WOMEN’S ATHLETIC SHOE - Casual footwear that helps prevent foot health issues while delivering a hint of athletic style. STABILITY OUTSOLE DESIGN - A wider sole, extended heel counter, and increased toe spring helps to provide additional support, stability, and durability REDUCED SEAM LINES - Reduction of seam lines help prevent skin irritation when wearing PROTECTIVE TOE BOX - Protective toe box helps provide extra protection from toe stubbing TOP-QUALITY SHOE - Use of top-quality materials and construction aids to prevent wear and tear The Dr. Comfort women's diabetic casual athletic shoe, the Diane, helps provide protection and comfort with a cool, casual athletic style. Designed with full-grain leather and micro-suede lining, this women's casual shoe is durable, breathable, and helps provide comfort whether you're walking, commuting or standing all day. The Diane has an extended heel counter, anti-abrasion sole and reduced seamlines to help prevent foot complications. The Diane has a full length, heel-to-toe filler that when removed provides a minimum of 3/16" of additional depth used to accommodate custom-molded or customized inserts. Crafted with high-quality material, the Diane delivers a casual, comfort with an athletic vibe so you can wear to work or around town in complete style. Indications include foot problems associated with: Diabetes Plantar Fasciitis Corns Calluses Swollen Feet Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis Bunions Hammer Toes Morton's Neuroma Injuries involving tendons, muscles, and bones (e.g. Achilles Tendonitis). It has thorough designs, shoe modifications, 3D technology & Gel insoles. Delivering gel padding under the metatarsals and heel, these inserts provide medial and lateral stability for proper bio-mechanical support, balance and all-day comfort.
Fitting tips: Although the standard measuring and fitting rules apply to these shoes, the thickness of the liner should be considered when fitting patients with these styles. The thicker liner may make these shoes feel snugger than some of the other styles.
Footnotes: Please remember you should not normally want to fit your diabetic patients either shorter or narrower than measured. However, by following these instructions, you will achieve a fit comparable to the other shoes in our line. It is also important to remember that when you are fitting patients that have narrow heels, it will be easier to accommodate their needs with a lace shoe.
Recommendation: 1 width wider.