I listened to your segment on CJAD this afternoon and as someone with major issues re shoes, as well as socks, I would like to inform you about several options re wide as well as deep pocket shoes.

I searched for several years to find ‘diabetic shoes’ and managed to discover a range of footwear at New Balance. These shoes are in their SL2 last and besides offering widths up to 2E, 4E and 6E, they also have a deep toe pocket. The model I have been wearing for 9 years is their 928 model which accommodates my problems with my toes and peripheral neuropathy. The shoe and sporting goods stores usually do not stock these shoes. This is not a price issue, but a necessity at any price. The price is only $159.99.

I also managed to find a great pair of winter boots, Pajar, manufactured in Quebec, and I purchased them at Foot Solutions on Victoria, south of Sherbrooke, (great staff). Until I found these I was wearing rubber boots over my NB shoes. I know that Pajar used to have an outlet in Montreal, I believe on Coloniale near Mount Royal, but I am not aware if it is still open. (From Sandra: Pajar outlet is still located at 103 Mont Royal est, called Le 103 and only open Thurs & Fri 9-9, Sat 9-5)

New Balance locations: 677 Ste-Catherine O.
Tel: 514-844-2777
Hours: Mon & Tues 10-6, Wed-Fri 10-9, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5
Other Location: DDO, 48E boul Brunswick.

From Sandra: Chaussures Le Depot, 501 de l’Eglise in Verdun. Tel: 514-768-0642 Comfort shoes are sold here by people who still know how to fit feet and who will patiently wade through the back racks until they find some just for you.Choose from SAS, Clark, Dunham, Ecco, Ara, Mephisto, New Balance, Rieker, Aravon, Josef Seibel, Merrell, Geox, Pajar La Canadienne, Blondo, Olang, and more.

Opened in 1931, this shop offers sizes (men 6-18 to 6E and women 4-12 AA-EE) for everyone. Orthotics can be placed in their shoes or you can buy orthopedic shoes, diabetic shoes, Foamtread slippers and anti-slip shoe slippers. Liquidation store ($10-$60): 521 av. de l’Eglise (514-766-4552).
They also have torture machines for shoes to stretch them in all directions for problems on feet. I just have them stretch the toes on shoes for my hubby.

Pajar outlet (Le 103): 103 Mont Royal est
Hours: Thurs & Fri 9-9, Sat 9-5

For the last 27 years, this friendly shoe shop has been offering ladies’ (sizes 5 – 11) fashion shoes and boots at fair prices with helpful personalized service. For the next 3 days, they are offering $20 off all winter boots.

They have a really large selection of  waterproof winter boots in names you know: La Canadienne, Blondo, Pajar, Valdini, Henri Pierre, Aquatalia,  Rieker, Hush Puppies, Martino, Toe Warmers, Cougar, Bastien, Infinity, AquaDiva and Nival.

Location: 3357 boul. des Sources, D.D.O.
corner: Boul. Brunswick
Tel: 514-684-1775
Hours: Regular plus Sun 10-5
Sale Dates: Dec 13 – 15

A few times a year, Premium Retail Group holds liquidation sales worth waiting for.  This one has cool back-to-school brands for men and women and then a bankruptcy clearance for leatherwear – good timing for this season.

Males and females who oogle the hot brands of  Cottonfield, Joe’s, Bench, Vero Moda, Matinique, Kaporal 5, Gypsy 05, William Rast, Michael, Stars, Velvet Heart, One Teaspoon, Garcia  Selected, Minkpink,  Jack & Jones,  will love the 60%-90% off prices. Expect  jackets, tops, pants, skirts,  hoodies, handbags and footwear.

Peau sur Peau closing allows you to buy leather duds for 60-90% off:  Cushe footwear, Rieker, Blondo Canada,Bod & Christiensen, Cabrielli & Co

Location: 4454 Garand St. Ville St. Laurent QC H4R 2A2
corner: Pomba
Sale Dates: Sept 19 – Oct 14
Hours: Sat, Sun, Wed 11-5, Thurs & Fri 11-9
www.premiumretailgroup.com

Stores that have a wide range of  shoe sizes and widths are hard to find so it’s painful when they close. Chaussures Bilodeau has been selling men’s shoes (3-20 B-6E) and women’s (1-15 4A-2E)  and now everything in the store is 50% off as they go through bankruptcy proceedings.

They have tons of brands: Acton, Aravon, Blondo, Beautifeel, Clarks, Crocs, Drew, Dunham, Florsheim, GoEast, Irish Setter, Jomos, Manz, Naot, Neos, New Balance (up to 4E), Red Wing, Rieker, Rhode, Roberto Cappucci, Shoes for Crews, Theresia, STC  Tiger, TTG, TendersTootsie, Worx,  Wolverine.

After 18 years fitting people with problem feet, the personnel here are qualified to help you choose the right shoe for you.

Location:3000 boul. des Laurentides, Laval
corner: Bellerose
Tel:450-967-2552
Hours: Regular plus Sun 9:30-5
www.chausseurbilodeau.com

Chaussures Le Depot in Verdun, opened in 1931 has been selling good quality fashion and comfort shoes by people who still know how to fit feet. They have one of the largest selections of sizes and widths in the city.

Now they have opened Liquidation 521 just a couple of doors down from their main store (#501) to clear out stock. For prices from $10-$60, men and women will find shoes, boots and sandals by names you always trusted: Clark, Dunham, Rockport, New Balance, Rieker, Tender Tootsies, Aravon, Josef Seibel, Merrell, Hush Puppies and some importations too.

Location: 521 de l’Eglise
corner: Evelyn
Phone: 514-766-4552
Hours: Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 12-5