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Special Footwear & Orthotics 12 New Cavendish Street London W1G 8UN
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Foot Orthotics and Insoles
Do I need Orthotic insoles?

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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.
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Orthotic insoles realign your joints
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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.
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Orthotic insoles custom made in our London laboratory
All 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.
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What kinds of Orthotic insoles are available?
Various 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. Contact us now for more information. Call 020 7486 4664 to make an appointment.
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.
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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…
* Pressure Plate scan of your feet * Bespoke Orthotics * Free Consultation

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Do you suffer from Plantar Fasciitis?

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Orthotics can prevent your bunion from getting worse |
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Our Custom made Orthotics are handmade to suit your particular foot problem. |
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Do you suffer from Arch Pain?

Orthotics can relieve your foot pain instantly!
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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
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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. |
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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.
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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.
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PORON 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.

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

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

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Special Footwear & Orthotics 12 New Cavendish Street, London W1G 8UN
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
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