Handmade orthopaedic shoes for children
Orthopaedic Custom Made Shoes for Children by London's favourite shoemaker
Some examples of our Custom Made Shoes for Children, crafted in our Central London workshop.
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We are the Professionals!
Call our helpline on 020 7486 4664 to make an appointment.
Whatever your child's unique foot care needs, whether your child has an existing foot condition
such as heel pain or painful flat feet, Special Footwear in central London can help them!
Because of the greater flexibility in a kid's foot compared to an adult's foot, childhood foot problems are less common than adult foot problems.
Come to Special Footwear in London's West End for a Free Consultation
We take great care to create orthotics and footwear that looks good and provides effectiveness in treating conditions of children's feet
We can design footwear to look pretty and feel great, whatever the weather brings. For all kinds of activity we can make children's footwear from pre-walker shoes to school shoes, out of school and trainers.
Our shoes are specifically designed for children with disabilities, or who need arch support and where extra ankle support is required.
The Little Boy from Saudi Arabia
boy visited London with his Father to discuss alternative options so that his leg would not be amputated.
His Father decided that he wanted to give his son the option at a later age to make his own decision regarding
amputating his leg.
They came to Special Footwear in central London from Saudi Arabia for a free consultation with Mr Andrews the Master Shoemaker.
Even though Mr Andrews knew it would be difficult to make him a pair of shoes, Mr Andrews was convinced that Special Footwear could help the boy. Our team made him a pair of Black Boots in which he started to walk and even, at a later stage, started running.
These custom-made boots did really change the boy's life for the better.
Today he enjoys playing football, and all thanks to Mr Andrews and the Special Footwear team.
Case Studies - Irma's Story
Irma Pillay from the Seychelles was born with a stump and could never wear modern / fashionable footwear.
She came to London on holiday and passed the Special Footwear shop in New Cavendish Street.
She went in for a free consultation. Tony Andrews explained how they could design and make footwear suitable for her needs.
A week later she went in for a fitting. Tony Andrews made her a pair of black boots to accommodate her 
stump and a forepart to recreate her foot for balance. A second pair in brown was made later.
These boots really did change Irma’s life. Now she can confidently wear jeans without anyone noticing the difference.
Her self confidence grew, she met her boyfriend and now she’s married with a little boy! And all thanks to the generosity and skill of Tony Andrews and the Special Footwear team.
Orthopaedic Footwear and Orthotics
In many situations, children need extra support to keep their legs in the correct position. For example, keeping heels down when standing or walking. This support is usually facilitated with orthotics or custom-made orthopaedic shoes.
Our orthotic shoes and orthotics correct the feet and they give much stronger support. For this reason, custom-made orthopaedic shoes are very effective and useful tools that address better balance, longer standing and steady walking.
Velcro straps are used to keep the feet in the right position inside the shoes.
Benefits of custom-made orthopaedic shoes:
- 1. Contains extra support
- 2. Meets each individual's unique requirements
- 3. Perfect fit
Contact Special Footwear Today!
We look forward to offering you all the service and support you need to make Special Footwear your natural choice.