts by sliding the straps to increase or decrease depth. This makes for a better customized fit, then if you just had width adjustability alone.

Another added bonus is their repair program, which includes all parts of the sandal from strapsto soles. At around $100 for the sandal and $30 for the repairs, Chaco sandals can last years. And don’t your feet deserve that?

Thanks to Bill for bringing in this pair of hiking boot today. This is a great boot if you have a narrow, deep foot. Vasque is for a narrow shallow foot, whereas LaSportiva is for those feet having slightly more volume with a narrow width.

This is a sturdy hiking boot good for variable terrain including lots of hills. It also cinches up tight for narrower ankles.This boot can be found at REI and several other retailers for around $180.

Nike Air Monarch III is a great all purpose work out shoe. It doesn’t twist longitudinally (torsional stability) and the outsole is thick and doesn’t flex in the forefoot. Here is an image of a new pair that was brought in to me today.

The best foot type for this shoe is a narrow, deep foot. Notice how the angle from ankle to toe is a straight line? This is the best profile for a deep foot.

The outsole above is more rectangular in shape, as opposed to inverted triangle, which usually matches a narrow foot.

The downside to this shoe is it has a soft heel counter (back) which will cause the shoe to wear faster than if it had a firm heel counter.

All in all though, this is a great shoe, especially at a $60 price point, for the narrow, deep foot type.

Welcome to my blog. With 17 years of looking at feet and the shoes that brought them in, I realized that I know a thing or two about shoes and feet. In an effort to teach others what I know, I have created shoe class 101. During the class, I create personalized shoe fit guides for everyone who attends, but until now, I haven’t figured out a way to archive and organize all of this extremely useful information. So, I have created Jenny’s shoe blog for all of you, in hopes that by explaining and showing you what I have learned, the information will make you a little smarter too. Finding a stylish, well-fitting shoe isn’t rocket science, you just need an experienced guide. Which is where I come in. Shoe Class 101 blog, you’re officially alive.