OT - Help! Where to buy orthopedic shoes in Ottawa?

Ok, so I have my new orthotics and the only things I can wear on my feet are my sneakers! I went to Orthomedix here in Ottawa and tried on about a dozen shoes and the ones that looked even remotely nice are either too narrow, or they don't have them in stock in my size. Can anyone else recommend a place to check for orthopedic shoes (ie. the ones where the insoles come out and they are deeper to allow room for the orthotics)? 
Thanks,
~ Karen

Karen, Try Armstrong Shoes at Bayshore or Billings Bridge. Dave.

Thanks Dave, I'll take a look there.

Hi Karen,

In Westgate shopping Centre there is a nice place with good selection, Foot F/X I think-not that big a mall should not be too hard to find!

Christine

Hi Karen

First off when you go looking don't ask for orthopedic shoes........they are when the SHOE a long with the orthotic is made for your foot.  They are very old looking and very expensive( about $1500.00)   You just want a deep bedded shoe so your orthotic fits in it so take your orthotics with you.  (don't forget to take them out and take them home that happens so much)  A good brand name for runners are Asics, & New Balance they have the depth  your looking for but ask the sales person to help.  Around here  we have a Beckers so if you have that in Ottawa go check them out.

Hope this helps

Wendy

Asics and New Balance are fine for sneakers, but I already have sneakers that my orthotics fit in (and they just happen to be New Balance). I want somewhat dressy casual shoes for work. At Orthomedix they told me that all the shoes they have there are considered orthopedic shoes - it's just that they are "stock" orthopedic shoes (ie. Naot or Mephisto, etc.) and not "custom" orthopedic shoes. My insurance won't cover custom, only stock (off the shelf). Also, in order for my insurance to cover the shoes it must say orthopedic on the receipt, and that is what they will put on the receipt at Orthomedix... too bad that don't have anything nice there that fits me. Bugger. :o(

Saddle Creek in Bells Corners, Armstrong & Richardson, and there is a place on Carling Avenue, east of the Civic Hospital on the North side of the road, before Preston (just cannot think of the name right now)...if it comes to me I will let you know

I would try Solea on carling, it is very close to the corner of Carling and champagne.

Solea is in a strip mall and it beside Handi house.

I am surprized that your podeitris (spelling wrong) doesn't have some shoe samples. Mine did!

I would call around to different "foot docs" and ask.

Catnip

My orthotist (at Orthomedix) has shoes there but the ones they have are either ugly, they don't have in my size or they are not deep enough for my orthotics.

Burns Ortho is where I get my shoes from.

595 Montreal Rd (and St Laurent).

(613) 742-5788