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most suitable shoes and styles, whilst upstairs the plan is to have a
Podiatrist and Reflexologist.
Macsamillions Foot Foundation has created a selection of leading
comfort brands such as AetreX/iStep, Waldlaufer, Finn Comfort,
Mephisto and many more, each designed to promote a healthy and
active lifestyle.
Macsamillion, put their money where their mouths were and offered
us the chance to send someone along to test the service.
The guinea pig, Nick Woodward (my long suffering Husband), was
sent along to see if the iStep technology could help him. Nick
spent 27 years in the British Army, 9 of those jumping out of planes
in the Parachute Regiment and the rest battering his body in
various terrains over countless miles carrying a 120 lbs on his back.
Unsurprisingly, Nick had been suffering with a persistent injury – a
painful hip. This had become worse over time and a recent trip to
his GP’S, followed by a chiropractor, diagnosed a fallen arch on the
left side. The recommendation was to get some very costly custom
made insoles. Like most men, this got a luke-warm reception from
the former Action Man!
To start, Mary Ann, the consultant, examined his feet and observed
him walking. She explained that he had quite an obvious fallen arch
and how that was affecting him walking and in turn putting pressure
on the wrong part of his foot, subsequently putting extra strain on
the corresponding hip. He stood on the iStep analysis system and
within 15 seconds, it captured all the information needed about his
footstep. The iStep immediately recommends the type of insole
that was required and the insoles cost less than £50. A few weeks
on, the hip pain had gone! The chiropractor was now happy with his
alignment and my former ‘Action Man’ was a lot less grumpy as well!
The goal of the company is to have the wellbeing of every customer
at heart and they are uncompromising in their customer care and
in their efforts towards the customer’s peace of mind gained by
excellent service. Taking great care to keep their knowledge base
expanding at all times and if wellbeing means comfort, health
security and happiness, then Macsamillion’s Foot Foundation
collection has done its job, it certainly did for Nick.
The men’s collection features traditional British made welted
footwear. The customers return time and time again for their
favoured, tried and tested shoes but love the highlights offered by
the more fashionable Italian styles they offer.
Ladies footwear that is widely sourced from Europe and they never
miss the top shows in Dusseldorf and Milan, always searching out the
best in quality and style. They also supply a width fitting service for
both shoes and boots as anyone will know standard sized foot wear
is not always suitable for everyone.
To book in a session on the i-step or to find out more about
Macsamillion and their Foot Foundation collection, visit www.
macsamillion.co.uk.