How the Best Damn Room Became SophWear Adaptive Footwear Headquarters
- faithovercp
- 4 days ago
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Most people know SophWear™ because of our adaptive footwear. What they may not know is that our headquarters has an incredible history of its own.
Long before Brittany and I owned this home, one room became known as “The Best Damn Room in the Land.”
Dr. Shawn Swick wanted to recreate the experience of standing inside Ohio Stadium. With the help of mural artist Duane “Dewey” Richard, the walls were transformed into a remarkably detailed reproduction of the Horseshoe—from the stands and press box to the field and smallest architectural details.
The room attracted considerable attention. Local 12 and other media outlets came to the house to share it with Buckeye fans across Ohio and beyond.
Watch the Room’s Transformation Original: “The Best Damn Room in the Land” — 3:28, uploaded June 19, 2007
Alternate room-tour version — 2:22, uploaded July 11, 2007
The OSU mural—step by step — 1:46, uploaded February 26, 2008
Local 12/WKRC television report — 2:25, uploaded August 9, 2008
FOX19/WXIX television report — 2:40, uploaded August 9, 2008
WCPO Channel 9 television report — 3:22, uploaded May 30, 2009
ESPN Magazine report — 2:12, uploaded February 8, 2011
How SophWear Adaptive Footwear Found a Home in the Buckeye Room
Today, the Ohio Stadium mural is still here, but much of it is difficult to see.
The room is now filled from floor to ceiling with SophWear adaptive footwear.
After our family purchased the home, this celebrated Buckeye room gradually became the working headquarters for a mission inspired by our daughter Sophie.
Sophie has cerebral palsy, and our family struggled to find footwear that worked properly with her orthotics, accommodated the way she walks and still looked like something she would be excited to wear.
When we could not find the right solution, Brittany and I began developing one ourselves.
That journey led to Faith Over CP®, SophWear™, InvisaBrace®, InvisaSole™ and ToeLift™, along with patented adaptive-mobility technology designed to improve accessibility, mobility and independence.
What began as a solution for Sophie has grown into commercial products that are now helping other children, adults and families.
Why We Are Sharing This Story Now
Local 12 had recently expressed interest in returning to cover Sophie, her East Clinton cheerleading teammates and an upcoming community inclusion event.
The reporter coordinating the story left the station, and the planned coverage was interrupted during that transition. We understand that newsroom changes happen, but we did not want this remarkable connection between the room’s past and its present to be lost.
So we decided to tell the story ourselves.
Years ago, this room was considered newsworthy because of what was painted on its walls.
Today, we believe it is even more meaningful because of the work taking place inside them.
Boxes of adaptive shoes now stand where people once gathered to admire the mural. Each shipment represents a child, an adult or a family searching for better mobility options—and the hope that a practical invention can make everyday life a little easier.
From Buckeye Showpiece to a Mission of Mobility
The room’s transformation represents our family’s journey.
It began as someone else’s extraordinary tribute to Ohio State. Today, it serves as the headquarters for products inspired by Sophie and designed to help people move through the world with greater confidence and independence.
The stadium walls remain. The purpose inside them has changed completely.
Ohio once covered the room.
Now we are asking you to help us share the mission.
Please watch the video, share this story and help us reach the families who may be searching for exactly what we have created.
To learn more about our work, visit Faith Over CP and explore our adaptive-footwear story.
—Michael and Brittany UrbanowiczFounders, Faith Over CP® and SophWear™
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