Eneslow, founded in 1909, is the fulfillment of Schwartz’s vision to offer people footwear that provides the benefits of style, comfort, and healthy living.
Eneslow is a retail shoe store with full-service, sit & fit, comprehensive inventory of footwear and related footcare products in sizes for all foot shapes and disorders, lifestyles, and seasons, physical and athletic activities.
The Eneslow Pedorthic Institute (EPI), opened in 1995 to educate healthcare professionals and the public on the benefits of wearing footwear that “feels as good as it looks”.
He was chair of Second Avenue Subway construction committee from 2009 to 2019, helping all businesses and residents deal with ten years of disruption and struggle.
Chabad, Council of Concerned Medical Professionals, Funds2Orgs, Grace Church, Grand Central Partnership on East 32nd Street, International Rescue Committee, Soles4Souls, Tender Care Human Services, and others.
Mr. Schwartz was President and, on the board, and executive committee of the 23rd Street Association, a New York City civic and trade organization until it completed its mission and closed in 2009.
For almost fifty years he has had a particular interest and focus on preventing ulcers and amputations of (diabetic) neuropathic feet using conservative treatment approaches.
He is recognized as a leading expert in diabetic footcare by the medical community and fills prescriptions to prevent and heal ulcers, chronic Charcot deformities and partial foot amputations.
Mr. Schwartz served on the Board of the National Shoe Retailers Association (NSRA) from 1995 to 2010, on their strategic planning, nominations committees and as vice chair.
In 2020 Eneslow Shoes & Orthotics received the Congressional Record from US Representative Carolyn B. Maloney for celebrating 110 years serving the Community.
In 2020 NYC Department of SBS Acknowledged Eneslow as one of ten centennial businesses for 111 years of exceptional service to New York City.