BIZ FACTS
founded: 2005
business: Diabetic Shoe
location: 15400 West 44th, Unit D.
Golden, Colorado
owner: Mary Weaver
Each person’s foot is unique.Because of that, and the difficulty finding shoes that fit, Mary Weaver entered the shoe business, though her background was in accounting.
She owned a store in Pueblo for 13 years before moving to Golden. During that time, her focus evolved from dress and casual shoes in sizes and widths to orthopedics because she was surprised by the number of people with foot problems. She became a Certified Pedorthist and studied under pedorthists in Tennessee and California, then attended the pedorthic course at OSU-Okmulgee, OK and obtained her certification in 1999. A year and a half ago, she opened Diabetic Shoe Company. She evaluates a person’s gait and works with that person’s doctor to help alleviate foot problems. She enjoys working with people and providing solutions for their discomfort. Mary makes orthotics in-house and works with the customer if modifications are needed.
Mary says shopping for footwear can be a positive experience when the customer gets the right fit.