Ponsi Shoes
Specialized, Comfort Footwear and Supportwear from the
Area's Best Orthotic Supplier.
Does a foot injury or abnormality prevent you
from walking in comfort? Ponsi Shoes, located along Route 30 in
North Huntingdon, PA, has been treating customers to the best in
custom and orthopedic footwear for three generations. A visit to a
Certified Pedorthist at Ponsi Shoes could start you on the path to
owning specialty shoes or custom orthotics, returning ease and
comfort to what we often take for granted: the ability to walk.
Your stop at Ponsi Shoes starts with a friendly meeting. The first
step is to sit down with one of the staff and determine what type of
foot problem, foot deformity, or abnormality is causing trouble.
Ponsi Shoes is not a fashion shoe store, after all, but is devoted
to those requiring special footwear. A lot of time is dedicated to
working with diabetics, arthritics, amputees, and anyone suffering
from problems with their feet and legs. One amazing tool in the
Ponsi Shoes arsenal is a computerized pressure mat. It can provide
accurate information about any pressure point your feet experience,
from an arch that is extremely high or low to a unique difference
between one foot and the other. From this analysis of feet, gait,
and pressure points, the next step is to take a foam impression of
the foot, from which a plaster cast is created. Pressure points are
exaggerated and special shoe inserts are created. Of course, the
shoes involved are extra depth to accommodate the inserts, and the
result is a comfortable and supporting fit that can relieve pressure
on sensitive points, such as ulcers and calluses.
At Ponsi Shoes, they even have a work shoe, specially geared for
those who work on their feet for prolonged periods and need help
with comfort.
"The majority of our customers are referred by their doctor,"
explained Joseph D. Ponsi II, C. Ped. "We work with people suffering
from injuries to the leg, foot, and hips, often doing build-ups to
provide relief. Ponsi Shoes has a full lab where we fabricate our
own orthotics, as well an onsite repair shop where modifications and
adjustments can be made. This onsite capability helps us insure a
reasonable price." As his title suggests, Joseph is a Certified
Pedorthist, which can best be described as a pharmacist for foot
care.
As a provider working closely with your insurance company, Ponsi
Shoes completes the complex paperwork necessary to cover your custom
footwear. Everyone knows how baffling and complicated dealing with
insurance companies can be, and the staff at Ponsi Shoes is very
experienced in working with your physician and insurance company to
make certain that your custom footwear is covered by insurance if
that is in any way possible. The custom footwear and orthotics
provided by Ponsi Shoes are often covered by Medicare and many
insurance companies.
Ponsi Shoes services customers all over the tri-state area. Under
special circumstances, Ponsi Shoes makes home calls and hospital
calls. This is done two days a week as they work with physicians,
physical therapists, and occupational therapists to identify
customers who may be homebound, living in a nursing home, or in the
hospital.
It takes approximately two weeks to manufacture a custom orthotic.
For walk-in customers, Ponsi Shoes maintains a selection of off the
shelf orthopedic footwear, featuring the highest quality brands,
such as The Comfort Series by Drew Shoe Corporation or P. W. Minor
and their exciting styles, like Canfield, Xtra Depth, and Thermolds.
Or you might try America's Favorite Comfort Shoes from SAS
Shoemakers. You'll find there is no need to sacrifice great style
and fabulous looks when buying special footwear.
"People will come in and spend quite a bit of time," explained
Filippa Raneri Ponsi, Joseph's wife and Ponsi Shoes' insurance
expert. "An average visit can be 45 minutes to an hour. We work with
them until it is right, no matter what. Often, we can tell from the
wear pattern on their current shoes where the problem is."
As you can tell, Ponsi Shoes is a family affair, with a proud
history stretching back through three generations. Dizre Ponsi
started the business in 1930, when the original shop was located in
Braddock, PA. What began as a shoe repair store expanded to sell
footwear by 1936. Over the years, the company's basic philosophy of
treating customers with concern and providing modifications geared
for comfort resulted in the growth and success of Ponsi Shoes, now
located in North Huntingdon.
Ponsi Shoes features a range of helpful products, from toe fillers
and heel cushions to JOBST compression hosiery and support wear. For
those suffering from tired and aching legs, JOBST has everything
from pantyhose & knee high ultra sheer support stockings to athletic
support socks for men. So whether you are dealing with varicose
veins or swelling of the legs, calves, or ankles, the experts at
Ponsi Shoes can help you find the perfect product.
If you have problems with your feet, Ponsi Shoes has the answer for
you. You owe it to yourself to give them a call at 724-864-2210 and
find out for yourself just how comfortable walking can be.
Ponsi Shoes is located at 13389 Route 30 in North Huntingdon, PA.
Regardless of your foot injury or abnormality,
let us help
you walk in comfort.
For more
information about
Ponsi Shoes, please call 724-864-2210.