Custom Orthotics / Foot Supports
Do I need Orthotic insoles?
Foot Orthotics and Insoles for Painful Feet and Joints
Foot orthotics are able to correct the biomechanical collapse of the foot structure and improve midfoot
and hindfoot alignments. We take 8,000 to 10,000 steps every day. No wonder our feet hurt! At Special
Footwear & Orthotics our aim is to reduce or eliminate your foot pains.
We have been crafting foot orthotics and custom made orthotic insoles for over 35 years. We use both advanced and traditional materials to produce the most appropriate orthotic for your specific foot problem.
Orthotic insoles realign your joints
Many foot symptoms ranging from general aches to painful bone and foot problems such as bunions, callouses
and hammer toes, are caused by collapsed and fallen arches. Foot orthotics help realign the joints within
the foot in order to relieve the various symptoms. Orthotic insoles may also be used as an alternative to
surgery, or after surgery to help maintain proper alignment.
Our insoles offer everyone pain relief that suffers from foot and leg pain such as flat feet, heel pain, shin pain, leg pain and offer a better quality of life.
Orthotic insoles custom made in our London laboratory
Foot Orthotics LondonAll our orthotics are made in our own London laboratory by qualified technicians. This enables
us to provide you with a fast - three day service. We also offer ready made orthotics and
a repair service for your
orthotic insoles. Contact us now for more information.
What kinds of Orthotic insoles are available?
Foot OrthoticsVarious kinds of orthotic insoles are available depending upon your needs of your lifestyle and your
feet. The most common type of orthotic is the rigid device made for everyday shoes. There are other types of orthotic
insoles for high heeled shoes and soft, more flexible specialized orthotics to support pressure areas.
How are Orthotic insoles made?
It takes seven steps to produce a custom made orthotic insole. Below are some brief descriptions of the steps in
producing your custom made orthotics. All our orthotic insoles are made at our on-site London laboratory.
We are the Professionals!
Call our helpline on 020 7486 4664 to make an appointment.
The stages of custom orthotic (foot support) development comprise:
1. Assessment
A thorough biomechanical examination is carried out to assess the problem. This may include motion analysis,
muscle strength testing and computer aided gait analysis
2. Foot Measurement
A measurement of your foot is taken so that we can get a cast of your foot
3. Impression
An impression of your foot is taken, so that an accurate mould can be made of your foot
4. Make cast
Plaster is then poured into the impression of your foot to create a cast
5. Correct cast
Detailed modifications are made to the cast to ensure a proper fit
6. Hand-craft Orthotic
The orthotic (foot support) is then hand crafted by skilled technicians to get the perfect fit
7. Fit Orthotic (foot support)
A custom made finished orthotic (foot support)
Custom-made Orthotics (foot supports)
All custom Orthotics (foot supports) are hand made to suit your foot particular problem and relieve foot pain. From start to finish it takes 3 - 5 working days to produce a custom orthotic (foot support).
However, we have an express sevices which allows us to produce orthotics in 24 HOURS for emergency cases AT NO EXTRA COST! Our prices start from £165 plus VAT for a non casted pair of orthotics (foot supports), and casted orthotics (foot supports) start at £348 plus VAT and will not exceed £365 plus VAT.
We will be more than happy to discuss your individual needs, so please contact us now for more information. Orthotic assessments are free of charge. Call 020 7486 4664 to make an appointment.
Custom Made Orthotics
- Improve Mobility
- Relieve Back & Knee Tension
- Improve Posture
- Improve Sports Performance
- Improve Walking Technique
- and help minimize spinal pain
Do you SUFFER from Back, Hip, Knee Or Foot Pain?
Then we can help YOU…
- Pressure Plate scan of your feet
- Bespoke Orthotics
- Free Consultation
Foot-related problems
The term bunion refers to a swelling on the side of the big toe joint, a condition which occurs when the big toe leans too much into the second toe. The medical term is Hallus Valgus.
Do you suffer from Plantar Fasciitis?
Orthotics are devices used to alter or modify foot functions in order to treat biomechanical foot disorders, which can lead to pain relief.
Orthotics can prevent your bunion from getting worse
Our Custom made Orthotics are handmade to suit your particular foot problem.
Do you suffer from Arch Pain?
Contact us now for a Free Consultation.
Orthotics can relieve your foot pain instantly!
Did you know?
Back pain can be due to foot
related problems such as
pronation of the feet.
Contact us now for a
free consultation
Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis (more commonly called Heel pain) is commonly traced to an inflammation of the base of the foot.
People with vary flat feet or very high arches are also more prone to plantar fasciitis. If you don't treat plantar fasciitis, it may become achronic condition.
Because plantar fasciitis changes the way you walk, you may develop symptoms of foot, knee,hip and back problems.
Pain is the main symptom of Plantar fasciitis.
This pain can be anywhere on the underside of the heel.
Commonly, one spot is found as the main source of pain. This is often about 4 cms forward from the heel, and may be tender to touch.