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Special Footwear
& Orthotics
12 New Cavendish Street
London
W1G 8UN
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Orthotic insoles
Do I need Orthotic insoles?
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Orthotic 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 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. From start to finish it takes 3 working days to produce a custom orthotic (foot support). Our prices start from £125 plus VAT for a non casted pair of orthotics (foot supports), and casted orthotics (foot supports) start at £250 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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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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