Althea's Footwear Solutions

More than ‘custom’ fit. Unique. Like you. We have Certified Pedorthist on staff to help you with your footwear needs. Why see someone who claims they are an expert and works out of a strip mall near the mall? Come see the experts with the training and education you deserve. Specializing in foot problems, diabetic shoes, orthopedic shoes, custom foot orthotics, compression stockings and shoe repair. Contracted with Medicare & Medicaid and most insurance companies. Nationally accredited by ABC and GSA contracted with US Govt. Authorized seller of: Brooks Sports, New Balance, Naot by Yaleet, Birkenstock, Dansko, Drew, PW Minor & Son, Dunham, Aravon, Haflinger, Orthofeet, Klogs USA, Apis, Doctor Specified, Mediven, BSN Jobst, Juzzo.

Established in 2000.
Althea began providing orthotics in a medical setting over 32 years ago. She often saw people arrive frustrated because they weren’t able to find the shoes they needed to work with the orthotic that had been prescribed for their unique foot issue. Althea quickly saw that the retail environment wasn’t equipped to help people who were dealing with real foot pain and day-to-day challenges. She realized the retail shoe market was generally there to serve the “masses” with production line shoes and footwear products. From experience, Althea knows nearly every one has variations in their feet; even if they aren’t dealing with a major medical issue. She also understands how those foot variations can cause real problems and pain if not addressed in an appropriate way. Althea decided she would open a shoe store to provide the perfect balance between the retail and medical component of foot care; effectively addressing each customer’s unique needs and lifestyle.

Althea S.
Business Owner
During her first 12 years’ helping people with artificial limbs, diabetes and other conditions, Certified Pedorthist Althea Schlumpf saw a way to make special shoes fit better and with fewer hassles for the clinic’s patients–start with a pair that is well-matched to its owner’s feet.

In the year 2000, Althea invested her time, energy and passion to this endeavor.

Over twenty years later, Althea now works with eighteen dedicated and passionate employees including seven Certified Pedorthists. Althea’s Footwear Solutions now serves customers from all over the United States and Canada from her stores in Lakewood and Everett.