Orthotic Friendly

ORTHOTIC WOMEN'S SHOES

Orthotic-friendly shoes are tailor-made to allow for custom orthotics (or insoles) to fit without discomfort. For women with orthopedic issues, it’s essential to wear shoes that are designed for wearers who have specific needs for pain relief and support for your feet, ankles, and legs due to toe or foot deformities.

Our hand-curated range of orthotic-friendly shoes is more comprehensive than the standard footwear on the market and allows you to remove the included insole and exchange it for your custom orthotic.

The specialised fit collection also includes styles with fitting aids like straps, laces, zips, and in-built heel grips, which are ideal for anyone looking for fashionable orthopedic shoes that don’t compromise on comfort.

Whether you need a supportive walker, running sneakers, a fashionable boot, stylish ballet flats, heels, sandals or a classic Mary Jane for work, Paul Carroll specialises in orthotic-friendly women's shoes in a huge range of trendy options for every occasion.

If you need guidance on selecting the right shoe to fit your orthotics, please call our expert Customer Care team on 1300 762 288.

WHY ORTHOTIC-FRIENDLY SHOES MATTER

• A Perfect Fit: Orthotic-friendly shoes provide extra room for custom orthotics as they have deeper designs and removable insoles
• Better Alignment: The design of our shoes enhances posture and minimises stress on ankles and knees as well as the hips and lower back.
• Pain Relief: The design helps feet function better while distributing pressure to reduce pain and stop discomfort from worsening.
• Support & Stability: Orthotic friendly shoes provide stability for orthopedic problems such as pronation irregularities and defects or balance problems.

Orthotics function better together with orthotic-friendly shoes so that orthotics provide orthopedic correction while the shoes provide support. This combination supports foot mobility, helps to relieve pain, and protects the foot structure over time.

THE IMPORTANCE OF ORTHOTIC FRIENDLY SHOES

A common mistake people make is thinking all shoes are orthotic-friendly.
Orthotic-friendly shoes usually come with extra room and depth, so if you try to fit orthotics into a regular non-orthotic-friendly shoe, may find it tight and uncomfortable.

WHAT MAKES A SHOE ORTHOTIC-FRIENDLY?

Typically, a person is born with perfectly shaped feet, a broad sole & spread out toes. However, the shoes we wear every day constrict and compress our toes.

This is why orthotic-friendly shoes are designed with:

• A firm heel counter to minimise ankle rolling, keeping our joints safe.
• A wider foot support which encourages a healthier stride.
• Easily removable footbeds to allow for your custom orthotics.
• A wide toe box. Providing your toes sufficient room, preventing bunions and swelling.