Bespoke Orthopaedic Footwear

A few people have naturally occurring flat feet, but for the majority of us who have this condition, it is actually an inward rotation of important joints in the rear and mid foot.

There are sometimes problems in prescribing orthotic inserts. This is because they take up room in the footwear and with this condition, the foot is often already too large for most footwear.

Another problem with orthotic inserts is that the underlying heel block of the shoe or boot may not be wide enough to support the inner border of the orthotic which then rolls inwards making it ineffective.

At Bill Bird Shoes, we have extensive experience in making stylish, high quality shoes and boots that not only provide the ideal platform for the orthotic inserts to function, but we can often do so without compromising the appearance.

Sometimes, for more dressy shoes which are for occasional evening use, we can make a shoe which accommodates and supports the foot without the use of an orthotic insert. This makes the shoe lighter, slimmer and more elegant.

Sometimes the main arch-supporting muscle can rupture.

One of the most successful ways of treating such a debilitating condition is to make a shoe or boot with full contact rear-foot support together with a strong wedge heel block under the inner border.

This can usually be built into the side so that it is not seen.

For light, summer, peep-toed sandals, an orthotic could be cumbersome.

These made-to-measure sandals have the arch support, a soft cushion throughout together with the rear-foot correction, all built in.