Special Footwear & Orthotics in Central London
Bespoke Shoes, Orthopaedic and Semi-Orthopaedic Footwear London's Favourite Orthopaedic Shoemaker - in the heart of the West End
London's Favourite Orthopaedic Footwear & Orthotics Store
We offer a home visit service in London, the UK and abroad. We assess, measure
and supply orthopaedic made to measure footwear & orthotics. Customers throughout
the world are delighted with their handmade orthopaedic footwear. Contact us now for a FREE CONSULTATION.
Style and comfort no longer have to be an impossible dream!
We are the Professionals!
Call our helpline on 020 7486 4664 to make an appointment.
Fashionable, custom made to measure Orthopaedic Shoes & Orthotics
We provide a custom made to measure orthopaedic footwear & orthotics service. All our custom orthotics and handmade
bespoke footwear, including orthopaedic shoes and other footwear, are made from the finest materials at our workshop in London's West End.
See our online galleries for more examples of our work. We also offer an express service if required, and ready made foot care products.
Let London's favourite orthopaedic shoemaker make foot pain a thing of the past
Let foot pain be a thing of the past. Why suffer a minute longer? Visit our orthopaedic footwear and orthotics store and workshop, located in the heart of London's West End. Telephone us today on 020 7486 4664 for a free consultation. We also offer a wide range of ready made foot care products, including arch/foot supports and orthotic insoles.
Endorsed by the Professionals
I can recommend Special Footwear & Orthotics for any custom made footwear and orthotics. They have changed people's lives
with their expertise and skills in this field. Many of my patients couldn't believe the initial consultation was free, and
the time and trouble they took to ensure their footwear was both comfortable and stylish. Contact us now for a free consultation.
Special Footwear provides a comprehensive orthotic service for Adults and Children.
Bespoke shoes - supremely comfortable, custom made for you. Expert advice on all aspects of foot problems...
Please see our handmade bespoke footwear section for more information...
More examples of our handmade shoes...
We are the Professionals!
Modern day materials, major advances in technology, new concepts of designing,
large selection of timmings all contribute 
to fashionable, stylish made to measure
orthopaedic footwear.
Anthony Andrews and his talented team of expert craftsmen aim to fulfill your needs. His team are dedicated and devoted to making your handmade orthopaedic footwear as elegant and attractive as possible. We endeavour to do this no matter how severe your foot problem.
We will be delighted to show you around our workshop in the West End of London. You will be able to see your orthopaedic handmade footwear being created by our highly skilled shoemakers using traditional methods. Take a step in the right direction and visit us today. Your feet will love you for it.
We have years of experience in providing all types of footwear; from high street fashion styles with extra volume, to complex made to measure boots and specialist diabetic shoes.
Anthony Andrews is a member of The Guild of Master Craftsmen
Some examples of our bespoke handmade orthopaedic shoes and other footwear. Please see our Galleries and "Fun Shoes" section for further examples.
Orthopaedic shoe with bridge and arch raise
Shoe with raise for leg shortening
Raises can be done on all types of shoes, including heels. They are done as discretely as possible.
Adapted trainers. Right with 1 inch raise, left wedged and floated on the outside to stabilise ankle.
Trainer raised for leg length discrepancy, with rocker sole to aid walking.
Clown shoe with raise - anything is possible!
Standard Men’s Oxford in Black calf with plain toecap
Pink and White ladies court with toe cap
Shoe with velcro strap
Please see our Galleries and "Fun Shoes" section for further examples of our bespoke handmade orthopaedic shoes and other footwear, or contact us now for more information.
Case study examples of our handmade orthopaedic footwear
The customer was thrilled to bits with her red and green orthopaedic sandals and her black sandal style orthopaedic shoes,
custom made by our specialist shoemakers in our London workshop.
Click the images below for larger pictures of the handmade orthopaedic footwear we made for this customer to address her foot problems.
Testimonials for our Orthopaedic Footwear
A selection of testimonials from our customers
Dear Tony
Just to let you know that thanks to you this is the first time I have worn a dress since my accident, I felt confident in my new shoes and felt like a woman again. My husband actually said he had his old Ann back.
You will never know how I feel inside because of your kindness and understanding you are helping to give me some of my personality back and the shoes are worth every penny and more to feel like that again.
With fondest regards
Ann Paine xxxx
Case Study - Mike Luke
Skipper Mike Luke came to us as a yachtsman who had unfortunately been confined to cumbersome leg irons for over 20 years
to keep him mobile. This caused him great stress and inconvenience on his travels as he was in constant pain and discomfort.
Built in orthotics
We were able to fashion him a pair of trainers with built in orthotics to support his feet and stabilize him so that he had
no more need of the leg irons he had believed he would wear for the rest of his life. Mr. Luke walked out of our shop after
collecting his new trainers holding his irons in his hand. He has subsequently reported back to us that his life has
completely changed and that he now has much more confidence, not only on his yacht, but also socially and he finds
himself enjoying a night out in the Mediterranean much more frequently.
Mike's original boots
Mike's new shoes
Please contact us for more information.
Mrs Hughes approched our company in 2003 after finding out about us on the internet. She was really struggling to find
suitable shoes as she has narrow feet and severely pronating ankles which made it impossible to find any footwear that fit
and were comfortable. Also because of work she found it very frustrating not being able to wear smart shoes to suit the
professional environment in which she works. Mrs Hughes travels all over the world on business trips and was desperate
for help when she came to us.
Shoes in different styles and colours
Since her first visit when we made her a pair of office shoes she has been back to visit us from Canada many times and
has had a variety of shoes in different styles and colours made. She is thrilled to now be comfortable and look the
part in all her dealings with clients.
Please contact us us for more information.
Case Study - Mrs H, West Sussex
Mrs H has been a customer of Special Footwear for a number of years now. She came to us in desperation after having
had hospital boots made to accommodate for the fact that she had one leg significantly shorter than the other and
generally finding it impossible to find shoes that fit. Though the boots fit her well enough she was in dire need of a
pair of shoes she could wear that did not look like orthopaedic boots and could in fact be worn out on special occasions
without embarrassment. She had lost all hope of ever being able to wear shoes that were not clumpy, ugly and unfashionable.
Orthopaedic shoes need not be ugly
When she found out about us she made an appointment to come and see our shoemaker, not really believing that there was any
real possibility of finding what she was looking for. This was the first of many pairs of shoes for her.
Orthopaedic shoes for almost every occasion
Mrs H has now had shoes made for almost every occasion, black suede with gold trimming, black calf, navy and cream calf and
many other pairs as well. She is ecstatic to finally have beautiful, comfortable shoes that allow her to wear fashionable
clothing and do not limit her lifestyle.
See our Case Studies main page or contact us now for more information.