How We Treat

Orthopaedic Shoes

Orthopaedic shoes are medically designed footwear that provide enhanced support, stability, and pressure distribution for people with foot pain, severe bunions and other deformities, open sores such as ulcers, or mobility limitations. Unlike standard retail shoes, orthopaedic shoes are built with specialized features that improve alignment, reduce joint stress, and accommodate medical conditions that make regular footwear uncomfortable or unsafe. Our chiropodists assess your feet, gait, and footwear needs to determine whether orthopaedic shoes are appropriate and which style will offer the best therapeutic benefit

What Makes Orthopaedic Shoes Different?

Orthopaedic shoes are not simply “comfortable shoes.” They include medical‑grade features such as:

Extra depth to accommodate deformities or orthotics
Firm heel counters for improved stability
Wide toe boxes to reduce pressure on bunions or arthritic joints
Rocker soles to reduce forefoot loading
Reinforced midsoles for better shock absorption
Stretchable uppers for sensitive or swollen feet
Removable insoles to allow custom orthotics when needed

These features help reduce pain, improve mobility, and prevent further foot complications.

Who Benefits from Orthopaedic Shoes?

Orthopaedic shoes may be recommended for patients with:

Arthritis (including hallux rigidus and midfoot arthritis)
Diabetes or neuropathy
Bunions, hammertoes, or other deformities
Severe flat feet or overpronation
Chronic foot pain or instability
Limb length discrepancies
Post‑surgical recovery
Difficulty finding properly fitting footwear

If regular footwear causes pain, pressure points, or instability, orthopaedic shoes may be medically necessary.