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Welcome to Sole FX, the (Diabetic) Feet Fixing Folks in Owasso, Oklahoma!

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Welcome to Sole FX, the (Diabetic) Feet Fixing Folks in Owasso, Oklahoma!  Sole FX in Owasso OklahomaSole FX is quickly becoming the place people turn to when their feet hurt due to diabetes and/or other foot related problems.  That's because Mark Dougherty, founder and owner of the business takes excellent care of his patients. 

Mark Dougherty owner of Sole FX in Owasso OK

Opening in January 2008, in an Owasso, Oklahoma storefront shop, Mark has built his Sole FX business by providing top notch, hands on customer service.   And it's paid off.  By June of 2009, his business had doubled from that of his first year.  Not bad for a guy who saw a business opportunity and decided to go for it in a very uncertain economy.

 And why would Mark Dougherty do that?  "I decided I wasn't a very good employee...for anyone," he said.  So he decided to be a boss...well that isn't exactly true.  He decided to be a small business owner doing what he knew and loved - helping people alleviate foot pain whether it be from diabetes or from some other cause. Sole FX Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting by the Owasso Chamber of Commerce

 And why would Mark chose to open Sole FX in Owasso, Oklahoma?  Because Owasso was already a huge market area drawing people all the way from southern Kansas and Missouri.  And demographic studies show that those who live in surrounding communities like Skiatook, Collinsville, Oologah, Talala and Claremore already come to Owasso, Oklahoma for shopping and other needs.  So Mark took a look around and saw that nobody was providing the kind of service that Sole FX provides.  With over 50,000+ diabetics in the greater Tulsa area alone, he knew he had the found the right spot for his business (ad)venture.

Sole FX lobby area

 So what exactly is it that Mark Dougherty and his crew do at Sole FX?  They help people who have feet problems or foot pain.  Their specialty is, of course, diabetic shoes and inserts.  Diabetic patients often require special shoes or inserts that fit their feet properly.  This is because the feet are the furthest parts of your body from your heart.  And diabetes impacts blood flow.  Reduce good blood flow to any part of your body and you'll have some serious problems pretty quickly.  This is what happens (as I understand it) with a diabetic patient's feet.  A small sore or ulcer can quickly become a very big problem.  There are other foot related problems as well for diabetics such as Diabetic neuropathy and Peripheral vascular disease. 

Sole FX staging area for measurements and fittings But Sole FX isn't just for diabetic patients.  Ever heard of plantar fasciitisSole FX is ready to help you if you ever find yourself unable to stand up due to the pain this condition causes. 

 Got one leg a bit shorter than the other one?  Sole FX can take your shoes and build one up in their fabrication shop so that suddenly, you're walking nice and level. 

 And Sole FX carries the newest and coolest shoes designed to provide support and comfort for folks who are on their feet all day.  A few of the brands they stock include Brooks and Spira, a specialized running shoe worn by Dick Hoyt and Hunter Kemper

 When you visit Sole FX you'll meet Nick Tirello whose official title is "The MNick, "the Man" at Sole FXan."  Nick has been at the store since January, but is already a great fit on the team as the fabrication specialist.  If you need a shoe or insert built, rebuilt or altered, Nick is the man for the job. Susan, the Sole FX Queen Bee!

 You'll also meet Susan Runge, certified shoe fitter and pedorthic assistant.  Susan has been with Sole FX for about a year, but has been in the business for 28 years.  Needless to say, Susan knows her stuff when it comes to making your feet comfortable.  And Susan knows her patients too.  She's the kind of person who treats you like family and instantly makes you feel welcomed.

 I asked Mark what the most rewarding part of owning and running Sole FX was.  He said, "The nearly instant gratification for patients when they put on their shoes or try out their inserts.  That makes my day."

 Due to their growth and business opportunities, Sole FX has now opened a second location in Tulsa, Oklahoma at 3623 South Harvard.  The original location in Owasso, Oklahoma can be located at 12711 E 86th Place North, Suite 105, Owasso, OK.  Their phone numbers are 918-899-7552 and 918-609-6136 Shoes 4 Souls at Soul FX in Owasso Oklahomarespectively. 

 One thing that I love about Mark and Sole FX is their heart for others.  Mark participates in the Soles 4 Souls program which was started by a group in Alabama.  The goal is to distribute gently used shoes to as many of the 300 million people in the world who do not have a single pair of shoes as is possible.  Last year Sole FX teamed up with Owasso High school and collected over 400 pairs of shoes for the Soles 4 Souls program.  If you've got a good pair of shoes in your closet gathering dust, bring them in and let Mark and his team get them to someone less fortunate.

 As I was wrapping up my visit with Mark, I asked him if he had ever fitted someone famous with a pair of shoes or inserts.  Sure enough, he had.  It was Jared the Subway guy!

 So if you wake up one day with foot pain or struggle with diabetes, know that you've got a friend who will take good care of your feet.  Mark Dougherty and the Sole FX team are on the job and ready to take great care of you!

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