Elizabeth
High pressure tactics and BS
I went yesterday to a store located in Daytona Beach and I have had 6 total surgeries on my feet: 5 on the left and 1 on the right and will have to have 1 more on the right. Even with the surgeries, my feet hurt me. I went in and the sales person (these are sales people NOT anyone who have gone through any medical training) had me walk over this charcoal thing that's supposed to show how my foot is. I admit this is interesting. Then she had me try each of the 3 different arch supports in a pair of Brook sneakers they sell. The 1st and main support is the Strengthener, which was uncomfortable and the other two were actually very comfortable but both were thin and I did not think they would last long. Of course, you can't buy one of the supports and honestly, thinking about it, it would be cheaper going to Walmart to get the same type of arch support. Of course I heard my saleswoman as well as the sales man who was helping another person give all of us the same spiel and that immediately turned me off. And then the sales pressure began where I was told these supports would mean I would not need another surgery (uh...arch supports do nothing for huge bunions..only surgery does), and how much would I spend on getting relief from foot pain, blah, blah, blah..... and then the price....almost $1800! And that is a $300 discount if I include the sneakers! They are so gracious as well because I could finance it!! Wow! I turned her down and she keep pushing and I kept turning her down. I did however buy the 5 pair of socks (well 4 and I got a pair free) because I really like the socks even though I got the spiel about "socks with a purpose..." They are not worth the $14 price tag foe each pair though. I also ignored my gut and spent $25 on some stuff you rub in when you have a painful joint. I've tried OTC and prescription stuff and nothing works, so...but I should not have gotten it due to the price. Oh..and there are NO refunds and a 20% restocking fee. I made the mistake of reading reviews AFTER I went in and wow!! This company due to their claims and tactics should be fined, sued and no longer in business. How they are still operational is beyond me. AVOID!

