Tongue Pad

by Michael'Ann Turgeon | Mar 14, 2016

Footwear Modifications Tongue Pad   Description A foam or felt pad shaped like the tongue of a shoe fastened to the inside of the tongue of shoe.   Examples of Use Use to take up space in the instep of the shoe and can be used to improve shoe fit (width,...

Heel Lift

by Michael'Ann Turgeon | Mar 14, 2016

Footwear Modifications Heel Lift (Internal)   Description Temporary lift placed inside the shoe on the heel seat.   Examples of Use Used in one shoe to address a minor or portion of a major leg length discrepancy. Used as a pair for certain conditions...

Heel Grip Pad

by Michael'Ann Turgeon | Mar 14, 2016

Footwear Modifications Heel Grip Pad   Description Soft material (often foam covered in leather) applied to inside of heel collar to reduce heel movement inside the heel cup during gait.   Examples of Use Reduces heel slippage and pads collar. Source:...

Wedge

by Michael'Ann Turgeon | Mar 14, 2016

Footwear Modifications Wedge (Varus/Valgus) Alternative Name(s): Lateral/medial sole wedge   Description A wedge is fixed to the shoe midsole to direct weight away from the modified side. Examples of Use Used to prevent distorting of the upper and sole of the...

Thomas Heel

by Michael'Ann Turgeon | Mar 14, 2016

Footwear Modifications Thomas Heel   Description An extension of the standard heel on the inside to add rear foot or midfoot support medially.   Examples of Use Provides added support for an excessively pronated foot. Source: Pedorthic Association of...