Community Aid Helps Gather Over Ten Thousand Shoes for Shoe Drive

Moreland Hills resident Carly Israel Borstein had an original plan to gather about a thousand pairs of shoes for a drive called Soles4Souls. Soles4Souls is a global nonprofit organization that provides shoes and clothing for the needy.

However, with some community help, the mother of three was able to collect 17,500 pairs for the cause. “It was amazing,” Borstein said, “what blew me away was the community. Some people said ‘I have 50 pairs in my house.” For the latest drive Borstein has about 50 collection sites, with all types of shoes being acceptable as donations.

Wearing properly fitted shoes can serve to prevent injuries and adverse conditions to your legs and feet. Dr. Brad Bachmann of Louetta Foot and Ankle Specialists, P.A. can help size your feet and provide recommendations on the best exercise footwear for your feet so they remain healthy and can provide care should you develop any foot problems.

Getting the Right Shoe Size

Wearing shoes that are ill-fitting which affects feet and posture. Selecting the right shoes is not a difficult process so long as you keep several things in mind.

• When visiting the shoe store, use the tools available to measure your foot
• When measuring your foot with your shoe on, add 1-2 inches to the size
• Be sure there is ‘wiggle room’. There should be about an inch between your toes and the tip of your shoes
• Do not always assume you are the same size, as manufacturers run differently
• Purchase shoes later in the day as your feet swell as the day progresses
• If a shoe is not comfortable, it is not suitable. Most shoes can’t be ‘broken in’, and comfort should be the ultimate goal when it comes to choosing the right pair of shoes

If you have any questions, please contact one of our offices in Houston, TX and The Woodlands, TX. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.

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