Within 24 hours of this review and complaints to Consumer Affairs and the BBB, I was contacted by Ms. Dancer, the manager of The Good Feet Store. She apologized for the inconvenience and offered a full refund. A day /time was arranged. However, there was a little confusion during our pre-arranged visit due to lack of direct communication between management and employees. The employees were not expecting me and refused to call Ms Dancer because it was her day off. Luckily, a note was found and I was given a full refund.
Original: On May 20, following one of several appointments assessing the cause of severe back pain, my husband walked into The Good Feet Store at 5853 Poplar Ave in Memphis TN. Mr. Harris, the sales associate, was charismatic, a true salesman. He felt that despite the amount of pain my husband was experiencing and despite his medical conditions: bone tumors and a probable herniated disc, these inserts would solve his problems. He used the tactics of a traveling medicine show, offering false hope while my husband was most vulnerable. A few direct quotes include: "Those doctors don't know what they are talking about. I promise that these will have you running. Stand up and run in place. If you invest in these, you will be back at working, making money again; the cost is worth it. You see that man over there (pointing at a large man in the store), he had to be carried in by his friends, now he's walking and pain-free." My husband tried on the arch system and felt relief. The first 24 hour period was great. The following 24 hour period was decent. Thereafter he experienced an immediate and intense decline. For five days, he wore the support system, as directed. At that point he was no longer able to function. Unfortunately, the herniated disc ruptured with extrusion. Based on the change of symptoms, range of motion, and severity of pain, the ruptured occurred during this time frame. My husband is now unable to be on his feet for long, is in excruciating pain, is awaiting back surgery, and will likely have long term nerve damage. As he is no longer up moving about, he will not be able to benefit from these supports. That being said, a refitting would not be helpful or appropriate at this time, either.
Given the above information, I called Mr. Harris on Saturday, May 30 to request a full refund on the 3 Step System. He stated he and his manager would call us on Wednesday to discuss my request. They did not call.
On June 5, I emailed the store, asking that the manager address my request. I provided the above information, a copy of the receipt and pictures of products received , as I noticed he did not receive the arch activators. The receipt shows three packs were purchased. He was also sold 3 packs of Athletic Cushions. I stated that I would be extremely grateful if I could return the two untouched athletic cushions, in addition to a my refund request on the 3 step system and the 3 items that we did not receive. I received a call the next morning from a sales person who said she wanted to acknowledge my email and that I would hear from the manager no later than Wednesday.
My husband was taken advantage of by Mr. Harris . The total of our purchase was $1464.69. To make this purchase, Mr. Harris "helped" my husband get an increase on our Care Credit account. My husband didn't realize that in addition to the 3 Step System, he purchased 6 cushions/inserts. Why on earth would he need 6 cushions / inserts (but again only receiving 3). Now, by ignoring our situation, The Good Feet Store is choosing to actively participate in the unethical, profit over client approach to business.
Please note:
A care instruction sheet which had a disclaimer at the bottom of the page stating to consult your physician before using was placed in the bag, but it was not reviewed and the statements made by Mr. Harris did not did not support the company's policy. Again, when my husband shared his medical issues with Mr. Harris, Mr. Harris told him to try them on because they will eliminated the pain. Mr. Harris DID NOT tell him that he needs to consult his doctor first. Also, when my husband tried them on, Mr. Harris stated that he's walking better already and that the doctors don't know what they're talking about.
The bottom of the receipt says only Store credit or exchanges, but that was never discussed and my husband went in while in pain. He was convinced by Mr. Harris that this would be the answer. Our total loss with this purchase is almost 1500.
Although I made a phone call and spoke to Mr. Harris on May 30 and sent an email on June 5, I still have not heard anything further from Mr. Harris nor his manager. It is now June 24. I am focusing on my husband's comfort. I do not have time to hound The Good Feet Store to do the right thing, but I want to warn other potential victims.
Do Not Shop at The Good Feet Store on Poplar Ave in Memphis TN. I would hate for anyone else to be in this position. read more