Ergo Goods Orthotics & Ergonomics

I have been suffering from plantar fasciitis for something like 15 years, better sometimes, worse sometimes, but always there. I have had this despite wearing truly custom made orthotics from a plaster cast all these years. Since I now play a lot of tennis, it has been a problem. A couple of months ago I happened to walk by the store and wandered in. I was somewhat skeptical about buying a new pair of orthotics that weren’t made to order but l decided to give it a shot after hearing that within a month or so this would eliminate the problem. I was fitted for the right size and shape.
Fast forward a month, having worked up to wearing these every day, all day (which took a week or more), I noticed that I had not had any heel pain in quite a while. Now, almost three months out, still no plantar pain. The success, together with the care (asking me to check back in periodically to ensure all was going well, rates five stars!

A friend sent me in for my foot problems. I was amazed when after a few days with the correct orthotics, my back felt so much better. Thank you Ergo Goods.

David is a wealth of information and knowledge. I walked in with a long overdue diagnosis of Plantar Fasciitis and a bone spur. He patiently helped me to find orthotics that would help and switched them out two weeks later when they proved too painful, taking me down to a more intermediate approach. He stands by his products and is always cheerfully ready to help. A marvelous resource and more cost effective than the stuff Orthopedic Doctors often push. You cannot find a better resource for getting the help you need. He is invested in helping people to heal and minimize pain. Highly recommend.

I fell and fractured my leg in 2008 and came out of surgery with a shorter leg than I went in with. Walking was a problem because of pain in my knee, leg, and foot, but was greatly eased by the orthotics my podiatrist had prescribed. In the eight years since, I’ve had several clones of those orthotics, but I found that there can be a vast discrepancy between what the doctor orders and what his orthotics laboratory provides. I have many letters and emails attesting to every example of misunderstanding and incompetence.
And this is where David of Ergo Goods Orthotics & Ergonomics entered my life just a week ago. Most important, David listens — carefully — and knows what to do with what he hears. I told him right away that I was a «hard case» and went on to prove it — bony feet that react with pain or irritation like the Princess reacted to the pea under her mattress, one foot that never recovered from the nerve damage to my leg during surgery and require an orthotic that raises that leg Exactly to the height that matches the other leg. And more. Instead of running away screaming «It’s too late for you, missy,» or, even worse, promising an instant cure, David said he’d think about it all, and would get in touch with the lab that makes his orthotics before we went any further. He called me the next day. Could I come in to try out some things? Those «things» were impressive. He showed me the prototypes and asked me to walk in them and tell him how they felt and answer some relevant questions. It was easy. Both orthotics, the left very different from the right, were deliciously comfortable. My damaged left foot had exactly the arch support and additional height it needed. I asked if I could take them for a walk in the real world and he agreed that would be a good idea to confirm that what I felt in the store would hold up under all conditions. They were perfect.
I harassed David into giving me a rough estimate of cost and was pleased with what he told me. If the lab does what the lab is supposed to do, I will order two more pairs for the shoes I wear the most often. And, by the way, while I was there, I saw a pair of lovely leather sandals that fit me perfectly. First time that’s happened since 2008. I can’t recommend David highly enough. His listening skills are equal to his professional skills, and that too is a first in my experience.

I’ve used orthotics for years, but it became clear to me several months ago that mine were no longer performing well. I was delighted to find, just by chance, a new store in Montclair Village that sells such devices. The owner, David, greeted me, and quite patiently, explained his product line and the advantages they provide. His products, while sized to your feet, do not have to be made from scratch, and are both durable and flexible; they «give» as you step on them and further exercise the bottom of your feet, such that you actually strengthen them as you use them. I’ve been quite favorable impressed with how much better my feet feel, and highly recommend his product, his patient and thorough manner, his low key but highly informative approach, and his simple, attractive store. Check him out… we need wonderful, unique places like this in Montclair Village, and although his is a niche business, think about your feet and give them what they need!

We live in MontClair and we visit the MontClair Village through out the week and every Sunday for the farmers market, and excited to have a new different type of store. I have been looking for a home office furniture using a height adjustable desk and comfy chair to duplicate my office setup. David was able to help me with sizing of the desk and help select worksurface and fabric colors. I have been searching for a place that I can test these tables and chairs and had not had much luck.