Mother's Sandals & Custom Orthotics - Sarasota, Florida

Charlotte M.

Terri is amazing. She’s so caring and truly works with you to ensure you get the fit that will bring relief. I started with a pair of orthotics and knew almost immediately I wanted a pair of sandals next. We worked together to personalize a pair to my taste. I love that they’re dressy enough to wear to work or events where my tennis shoes are too casual. Just ordered my second pair of orthotics and hope to add another pair of two-strap sandals in the future! Overall just the best experience from such a personable and talented craftswoman! 💗

michael D.

Let me first say that I work on my feet for 10 hours a day. The pain I had in my foot was excruciating! I went to an orthopedic surgeon. He tried therapy, medication and shoe inserts. Nothing helped. He left me with two options. Surgery or custom orthodics. I tried orthodics 15 years prior and saw no improvement. Surgery was not an option because I own my own business and can't take time off. My only option was orthodics. My orthopedic surgeon sent me to Terri. She made kind of a cast of my feet. She then made my custom orthodics. Two months after using them, I saw limited improvement. She told me to "give it time." Let me tell you, By month 3, my feet are pain-free!! I can walk and run with zero pain! I think my feet had to adjust to the orthodic. These things are so well made and have changed my life! Thank you Terri!

Edward G.

I am 85 years old and like many persons my age I have balance problems. I live in Sarasota Florida where it is extremely hot and humid 6-7 months a year and it is too hot to wear shoes or sneakers. In order to make things more comfortable I decided to buy sandals to keep me cooler. But every time I bought new sandals, they did not fit well. My heels and toes would slip around in the sandal adding extra balance problems. So, what to do?

I surfed the internet and found a video of a woman named Terri that made custom sandals. The name of her company is Mothers. After watching the video, it sounded like I could get sandals that fit me well. I contacted Terri and after listening to what Terri said, I decided to have custom sandals made for me. It was going to be expensive, but well worth it if it solved my problem.

Terri made a custom pair of sandals for me which fit perfectly. I suggested a new way to make it easier for me to put the sandals on. As usual Terri was open to doing new things and we worked out a better way for me to fasten them on. Terri had never done this design before, but she happily worked with me and I now have a wonderful pair of sandals that fit and feel wonderful. You will never find a person like Terri that is so willing and happy to work with you!!

Susan J.

After “hobbling around” too long with navicular joint arthritis in BOTH feet, I decided it was finally time to take action. I've known Terri as a friend, and neighbor, for several years, and after realizing this was her expertise I visited her shop. Best decision ever!! Terri is a true professional. After a thorough consult, Terri thought custom orthotics would help me tremendously.

The process began with making custom foot molds, lots of measuring and extremely personalized attention to detail to get the orthotics made. On the second visit I picked up the orthotics which Terri again customized to my feet with a few important tweaks and adjustments. After a gradual and normal breaking in period, I can happily say I am walking sooo much better with little to no discomfort from that arthritis. What a difference the orthotics made. I am a happy camper!! Oh, and she also spent time advising what shoes were best for me and what to look for when buying shoes. She is awesome! (I have since ordered a second pair of orthotics to rotate between my various sneakers).

Do not hesitate to make an appointment with Terri. You will be SO glad you did. She made walking bearable again for me!!! Really!!!:)

Lori A.

I wish there were more stars! Terri is extremely knowledgeable and knows her craft, literally inside and out! From the initial consultation to my custom-made orthotics (for plantar fasciitis and other foot issues), to her follow-up and a visit to her store to say “hi”, Terri and her team go above and beyond in producing your own, custom orthotics and maintaining a friendly and caring customer relationship. Plus, Terri has a great sense of humor 😊. Thank you for helping me to walk, exercise and do my daily routine in comfort! Highly recommend!!

sam S.

As Terri’s former apprentice, I’ve had the pleasure of watching many customers come in for custom shoes and sandals and leave with their lives changed for the better. Terri spends as much thought and care getting to know her clients as she does during each step of the creation process. This results in fully custom footwear that is patiently crafted to meet each client’s unique feet and their individual needs. Mother’s Sandals and Custom Walking Shoes will make a positive difference in your day-to-day life and mobility.

Jackie D.

I will always be grateful to the team at Mother’s Sandals! Terri and her staff are so friendly, and welcoming-from the moment I walked in the door I felt like they were glad that I was there. I have always had issues with my feet, weird arches, planter fasciitis, etc. Working with Terri I now have a path forward to better feet! They talked with me about my issues, suggested different options to try and we decided on a plan. And they really took the time to explain the mechanics of my feet, and how they do their job! I’m so grateful. Thank you Mother’s Sandals!

Ainslie G.

If your feet are weary, these shoes are a liberation. I am the proud owner of a pair of work shoes and two pairs of sandals handcrafted by Terri. They have lasted for years and provide so much comfort I don't want anything else on my feet. I'm so grateful to Terri for her great listening skills, care and expertise, which together have solved my foot problems.