Pedorthic treatment is routinely prescribed to restore function, ease pain, prevent further pain or damage, and/or improve mobility.

Brown's Enterprises staffs a Certified Pedorthist, Chad Brown. Chad works with area physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, orthopedic surgeons, endocrinologists and physical therapists who refer their patients. We provide this free service to work closely with the medical community to fulfill prescriptions and to best accommodate our customers.

With only 60 plus such facilities in the United States, our stores remain uniquely qualified to provide this specialized footwear assistance.

MEET OUR PEDORTHIST

 

 

CHAD BROWN, C. PED.

Chad’s career with Brown’s Enterprises officially started in May of 2000 at Brown’s Shoe Center in Washington, MO. Quickly developing an interest in pedorthics, he attended Oklahoma State and Ball State Universities, receiving his certification in 2002. Chad is currently fulfilling footwear prescription needs at our New Balance St. Louis store in Creve Coeur. Chad is also skilled at shoe modifications and refurbishes custom orthoses for store customers.

 

~REMEMBERING FONDLY~ RANDY BROWN, C. PED. 1949-2023

Randy served as a trooper in the Missouri State Highway Patrol for five years before moving back to Washington in 1979 to take over his family's shoe store, a business he expanded to include New Balance stores in St. Louis, Branson, Overland Park, Kansas, and Fairview Heights, Illinois.

Randy attended Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago for his pedorthic education, and was certified as a Pedorthist in 1993. A past instructor at East Central College in Union, MO and Oklahoma State University, Okmulgee, OK.

He loved the community and served as president of the Washington Area Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Washington. In 1982, Randy became a member of the National Shoe Retailers Association (NSRA) and served 20 years on the board of directors. He was named retailer of the year by the organization in 2014. His highest honor came in November 2021 when he was inducted into NSRA's Hall of Fame.  Throughout the years, Randy was legendary for his storytelling that brought people together in a real way. His stories were inspiring, well planned and funny. All who knew him recognized his love for family and friends, as well as his loyalty to God and country.

 

~REMEMBERING FONDLY~ JIM POUNDS, CUSTOM SHOE-MAKER 1923-2006

Jim Pounds joined Brown’s Enterprises in 1995, following an extensive career in the shoe industry. His creative talents and worldwide experience in color, design, and the art of shoe making later supported his passion to create his own designs and shoe modifications. He opened Brown’s first footwear laboratory working with C.Ped apprentice Chad Brown.