DIA-FOOT
A step in the right direction
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Diabetes remains on the rise and
Robert Gaynor DPM,C.Ped started
Dia-Foot to reduce the recurrence
of foot ulcers and subsequent
amputations by offering high quality
therapeutic shoes that patients wanted to
wear rather than had to wear.
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In that vein, we offer name brands
including: New Balance, Brooks,
Hush Puppies, SAS, Aravon,
Dunham, Sebago, Wolverine,
Rockport, Propet and Orthofeet.
We also manufacture Nature’s Stride
and Pure Stride shoes to fill out the
largest selection and quality therapeutic
shoes in the industry.
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At Dia-Foot, we are here to serve
you and your patients with the finest
selection of therapeutic footwear
available. That is our promise to you.
Mission Statement
To offer quality and stylish therapeutic shoes
that patients want to wear . To continually help
our customers stay compliant and offer
innovative affordable products available only
to health care professionals.
Shoe Anatomy Review
Three Foot Types
• Supinators: High arch with inward
heel. Prone to high pressure sub 1st
and 5th metatarsals. Cushioned or
Motion Control shoe recommended
• Neutral Foot type: Normal arch,
foot exhibits normal amount of
pronation for shock absorption.
Stability shoe recommended.
• Pronators: Flat arch with outward
placed heel and midfoot is
collapsed. Ligaments and tendons
under greater stress. Motion Control
shoe recommended
Select the Right Shoe
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• Premium brands your patients will want to wear
• Dia-Foot® offers a wide selection of New Balance
shoes to choose from
NB 813
• Most popular stability
walking shoe for low and
high arches in the therapeutic
shoe program
• Symmetrical ROLLBAR®
posting system to increase
stability
• Supple leather uppers
accommodates hammertoes
and cushioned collar for heel
comfort
• Lightweight foam midsole
for cushioning
NB 928 Series
• Supportive motion-control walking
shoe for heavy patients with flat
and high arches
• Roomy toe box for hammertoes
and bunions. High heel counter for
support
• Symmetrical Rollbar® for stability
• C-CAP® midsole provides both
cushioning and support in the arch
to decrease pressure on the balls of
the feet
• Leather upper with seamless
PHAMTOM LINER to decrease
friction
• Ndurance® rubber compound for
outsole durability and grip
• Stability shoe with cushion
and support for flat to
medium arches
NB 847v2
• Light at 9.6 ounces, so less
energy consumed
• Breathable mesh upper
provides room for
hammertoes/bunions
• Phantom liner for comfort
• Rubber outsole to prevent
falls
NB 577
• Neutral shoe for medium
arches
• Absorb® heel to reduce heel
pressure
• Leather uppers
• Polyurethane Midsole for
stable cushioning
• Solid rubber outsole for grip
• "Assembled in the USA."
NB 411v2
• Neutral shoe for medium
arches
• Breathable mesh upper,
featuring synthetic swatches.
• Comfortable EVA foam
midsole that promotes
stability
• Non-marking Rubber sole
offers great grip
NB 840 v3
• Neutral shoe, for medium to
high arches
• SL-2 last makes it ideal for
feet with narrow heels, wide
forefoot and high arches
• Breathable mesh upper with
room for hammertoes and
bunions
• ABZORB midsole
cushioning provides
exceptional shock absorption
• Light, blown rubber outsole
NB 860v5
• Stability shoe for the active
diabetic patient
• Asymmetrical heel counter to
decrease pronation
• Breathable air mesh
Synthetic/TPU upper
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ABZORB® cushioning in
the midfoot
• ACTEVA LITE in the
forefoot for cushion
NB860V5
NB 990 v3
• Stability shoe for the overpronator or heavy patient who
requires premium cushioning
• Breathable mesh provides room
for hammertoes and bunions
• ENCAP® provides support and
optimal durability.
• ABZORB® mid-foot cushioning
for exceptional shock absorption.
• Blown rubber forefoot supplies
lightweight cushioning
NB 3040
• For the severe over-pronator
who requires enhanced
cushioning and motion
control.
• Breathable roomy mesh
uppers
• ACTEVA™ LITE midsole is
24% lighter than standard
NB foam
• Ndurance® rubber outsole
delivers optimal durability
and grip
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Built for the severe over-pronator who
requires a combination of cushioning
and reinforced stability
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EXTENDED WEB® through the
mid-foot for heightened support and
mild pronation control.
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Low-to-the-ground N2® cushioning
supplies, responsive performance.
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ABZORB® forefoot cushioning offers
supreme shock absorption.
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ACTEVA® LITE compressionmolded midsole
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Lightweight, flexible TPU TBEAM®
shank promotes torsional stability
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Ndurance® rubber outsole for grip
NB 1340 v2
NB 806
• Motion control shoe with
symmetrical ROLLBAR®
• Full grain leather upper with
Perforated toe box
• ABZORB® cushioning in
the midfoot provides
exceptional shock
absorption.
• C-CAP® midsole provide
cushioning and support.
• Non-marking Ndurance®
for maximum outsole
durability.
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NB 608V4
• Cross Training stability shoe
with a cushioned ride
• Padded, mesh tongue and
textile lining provides
breathability.
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Pull-tab at heel for easier on
and off.
• Internal shank for added
durability and support.
• Non-marking rubber outsole.
NB 857
• Cross Training stability shoe
with cushioned EVA foot-bed
helps protect against impact
• ROLLBAR for ultimate motion
control.
• N-ERGY® in the midsole
provides NB's most advanced
shock absorption and
cushioning.
• ENCAP® midsole technology
provides support and maximum
durability.
• C-CAP® midsole provide
cushioning and support.
NB 1540 V2
• For the over-pronator who
requires a combination of
maximum stability and
cushioning
• Symmetrical ROLLBAR®
for maximum motion control
• ENCAP® midsole features
soft EVA cushioning and a
tough polyurethane rim for
enhanced support and
durability.
• ACTEVA™ LITE is 24%
lighter than standard foam.
Brooks Technology
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DRB AccelShank-like thermoplastic
device provides torsional rigidity to
midfoot, enhancing support while
allowing the heel and forefoot to act
independently.
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HPR Plus: A higher durability,
abrasion-resistant rubber outsole
compound that wears longer
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ElementUpper technology featuring
superior microfiber construction to
provide a light, supple, quiet fabric that
offers breathability, durability and
comfort.
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BROOKS DNA is an adaptive
cushioning material (gel) that disperses
impact while providing protection as
the surface changes.
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BioMoGo: Midsole cushion blended
with Brooks DNA that is
environmentally friendly. A nontoxic,
natural additive in the BioMoGo
compound encourages degradation of
the material 50 times faster than EVA
in landfills.
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Progressive Diagonal Rollbar
(PDRB) Our tri-density PDRB
midsoles are biomechanically
engineered to allow for progressive
pronation control and to create
smoother transitions from the
midstance phase into the propulsion
phase.
Addiction Walker
• Stability shoe loaded with
support for low arches and
control for over-pronation
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Full-length MoGo midsole
compound provides cushioning
and energy return.
• Extended Progressive Diagonal
Rollbar (PDRB®) for
progressive pronation control.
• Engineered MC Pod
Configuration offers maximum
motion control and flexibility
• Slip-resistant Outsole
Addiction 12
• Motion Control shoe with
excellent cushion
• For flat arches, over
pronators
• Anatomical Brooks DNA
provides adaptive cushioning
• Full-length energy-returning
BioMoGo midsole
• Extended Progressive
Diagonal Rollbar for reliable
control
Brooks Ghost 8
• For the neutral to underpronator,
and patients with medium to high
arches, who seek extra cushioning.
• BioMoGo DNA has a genderfriendly cushioning design, making
for a dynamic ride.
• Segmented Crash Pad absorbs
impacting shock for optimal plush,
smoother transitions, and enhanced
efficiency.
• Omega Flex Grooves allow for
more natural forefoot movement
and fluidity.
Brooks Ariel 14
• Premium motion control shoe
that is excellent for cavus feet
and severe pes planus.
• BIOMOGO midsole provides
superior cushion
• Full-length Brooks DNA
midsole for custom cushioning
and stability.
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Extended Progressive
Diagonal Rollbar (PDRB®)
delivers maximum control.
• Full-length Segmented Crash
Pad encourages a smooth heelto-toe transition with each step.
Brooks Dyad 8
• For the neutral to under-pronator
who requires enhanced cushioning.
• Moisture-managing Element mesh
• BioMoGo DNA making for a
dynamic ride.
• Full-length S-257 Cushsole midsole
compound for increased cushioning
and flexibility.
• Heel crash pad absorbs shock to
ensure smoother transitions.
• Blown rubber forefoot offer light
cushioning and grip.
• Omega Flex Grooves allow for more
natural forefoot movement and
fluidity.
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 15
• For the moderate over-pronator
who requires a combination of
cushioning and stability.
• BioMoGo DNA for superior
cushioning.
• Progressive Diagonal Rollbar®:
tri-density midsole designed to
promote progressive pronation
control
• Medial midsole provides
structure, and integrity to the
heel counter, upper, and foot.
• Lateral midsole pod compresses
more easily to allow for optimal
heel-to-toe fluidity.
Brooks Glycerin13
• Built for the neutral to
underpronator, and runners
with medium to high arches.
• Full length Super DNA
midsole delivering ultimate
adaptive cushioning
• Mesh upper with 3D Fit
Print overlays to provide
structural support at a
reduced weight.
• Adjustable saddle
construction allows for a
snug fit.
Brooks Beast 14
• For the moderate to severe
over-pronator who requires
a combination of reinforced
stability and cushioning.
• BIOMOGO midsole
provides cushion
• Full-length Brooks DNA
midsole adapts to your stride
for custom cushioning and
stability.
• Extended Progressive
Diagonal Rollbar (PDRB®)
delivers maximum control.
• Full-length Segmented Crash
Pad
Women’s Hush Puppies
•Lightweight! Makes walking easier.
Great for diabetics with muscle
weakness
Power Walker Lace
•Zero G® lightweight, shock
absorbing outsole for exceptional
comfort
•Supple leather uppers, padded
tongue and quarters for added
comfort
Power Walker Velcro
•Moisture wicking Dri-tex linings
Men’s Hush Puppies
Gil Velcro
•Lightweight! Makes walking easier.
Great for diabetics with muscle
weakness
•Zero G® lightweight, shock
absorbing outsole for exceptional
comfort
Gus Lace
Glen
•Supple leather uppers, padded
tongue and quarters for added
comfort
•Moisture wicking Dri-tex linings
Majestic
Elegant
• Manufactured by Dia-Foot®
• Comfortable with extra-depth
for swelling and foot
deformities
• Premium Napa leather uppers
• Heel Pad Air Pillow absorbs
shock
• Light-weight PU outsole
reduces fatique
• Poron padded insole enhances
comfort and support
• San Antonio Shoemakers
(SAS) is an American shoe
manufacturer that was
founded in 1976 in San
Antonio, Texas.
• The company specializes in
handcrafted men's shoes,
women's shoes, and
handbags.
• They are a family-owned
company which
manufactures their shoes in
Texas, United States of
America.
SAS Free Time and Me Too
• For women that need a
cushioned roomy shoe
• Removable cushioned foot
bed and added depth for
extra toe room. Soft heel and
sole for maximum shock
absorption.
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Me Too has Adjustable
straps to customize fit.
SAS Traveler
• Hand-laced moccasin
construction wraps
completely around the foot
for a soft feel.
• Laces slide easily for even
tension across the instep.
SAS Tour
• Active comfort shoe for
women with a removable
cushioned foot bed, shockabsorbing Steady Trac™
midsole
• Flexible comfort outsole
designed for maximum grip.
SAS Roamer
• Hand-laced moccasin
construction wraps soft
leather completely around
the foot.
SAS Liberty
• Excellent work shoe
• Water-resistant leather with a
slip-resistant, non-marking
outsole made of rubber.
SAS Walkeasy
• the Walk Easy™ is
designed from the
ground up with one
thing in mind, giving you
a new comfort walking
experience.
Intricate stitching paired
with perforations
combine for a sporty
look.
SAS Alpine
• Ideal for posterior tibial
tendon dysfunction (severe
flat feet) for more support at
the ankle level
• Water-resistant leather with a
non-marking outsole in a
stylish boot.
Jodi
Mona
Maya
Tonya
• Aravon Mary Janes are at the forefront of
quality, style and comfort.
• Premium leather uppers
• Absorb® forefoot cushioning for exceptional
shock absorption
• Stability Cradle embedded in Velocor™
footbed supports the arch, cups the heel and
provides motion control
• Farren oxford features premium leather
uppers, full length Abzorb® and T-Frame™
Stabilizer for exceptional support.
History of the American term: Mary Jane
• Mary Jane was a character
created by Richard Felton
Outcault "Father of the Sunday
Comic Strip" for his comic strip
Buster Brown
• Mary Jane is an American
term for a closed, low-cut
shoe with one or more straps
across the instep.
• In 1904, The Brown Shoe
Company bought a license from
Outcault to prominently
associate their brand with the
Buster Brown characters. The
style of shoe both Buster Brown
and Mary Jane wore came to be
known by her name, Mary Jane.
Aravon Farren
• Supportive Oxford with style
and comfort.
• For the active diabetic with
mild pronation
• features premium leather
uppers, full length Abzorb®
and T-Frame™ Stabilizer for
exceptional support.
Nature’s Stride Shoes
• Extra-depth to provide a more comfortable therapeutic fit for
diabetes, swelling, bunions and hammertoes. Excellent shoes for custom
diabetic inserts with accommodations.
• Padded collar for ankle and heel comfort. Gel padding for a
cushioned ride
• The heel of the shoe is two widths narrower than the forefoot to
help prevent heel slippage.
Nature’s Stride Nantucket for Women
• Indicated especially for
swelling/edema of the
ankles and with use of an
AFO
• Full grain supple leather
uppers for a comfortable fit
Nature Stride Mary Janes
Mary Jane
Park Avenue
Shelby
Sanibel
Nature’s Stride Women Shoes
Georgia
Virginia
Charlotte
Helena
Sedona
Nature Stride Cape for Men
• Recommended for severe
ankle swelling or with use
of an ankle foot orthosis
• Supple full grain leather
uppers
Nature’s Stride Men’s Shoes
Extra depth leather shoes provide
protection and accommodate foot
deformities while providing exceptional
comfort
Nassau
Richmond
Fairfax
Austin
Dallas
Norfolk
Amherst
Men’s Palermo
Men’s Stuart
Natural Step Shoes
Extra Depth leather shoes for maximum
protection of the diabetic foot
Men’s Clovehitch 11
• For the active diabetic patient
without significant
deformities or swelling
• Premium Nubuck and Full
Grain Leather Uppers
• Breathable Dri-Lex®
Hydrofil® Mesh Panels
• EVA Cushion Midsole
• Slip-Resistant rubber sole
DUNHAM BY NEW BALANCE
“COMFORT FOR THE MARATHON OF LIFE”
• Features the quality and
technology from New
Balance
• Roll Bars for motion control
• Abzorb® cushioning for
shock absorption
• Dunham Boat shoes
recommended for the active
diabetic patient without
hammertoes or swelling
Dunham Addison
• Mid-cut boot offers excellent
support for for flat feet with
PTTD
• Medial and lateral roll bar for
excellent support for low and
high arches alike
Dunham Bryce
• Lightweight and flexible
oxford dress shoe
• Premium soft leather uppers
• Nylon stability shank
supports the arch
Dunham Cloud
Supportive mid-cut
waterproof boot that offers
support for flat feet /PTTD
Rubber Sole and leather uppers
Dunham Captain
• For the active diabetic
without swelling or digital
deformities
• Roll bar for rearfoot control
• Leather uppers
• Rubber outsole and EVA
midsole for cushioning
• Abzorb® cushioning
Dunham Shoreline
• For the active diabetic
without swelling or digital
deformities
• Roll bar for rearfoot
control for overpronators
• Leather uppers
• Rubber outsole and EVA
midsole for cushioning
• Abzorb® heel cushioning
Dunham Midland
• Supportive waterproof Oxford
with roll bar for over-pronators
• Abzorb® heel cushioning to
reduce shock absorption
• Nylon stability shank
embedded in midsole to
support plantar fascia
Dunham Winslow
• With full-grain leather
uppers, two-strap hook-andloop closures for adjustable
fit.
• ABZORB® pods and
rollbars to soften and
stabilize your step
• Great for over-pronators and
to provide cushion
Rockport World Tour Classic
• Men’s lightweight casual laceup with forefoot flexibility to
accommodate all foot
deformities.
• Lightweight shock absorption
to reduce foot and leg fatigue.
• Full-grain leather upper for a
custom, comfortable fit.
• The rubber sole provides a
durable grip
Wolverine Harrison
• Waterproof, leather boot
upper that provides excellent
support for high arches and
flatfeet/PTTD
• Metal speed hooks allow for
quick lacing and a secure fit.
• Polyurethane midsole provides
cushioning.
Orthofeet Shoes
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Extra-depth that offers excellent
protection for foot deformities and
complications arising from diabetes
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Soft, seam-free lining eliminates
pressure points while offering comfort
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Lightweight soles with ErgonomicStride™ design softens the step, and
help propel the foot forward.
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Soft, Non-Binding Uppers – Non
binding design along with elastic
uppers offer a relaxed fit and eliminate
pressure points.
• Women’s Fisherman
• 871, 872, 873, 875, 883
Slip-On Napa Leather
817, 818 and 819
• Black Strap Boot 881
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For extra foot/ankle support
PTTD
Elastic washable Spandex
824, 825
For severe swelling/foot deformities
• Athletic Tie-Less Lace
• 910, 911, 916, 973, 975
Leather and mesh Mary Jane
with
comfort of a sandal
851, 853, 854 and 859
Mary Jane in Spandex
826, 827
Ideal for swelling and foot
deformities requiring extra room
Mary Jane Shoes
Mary Jane Dress
864 and 865
Stretchable Mary Jane with
hook and loop strap-ventilated
877 and 879
Ideal when extra room is needed
Fisherman Style
571, 572, 573
Athletic Tie-Less
610, 611, 672, 674
MEN’S
Strap or lace leather boot
581, 582,481
Ideal for foot and ankle
support/PTTD
Strap Leather
510, 520, 585, 587
Fast Lace Leather
410 and 420
Tie-less Boat 422
More room than Dunham
or Sebago when hammertoes or
bunions present
Spandex-washable 525
Ideal for swelling/foot
deformities
Leather Dress
461, 465, 467
Propét Shoes
• Since its beginning in 1985, Propét has been driven by a
mission to offer affordable footwear for hard-to-fit feet or feet
in need of special care.
• Propét is well known for its Preferred line of therapeutic
footcare products.
• Propét shoes are extra-depth to accommodate foot problems
associated with diabetes
Life Walker M3704 Tie/M3705
Velcro
Dress MF018
MEN’S
Leather Boot M3188
For extra foot/ankle support
PTTD
Athletic M6036
Leather Double Strap Mary Jane
W1002
Tour Mary Jane Strap
W3264 Dress
Lady Bug Mary Jane W3232
Single Strap Mary Jane W3205
Mary Jane Shoes
Tour Walker W3902
Slip Resistant WSR001
Athletic W6036
Women’s Shoes