Established in
1914 by Maurice J. Markell, the M. J. Markell Shoe Company began as a family
shoe store specializing in comfort shoes, shoe corrections and orthopedic
prescriptions.
M.J. Markell is
credited as the originator of the Tarso SupinatorŽ and the Tarso PronatorŽ,
ready-made therapeutic footwear for children. In 1932, Markell presented
the revolutionary new shoe concepts to doctors attending the national meetings
of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Academy
of Pediatrics. Response was positive and shortly thereafter, Markell implemented
an extensive marketing campaign for Tarso Shoes that included advertising
and wholesaling the product nationwide. The wide acceptance of Tarso Shoes
marked a significant advance in the care of children with valgus and varus
foot disorders.
In 1953, a relocation
to Yonkers, NY also brought a change in company direction- from family
shoe store to wholesale shoe company. Relying on its experienced and dedicated
staff, superior quality products and unparalleled customer service, the
new company grew to supply medically related shoe and foot products to
over 4,000 shoe stores and orthopedic facilities throughout the world.
A well-known Markell
service is prompt delivery of merchandise. Footwear, made to company specifications
and mostly on exclusive Markell-owned lasts, are stocked and shipped directly
from the main warehouse located in Yonkers, NY. Same day shipping and is
standard for small orders; larger orders rarely require more than three
to four days.
In the past, Markell
Shoe Company focused solely on children's therapeutic footwear. Today the
company has expanded its line to include a wide variety of adult comfort
products like the pioneering Plastazote lined, extra-deep MOBILITY SHOES;
and the washable and accommodative PULMAN INTERNATIONAL COMFORT SHOES from
France.
A family owned
business for over three generations, Markell Shoe Company has become a
tradition as well as an institution. Personal attention, technical expertise
and dedicated service are the hallmarks of Markell's reputation in the
medical footwear industry.
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