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:...
Footwear Modifications Doughnut Description Soft material about 1⁄4 inch thick cut in a circle with a hole in the middle and the outside edges ground smooth. Examples of Use Used to reduce pressure on a small bony prominence or soft tissue lesion such as...
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...
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...
Footwear Modifications Split Sole Alternative Name(s): Sole Widening Description A cut is made through the midsole and outsole of the shoe which is then spread – additional material is inserted to maintain the split. Examples of Use Useful when the foot...