Special Footwear & Orthotics - London's favourite shoemaker for orthopaedic shoes, other footwear and orthotics
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Special Footwear
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Foot Orthotics and Insoles

Do I need Orthotic insoles?

Foot orthotics

Foot Orthotics and Insoles for Painful Feet and Joints


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. Now I walk pain free
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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.
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1. Assessment - Biomechanical Examination


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 insole


The orthotic is then hand crafted by skilled technicians to get the perfect fit

7. Fit Orthotic insole


A custom made finished orthotic

Custom-made Orthotics


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 £318 plus VAT. and will not exceed £350 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.

Manufacturing time

Children's orthotics
The Original Copper Heeler - relief from the pain of Arthritis
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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…

Back pain Hip pain
Knee pain Foot pain

* Pressure Plate scan of your feet
* Bespoke Orthotics
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Foot related problems

Foot-related problems

Foot bones Sole of foot pain

Do you suffer from Plantar Fasciitis?



Anatomy of the Foot

Orthotics can stop your bunion getting worse










Orthotics can prevent
your bunion from
getting worse


Do you suffer from Heel Pain?


Our Custom made Orthotics are handmade to suit your particular foot problem.











Our Custom made Orthotics
are handmade to suit your
particular foot problem.


Do you suffer from Arch Pain?


Do you suffer from arch pain?

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Pain under the ball of the foot

Orthotics can relieve your foot pain instantly!



Back pain

Did you know?

Back pain can be due to foot
related problems such as
pronation of the feet.

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free consultation



Plantar Fasciitis
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.

Plantar fasciitis






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.



Sports Orthotics
Sports orthotics skeleton

Do you experience knee pain while running?

Did you know that when the knee hurts, the knee is actually one of the last places you should look to find the cause?

Problems occur when a knee becomes misaligned, and one cause for this can originate in the foot/ankle.

If one or both feet has a structural problem ("flat feet", high arch, weak ankles, for example), this condition can cause the leg to rotate improperly, which in turn produces stress on the knee.

As knee muscles and ligaments weaken, the joint may begin to move out of its proper position. Without orthotic shoes, these imbalances have a potential "ripple effect" which can affect the hips, low back, and neck.

That's why you'll often encounter someone whose back started hurting after he/she began having knee problems.




Custom made insoles to give you foot pain relief
Sports orthotics
Introducint Poron XRD - Extreme Impact Protction Material

Boy playing footballPORON XRD protection has been specially designed to utilize the natural behavior of polymers to its advantage. It exploits the phenomenon that polymers can act as either a soft or hard (firm) material dependent on either temperature or the rate of impact. In the case of PORON XRD protection, at room temperature or 'at rest', it is soft and contouring to the touch.

But when impacted,the material behaves like a much firmer material, allowing it to readily absorb the energy of an impact. Thus PORON XRD material acts as a layer of wearable protection. It is soft to the touch, lightweight, contouring, and testing confirms that it absorbs more than 90 percent of energy upon repeated impact.

Because it is lightweight and flexible, like a "second skin, PORON XRD protection will not constrict freedom of movement or range of motion, allowing athletes to achieve their peak performance level.





Poron XRD, allowing athletes to achieve their peak performance

Poron XRD - extreme impact protection



The Best Repeated Impact Absorption Material
  • Soft and contouring against the body, yet instantly dissipates force upon impact
  • Absorbs more than 90% of energy when impacted at high strain rates
  • Maintains performance beyond the life of the product
  • Consistent repeated impact absorption
  • Excellent compression-set resistance







Absorbs more than 90% of energy when impacted at high strain rates


Poron XRD - suitable for most sports

Cyclists

Wearable Protection
  • Allows for ease of movement and range of motion
  • Low profile: available in variety of thickness (1mm – 19mm)
  • Light weight: as low as 9 pcf density
  • Drapable material with a “second skin” feeling
  • Soft and flexible to the touch
  • Contouring
  • Breathable
  • Easily fabricated to suit a variety of applications and placements


Suitable for a wide range of sports


Suitable for a variety of sports
Suitable for a wide variety of sports

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Tel: 020 7486 4664    Fax: 020 7486 4644    Email: info@specialfootwear.co.uk

For custom made orthotics, see also Orthotics Online
For ready made foot care products, visit The Orthotics Online Store