Faklis Orthopedic Services

I have been in Fitness industry for almost 40 years as an aerobics instructor, personal trainer and gym owner. I recently developed some problems with my feet and went to see Vasile Faklis with Faklis Orthopedic Services. Vasile made a high tech mold of my feet and showed me the issues I had with over pronation. From this he made me Sensory motor insoles and suggested the Brooks Adrenaline series athletic shoes. What a difference! Now I feel like I’m walking on air as it corrected my issues. I highly recommend for all sports and fitness athletes, Faklis Orthopedic Services and the personal care Vasile has shown me!

A civilian podiatrist told me I needed custom made orthopedic insoles but they were very pricey. I cringed at the suggestion. The VA podiatrist issued me a pair of heel lifts and told me to "rest" my foot. Grrr! I have had it with resting my foot!!! Then "my brother from another mother" suggested I visit Faklis to buy heel lifts for my shoes. I made an that same day. During my appointment, Vasile explained I did require custom inserts. But before I could reject the suggestion, he showed me a pair and went on to say they would be handmade "in-house". I agreed because I liked the idea of supporting a local small business in my community. I was also ready to return to fit walking 3 to 4 miles 5 days a week.

Faklis is my new favorite local small business for advice on good shoes and socks. I will be leaving their business cards at Bay Pines VA aka CW Bill Young VA Hospital and handing them out to friends, too.

My grandparents have been seeing Vasile for years we are from Canada and I got my first pair of orthotics this year when I visited them. I am a hairstylist and I have arthritis in my hips, I am standing all day on my feet for work just after the first day I noticed a huge decrease in the pain on the heels of my feet and in my knees and hips. Vasile is very thorough and makes sure you are satisfied with the fit and comfort. Thank you for great customer service and fixing me up!

My foot support appliance broke and they fit me in and fixed it up right away. Can’t thank you enough

Don't let the store's old-timey vibe fool you - their orthotic services are cutting edge! After a couple of unsuccessful attempts at finding help for plantar fascitis and balance issues elsewhere, I dropped by Faklis and have been stable and pain-free ever since. The custom orthotics they created are fantastic and were quite reasonably priced. They offer a variety of shoes, sneakers and sandals to accommodate orthotics, provide awesome customer service and will order what you need if not on the shelf. My podiatrist is very pleased with both the shoe and the orthotic...so am I.

Linda DeCesare

Vasile Faklis made my first set of orthotics which were the answer to my prayers to relieve my foot pain, so, after I had foot surgery I decided I needed "new" help. Vasile made me a new pair of custom orthotics and introduced me to a high end running shoe (I don't run but it makes a world of difference in my walking). This particular running shoe is not available in just any shoe store.

If you are having pain Vasile is the man to see. He is an extremely qualified orthotist who will recommend what needs to be done, spends time with the patient (client) explains what's needed in understandable terms and continues to work with you after the delivery of the product. No store bought insert can provide the relief custom made orthotics can. Vasile's orthotics are truly custom made.....an impression is taken of your feet and the orthotics are hand made from the impression. True CUSTOM MADE

Do your feet and your lower body a favor......call Vasile today

Faklis is your friendly neighborhood one stop shop. Not only can you buy a pair of quality shoes, but you can get the orthopedic insoles, shoe repairs and much more. Save yourself from going to dreaded Wal-M....you can get socks and undershirts there too!!! Thank you Faklis!

Vasile Faklis is a very patient and knowledgeable man. My father has been going here for 10 years or so. We went somewhere else and found that they were inept. We came back to Faklis to find that they are efficient and thorough and professional and very caring.
Great job Vasile!!

One of the oldest running businesses in the state, these guys KNOW shoes. Expert orthopedics, leather repair, and supply. One of the original downtown businesses, it's almost a tourist destination just for being so amazingly unchanged in decades. They keep it old-school.

Thanks Vesile for perfectly fitting my hard working feet! The inserts are awesome. I will recommend you to anyone that asks how to fix their achy feet :)

Great staff very caring and understanding and great work thank you

Fantastic service! Thank you so much!

New orthopedics very comfortable, great for working out keeps body aligned.