{"id":17,"date":"2024-07-21T19:44:37","date_gmt":"2024-07-21T19:44:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lefeetlab.net\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2024-08-10T02:49:29","modified_gmt":"2024-08-10T02:49:29","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lefeetlab.com\/?page_id=17","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>About Us<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to&nbsp;<strong>Le Feet Lab<\/strong>. Our journey began with Jacques Thomas, a visionary whose love for skiing and engineering has shaped our unique approach to foot care and performance enhancement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Story<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>With over 46 years of expertise and 35 years of custom boot fitting experience, Le Feet Lab has built a world-wide reputation that speaks for itself. Jacques Thomas settled in Winter Park in 1979 and opened Le Ski Lab as a four-store chain. By 1988, he downsized to one store to focus on his renowned custom boot fitting techniques. Jacques and his daughter, Jacqueline, have become icons in the world of custom boot fitting, with extensive backgrounds in racing, teaching, and advising. Jacques has served as a technical advisor for both the U.S. and French National Ski Teams and was the Coach\/Manager of the Rossignol professional ski teams, coaching two time world pro-team champion and downhill champion Walter Tresh, and two time world pro champion Lonny Vanatta.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"522\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/lefeetlab.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;object-fit:cover;width:299px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lefeetlab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-1.png 522w, https:\/\/lefeetlab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lefeetlab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jacques and Jacqueline Thomas, Owners of Le Feet Lab<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/lefeetlab.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lefeetlab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-8.png 740w, https:\/\/lefeetlab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-8-300x276.png 300w, https:\/\/lefeetlab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-8-600x551.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Each boot fitting comes with an espresso on the house<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Achievements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Innovative Designs<\/strong>: Jacques\u2019 engineering background led to the creation of groundbreaking tools like the \u201cEdge Sensor\u201d and \u201cThe Bevelmeter,\u201d sold to four major ski companies (Rossignol, Dynastar, K2, Head).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Top Boot Fitter<\/strong>: Recognized as the top boot fitter in America by \u201cMasterfit\u201d University for thirteen consecutive years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Global Impact<\/strong>: Worked closely with the National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD), enabling many disabled individuals to achieve their skiing dreams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Industry Leadership<\/strong>: Collaborated with industry innovators like Sven Coomer, the inventor of \u201cZip Fit\u201d custom boot liners, and Dalbello ski boots, known for their anatomically minded 3-piece CRX and Zeon ski boot shells.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Mission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>Le Feet Lab<\/strong>, we are committed to enhancing your skiing experience through personalized solutions. Our custom ski boots and orthotics are designed to provide unparalleled comfort and performance, ensuring you can conquer the slopes with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Join Us<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a professional athlete or a recreational skier, Le Feet Lab is here to support your journey. Visit us and discover how our expertise can elevate your skiing experience to new heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>LE FEET LAB<\/strong>&nbsp;rated Best Boot Fitter&nbsp;<strong>13yrs.&nbsp;<\/strong>in a row by &#8220;America&#8217;s Best Bootfitters&#8221; !<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lefeetlab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Artboard-1-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1366\"\/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Us Welcome to&nbsp;Le Feet Lab. Our journey began with Jacques Thomas, a visionary whose love for skiing and engineering has shaped our unique approach to foot care and performance enhancement. 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