
Foot Savi: More Than a Shoe Store
by Tiana Tarver
Since 2001, Murraywood Centre has been home to one of Columbia’s premier foot care stores, offering a blend of fashion, comfort and specialized foot care solutions. Owners Sion and Zoe Owen purchased the business in February 2013, continuing its legacy while expanding its offerings to include therapeutic footwear, medical equipment and specialized foot care services. Foot Savi started as a franchise, but as the business evolved beyond that model, the Owens made the bold decision to exit the system in 2020—at the height of the global pandemic.
“When you are an entrepreneur, you must be able to make bold decisions,” says Sion Owen. Zoe adds that their focus has always been comfort footwear, noting, “We were one of the first to introduce European brands not typically found in department stores at the time.”
Foot Savi sets itself apart with therapeutic shoes for individuals with diabetes and other foot conditions. The business also features a med spa offering medical pedicures, reflexology massages and compression therapy for vein insufficiency. Additionally, it provides durable medical equipment (DME) to support mobility at home. As a board-certified, accredited facility, Foot Savi accepts Medicare, Tricare and Blue Cross and Blue Shield for DME items, including diabetic shoes, orthotics and bracing.
Sion Owen, a certified orthotist, has worked with diabetics since 1993, when Congress passed the Therapeutic Shoe Bill. “I started my own DME company in 2010, and in 2013, I purchased Foot Solutions, a shoe store franchise in Murraywood Centre,” he says. “From there, my inspiration was to create a medical boutique offering fashion, fit and function for people with lower extremity needs.”
Unlike traditional shoe stores, Foot Savi conducts thorough foot assessments using advanced scanning technology to measure pressure points and arch types, ensuring the right fit. “We have a large orthotic lab that can create and modify orthotics and inserts that complement the foot, off-load pressure points, and accommodate issues,” says Sion. Zoe adds, “Our store isn’t just for people with foot issues. We have styles for younger people, and we also carry accessories to complete the look.”
“Our most rewarding experience as independent shoe store owners is that we can bridge our love for helping clients with fun styles and outlooks in footwear,” says Zoe. “One shoe can literally change someone’s life—like Cinderella.”
To celebrate their anniversary, Foot Savi will be offering specials all February long.
Foot Savi is located at 7001 St. Andrews Rd., in Columbia. For more information, call 803-781-1230 or visit FootSaving.com.