God bless Joe and Dee who own Shoecanics. Joe fills a very special need in shoe modifications for people with varied disabilities and problems. He gives people the ability to be mobile, to walk, and help lessen the pain many of us suffer. He is a dying breed in a MUCH needed trade. Joe and Dee found a way to keep everyone safe and worked through the pandemic. He has worked countless hours on his feet amist fumes that I'm sure aren't great for his health with Dee beside him running the business. They are not young, and have their own issues to deal with, as well as caring for elders in their families. They made a hard decision to close their business because of their own needs, but they didn't stay closed long. They heard the cries of their customers who send shoes from out of state also, and who couldn't get their shoes modified, or like in my case, not modified correctly, and if Michel DeAngelo in Illinois fixed them right, he was going to charge me again! I was left with useless shoes and out a lot of money. Joe and Dee decided to reopen when in this day and time of "It's all about ME, is rampant!" and customers don't seem to count. No, these are beautiful, special people care. They care about their customers so much they could not justify not reopening for their customers. Gratitude and reverent appreciation doesn't even begin to put feelings into words. I only hope that one day soon a young soul will come along and learn the trade well, and take the helm so Joe and Dee can retire and take care of themselves knowing they have left the customers they care so much about in wonderful hands and hopefully their legacy will be passed on. It will take some very special people to carry the torch. While they'll make a living, the richest reward will be in service to others in need. They will have some pretty big shoes to fill. read more