An experienced consultant will discuss your situation to properly understand (i) any pain or discomfort issues you may be experiencing and (ii) your lifestyle/mobility goals. The consultant will then carry out a foot assessment and gait analysis.
For the foot assessment, the consultant carefully measures the length, width and shape of each foot. State of the art digital technology is then used to create a 3D profile of each foot and to identify any pressure points which are likely to cause discomfort. The consultant will also analyse your gait by observing how your feet move during the process of walking to identify any biomechanical issues or abnormalities. For example, checking to see if the feet pronate by rolling inwards, or supinate by rolling outwards.
Typically 10 to 15 minutes.
Yes, there is no charge for the foot assessment and gait analysis.
The detailed information obtained from the above processes is used to prepare a personalised solution designed to help you maximise pain and discomfort relief and achieve your goals. The solution is likely to include custom arch supports (also known as orthotics) and footwear appropriate to your lifestyle needs.
Custom arch supports provide heel stability, prevent arch collapse and help free the toes. This helps distribute pressure more evenly across the feet, restoring natural posture and helping the bones and ligaments in the feet, ankles, knees and spine become more comfortably aligned.
It should be emphasized that custom arch supports are most effective when fitted to be worn with appropriate well-constructed footwear.
Custom arch supports are proven to be effective in relieving pain and discomfort caused by many common foot issues including plantar fasciitis, bunions, flat feet, arthritic joints, over pronation and supination, diabetic foot effect, oedema and many other ‘wear & tear’ related problems.
Pricing for expertly fitted quality arch supports typically ranges from £120 to £420 depending on individual needs. At Foot Solutions, this cost includes adjusting the arch supports to ensure that they properly fit the customer’s footwear. Foot Solutions custom arch supports should be regarded as a long term health investment.
When properly looked after, they last for years. We have many customers who are still enjoying the benefits of their custom arch supports over 10 years after purchase. Foot Solutions custom arch supports can be adjusted over time to suit changes in the feet. They can also be quickly and cost effectively re-covered.
Poor quality and inappropriate footwear can limit mobility and directly damage health by causing painful problems including bunions, plantar fasciitis, hammer toes and Morton’s Neuroma. Well-constructed footwear properly fitted by our skilled consultants provide stability and support and help wearers achieve long term pain-free mobility.
We provide a comprehensive range of high quality shoes, boots, sandals and trainers for all occasions and seasons. All footwear is sourced from leading international brands and is chosen for reliability, quality and style. Footwear is available in a wide range of sizes and shapes to suit most foot types. Nearly all the lines we stock can accommodate custom arch supports.
We only sell high quality well-constructed footwear that protects and supports feet and which can be worn with custom arch supports. Many High Street brands do not achieve our quality requirements and are not orthotic-friendly.
Yes, after sales service is a really important part of the Foot solutions offering. We encourage our customers to return for follow up appointments so we can adjust and refurbish arch supports as necessary and supply new footwear as needed.
We stock a wide range of helpful foot care and footwear accessories for most eventualities.
The fact that we offer a complete and expert one-stop service including:
- Foot assessment and gait analysis
- The right support – custom arch supports specifically designed to suit the contours of each foot
- High quality, well-constructed footwear selected to (a) suit a customer’s lifestyle requirements and (b) comfortably accommodate custom arch supports
- An after sales service designed to ensure that you enjoy the maximum benefit from your investment
- A wide range of helpful footwear and foot care accessories