Footwear Modifications Buttress (medial or lateral) Alternative Name(s): outrigger, counter support, external arch support, flange. Description Material (typically EVA) is fastened to the upper and sole on the inside or outside of the shoe creating a “wall”...
Footwear Modifications Stretching Alternative Name(s): ball and ring stretching Description Stretching the upper of the shoe using a standard shoe stretcher or a ball and ring stretcher. Examples of Use A ball and ring stretcher can be used to stretch a...
Footwear Modifications Sole Plate Description Addition of a carbon fibre “plate” to the inside of the shoe in order to minimize shoe flex. Examples of Use Often used in conjunction with a “Rocker Sole” modification to help restrict movement in an injured...
Footwear Modifications Balloon Patch Alternative Name(s): Tent patch, Bubble Patch Description A patch of material is fastened over a hole made in the upper to accommodate a bony prominence. Examples of Use To accommodate bony prominences over the top of...