At Foot Rx, we believe every step should be pain-free and properly supported—with footwear that prioritizes toe alignment and never compresses or misaligns your toes. Whether you run, walk, hike, hit the gym or simply want better foot health, our pedorthist-led team in Asheville and Brevard delivers Western North Carolina’s best custom-fit shoes and accessories.
At Foot Rx Running, we’re passionate about helping you find the perfect fit for your feet—whether you’re hitting the trail, pounding the pavement, training at the gym, or simply living your day-to-day life.
Our extensive collection of natural, healthy footwear is carefully selected to support comfort, performance, and long-term foot health. From custom-fit running and walking shoes to stylish everyday options, we have something for every lifestyle.
Locally and Veteran Owned, Pedorthist-Led: Our certified experts offer in-person shoe fittings, foot and gait evaluations, and exact sizing to help you select the best footwear to strengthen your feet, optimize comfort, and enjoy an active, pain-free lifestyle.
Custom Footwear & Orthotics: Our on-site pedorthists fabricate custom orthotics and modify shoes—delivering tailored solutions for every unique foot and gait pattern. We realize that some clients have unique structural challenges and the craft of orthotic fabrication and custom shoe modifications is in our DNA. We do try to reduce dependence on support and devices whenever possible. A one on one evaluation with our Pedorthist can help you tailor a plan that both reduces your symptoms while working towards more function.
Foot Rx’s Owner and Lead Pedorthist, Scott Socha got his early start in foot health with competitive soccer and early foot injuries. After one too many injuries Scott began to pursue foot health from a holistic and practical approach.
Joe Quinlan is a Certified Pedorthist specializing in foot and ankle function and gait biomechanics. He has been a part of the specialty running industry since 2016. At Foot Rx, he found that helping people with footwear played a key role in pain free movement. He found his passion in movement in 2020 when he realized his feet didn’t have any function. This has led him to seek education beyond conventional footwear philosophies.
Kaleb has been a licensed foot specialist since 2023 and a certified EMT since 2019. Kaleb’s life changed dramatically when he decided not to attend medical school and instead took a year off to hike the Appalachian Trail. Since that transformative experience, he has found true joy not in urban medicine, but in helping people move their feet through all terrains of life with efficiency and purpose.