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Phil Oren
Founder (Retired)




Doug Stone
Executive Director



 

 



As a competitive athlete and sports medicine specialist, I knew how important getting the right shoe was, but it wasn't until I attended a FitSystem® workshop, that I learned how important the fitting of that right shoe is. Phil's workshops have taught me valuable techniques that I use in my clinics. His workshops are a must for shoe and boot fitters, but will also benefit medical professionals who work with active patients.

After Phil provided me with a custom fit using sock technology, lacing techniques and a few other fitting tricks, my feet and shoes functioned as one unit. This was not only a very comfortable fit, it also lessened the degree of injuries that I had experienced due to poor fit, especially blisters.

I support Phil's workshops in the hope that many more people will achieve the benefits of custom fit footwear.

Thank you, Phil!

Ray McClanahan, D.P.M.,
Podiatric Sports Physician



Backpacker Magazine "Boot Camp"

If you are an avid hiker or backpacker, you know all too well that your boots’ fit can mean the difference between a fantastic hike and utter misery. But do you know how to guarantee that oh-so-elusive great fit?
Attend a Backpacker Magazine Boot Camp!

Click here for the 2006 Backpacker Boot Camp Schedule


Follow this link for further information about Backpacker Magazine "Boot Camp" events!


Backpacker's Boot Camp features a two-part program:
 
  • Part One: an evening seminar in which all aspects of getting a great fit are discussed
  • Part Two: a full day of custom boot fittings by the FitSystem® Team.
     

  • Backpacker Magazine "Boot Camps" Outline

    Day 1
    Open to the public – No charge

    7 P.M.
    Introduction to the FitSystem® Team
    Evening seminar to include:

    • Unsung sock and moisture control
    • Basic foot biomechanics
    • Foot measurement
    • Footbeds and importance of incline board
    • Boot construction and modification

    9 P.M.
    Questions and Answers
    Door Prizes



    Day 2
    Custom boot Fittings by the FitSystem® Team – $20.00 fee
    Register on a first come basis.
    Non-participants may observe fittings

    Participants receive
    • Information packets
    • Sponsor "goodie bag"
    • Sock recommendation
    • Feet measured sitting and standing
    • Evaluate need to stabilize

      o Evaluate need for custom footbeds
      o Written personal foot evaluation
      o Modify footwear where needed

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    Backpacker Boot Camp 2006 Schedule

    Date

    Location

    City/State

    Mar 10-11
    River Sports Outfitters
    Knoxville, TN
    Mar 17-18
    Black Creek Outfitters
    Jacksonville, FL
    Apr 7-8
    Diamond Brand Outdoors
    Arden, NC
    Apr 21-22
    Summit Hut
    Tucson, AZ
    Apr 28-29
    Travel Country Outdoors
    Altamonte Springs, FL
    May 19-20
    Eastern Mountain Sports
    Nashua, NH
    Jun 16-17
    Whole Earth Provision Co.
    Austin, TX
    Oct 13-14
    Backcountry Experience
    Durango, CO

    Backpacker Magazine Boot Camps
    (2 Day Consumer Events - previously called "Get Fit Clinics")

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    Backpacker Magazine
    AKU - Asolo USA - Bite Shoes - Brannock Device Co. - Brooks - Dunham - Esatto Custom Footwear
    Granger's - Heat Factory® - Lowa USA - Mcnett - Merrell Footwear - Mountain Hardwear - Neos Overshoe - New Balance
    Nikwax USA - Outdoor Retailer - Spyroflex - Technica - Timberland - Vibram - Zamberlan
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