Can you tell the difference? Dana Davis high-fashion orthotic shoes sit on the mantel in her Brentwood home. Prices range from about $275 to $450. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Davis became a designer when she developed diabetes-related foot problems linked to long hours on her feet as a teacher. “If I knew then what I know now, I probably wouldn’t have done it,” she says, “but now I can’t imagine doing anything else.” (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Dana Davis, shown here in her Brentwood home, with some of her high-fashion orthotic shoes. Sarah McLachlan, Anne Hathaway and Vivica Fox are among the celebrities who have worn Davis’ creations. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Shoes worn by stars: Carrie Ann Inaba of “Dancing with the Stars” wore the shoes at left, and actress Penelope Cruz wore the ones at right. Both were designed by Dana Davis. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
