shoe build up
 

Help! Does anyone know who can do a shoe build-up? Not just an insert in the shoe but an actual build-up on the sole of the shoe. I had a hip replacement and one leg is 1/2" longer than the other now.

Wow, that’s a bummer. Never heard of that happening.

I would think a shoe repair place could do something.

I quickly googled, and came up with this: CRAFTY COBBLER - 14 Photos & 13 Reviews - Shoe Repair - 2204 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL - Phone Number

Hope it helps.

Any decent shoe repair facility should be able to double/treble a shoe heel and sole.
To be honest I would get some custom shoes made with the lift installed inside the shoe.
Having said that, what it cost to have my shoes repaired last time, it may be cheaper to have the other hip done , and set to the correct length!:icon_wink:

THE BEST 10 Shoe Repair in The Villages, FL - Last Updated December 2021 - Yelp

Dr had a defective ruler

Hip replacement implants will often settle into the femur, resulting in a shorter than expected result...

I would ask the surgeon who he would know also.

There is an excellent cobbler, a real cobbler, in the shops in the back of 466 at the 301 intersection. I am sorry I do not know the address, but if you take 466 towards 301 and turn left at the lights at the Murphy Gas Station, then take the next right you will come into an area of small shops and the cobbler is in there. They also sell European shoes.

Below is the website of the store Madelaine Amee mentioned:

Village Footwear – Serving The Villages FL with dance shoes, digital foot scan by Aetrex, Shoe Repair, Naot Aetrex Orthofeet Brooks Pikolinos FitFlop Orthotics by Aetrex KSwiss Tennis and Pickle Ball Shoes Finn Comfort Capezio OS 1st Socks Oofos Spenco Minnetonka

Holy C--p!
 

There goes the golf game.
Seriously, we're you warned of this possibility?

One of my dearest and oldest friends was 6'5-3/4. He had to have both knees replaced and is now 6'4". I sincerely hope you can find an old school shoemaker who can get you properly fitted.

I don’t know if this will help you or not, but it might be worth a try until you find someone to build up the shoe itself. . .

About 3 years ago, I twisted my ankle. The podiatrist at home did an x-ray and put me in an ankle brace. Nothing was broken.

When we got back to FL, it started to really hurt — a lot, so I went to a podiatrist in TV. She figured out what was wrong and put me in a boot. (It took an MRI to show I had torn a tendon.)

She told me to get a simple, little contraption called an EVENup. She did not have them, but she said I could get one on Amazon.

In just the few days I waited for my Amazon order, clomping around in that boot made the opposite hip really sore. (I had never had hip problems before and I don’t now.)

The EVENup straps on the bottom of the opposite shoe and does exactly what its name says it will do.

I was in that boot for 6 or 8 weeks, as I recall, but the tendon tear was not a big one and it healed, no surgery.

Although being in a boot for my ankle was not exactly fun, at least I was even-upped and did not have to pull my opposite hip joint in a weird way.

I had never been in a boot before and was so surprised at how walking lopsided could affect the opposite hip and make it so sore. Had it not been for the EVENup, I probably would have spent those weeks doing a whole lot of sitting around because walking would have hurt so much. But I did fine. That EVENup took care of the problem right away and that sure made me happy.

I understand that your situation is permanent and mine was temporary. But maybe this information can help you while you get your shoes taken care of.

Boomer

PS: I am pretty sure there is a poster here who is a podiatrist who would be happy to tell us if I am giving you bad advice. Meanwhile, look up the EVENup and see if it could make sense for you temporarily.

I have used that shop also. Very good work.

Thanks much for this referral. I have been going to Mt Dora to find decent shoes and a staff that knows something about the shoes they are selling. I will definitely check them out.

I had same issue after first hip replaced. I put heel inserts in shoes and that worked perfectly. Bought them on Amazon.

A shoe repair shop can do it. My grampa had one for years.

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Somebody call?

Yes your advice is great for someone in a walking boot, but not a permanent solution.

Either a heel lift (inside the shoe), a 1/4 inch may suffice, since most people or off by 1/8-1/4" anyway, and never even notice it. But the other answer is to add the 1/2" to the bottom of the sole. I have several patients I've referred out for this and on patient (due to polio) needs about 4# added to every pair of shoes he owns.

And decent shoe repair shop will be able to remove the current sole, add the appropriate amount of lift, the re-attach the sole.

Sorry, but I don't know of any here in TV area, but if you're in DC, I've got a guy... :icon_wink:

The same thing happened to me. Even with the inserts I still limp. When I asked the surgeon he said get the other hip replaced.

There is a shoe store on 466 in the plaza near Bone Fish. Husband had shoe built up due to hip problem. Can't remember the name of the place. Also a shoe store on 466 near Bargains and Treasures across 466 from Walmart. Again, can't remember the name of it.

Hip
 

Very common according to my surgeon. Just had mine done 3 weeks ago and that leg is definitely longer. Dr. and research all say very common and more noticeable because you've been walking on a short leg for a long time. The trade off to be pain free and able to walk, bike and be active is well worth it.

Try a podiatrist.

If you are covered by Medicare Part B, contact a Certified Orthotist. They should know how to give you the best gait and roll off at the toe.

Thanks to all of you who replied! I will be checking into your suggestions. 1/2" difference cannot be fixed by inserts. The bottom of the shoe must be built up. Years ago I tried shoe repair places here before and could not find one but will go back and try again. There was one in Leesburg but he retired.

Now I’m getting spooked here. I have to see a hip doctor, haven’t found one yet, soon to see if I need hip replacement but never heard that you can be shorter on one side when done.

When I had my knee surgery my leg finished up eleven and a half inches longer than the other.
Evidently when the surgeon asked about length adjustment for the replacement knee, one of the nurses was admiring my middle leg, and shouted, "God help us, that's nearly a foot long!"
Hence the discrepancy!:icon_wink:

They won't modify your shoes, but they should know of a good shop that will...

Yes, but if you fix half the deformity (1/4", which CAN be done with OTC heel lift), it might solve your problem, since most people won't notice that small a difference...

Shorter OR longer...

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Doctor skipped the carpentry rotation in medical school. “ measure twice…cut once”!

You do not state if you have insurance, medicare or self insured. Medical care depends on who is paying and following the procedure. Perhaps, a place to start is the doctor who did the hip replacement. I would assume they have done follow up and could write a prescription for you. I have a foot issue. I use Dr Sterling a podiatric surgeon and Dr Saunders for special shoes. They also do special devices. I am a tough patient. I hate doctors. I am thrilled with both of them and that is saying a lot.

I'm no doctor but, one leg longer than the other will likely effect your back. Current medical care. Everyone is an expert on one part. You/we all live in the whole package.
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