Orthopedic Shoes
Orthopedic shoes are specially designed footwear intended to provide support, comfort, and relief for individuals with various foot and lower limb conditions or deformities. These shoes address specific orthopedic issues, promote proper foot alignment, and enhance overall foot health1. Let’s delve into the details:
1. Arch Support: Orthopedic shoes may feature orthotic insoles that provide good arch support. This helps eliminate excessive pronation, a common cause of foot and heel pain. Proper arch support also improves foot and leg alignment, reducing stress on the knees, hips, and lower back.
2. Variety of Widths: Unlike most shoes designed for the average foot, orthopedic shoes come in a range of widths. They offer precise fits and accommodate various foot sizes, shapes, and problems. You can find them in medium, wide, extra wide, narrow, and even extra extra wide sizes.
3. Extra Depth: Orthopedic shoes often have extra depth to accommodate custom orthotics, foot braces, or other inserts. This additional space ensures a comfortable fit and allows for better foot function.
4. Specialized Designs: There are many different types of orthopedic shoes, each tailored to specific conditions, foot shapes, activities, and surfaces. Whether you need shoes for plantar fasciitis, bunions, diabetes, or other issues, orthopedic footwear provides targeted solutions.
• Remember, orthopedic shoes aren’t just about functionality—they can also be stylish and fashionable while prioritizing your foot health.
Benefits :
• Help alleviate pain at the heels, feet, knees, hips and lower back.
• Improve mobility and stability.
• Provide a better fit.
• Provide essential protection for those with diabetes, neuropathy and other foot conditions.
At 401 Foot and Wellness Centre we will modify the shoe to accommodate foot problems including triangular feet, bunions, and forefoot pressure.
In cases where none of the above works, we will fabricate custom footwear from 100% raw materials, and a complete 3 dimensional scan of foot and ankle.