Footwear Modification
Footwear with orthopaedic features offers many benefits, however sometimes shoes may need to be modified to better support and accommodate individual needs.
Footwear with orthopaedic features offers many benefits, however sometimes shoes may need to be modified to better support and accommodate individual needs.
Stretching
To improve the fit of a shoe
Bubble Patches
Increase the room in the shoe and reduce the pressure on sensitive areas
Sole Splits
Increase the width of the sole up to 3/8″
Excavations
To reduce the pressure on sensitive areas
Reinforcements
To strengthen an area and reduce premature wear
Flares and Buttresses
To strengthen the shoe, widen the base of support and stop the foot from distorting the shoe
Rocker soles
To relieve pain in the ball of the foot, aggressively offload certain areas of the foot or to improve gait by aiding the heel contact or push off phase of gait
Lifts
To accommodate leg length differences
These modifications can be made to everyday footwear as well as to some athletic footwear. Some modifications are not appropriate for all types of footwear so you should discuss your options with your Canadian Certified Pedorthist.