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Bespoke footwear
In this section you will find information on suppliers who produce made-to-measure footwear to suit individual requirements. Made-to-measure footwear can ensure that your needs are met if there are no 'off the shelf' items available to suit. Depending on your needs, footwear adaptations may also be suitable.
Some features that bespoke footwear may provide include:
- Extra depth or width,
- insoles or inserts,
- non-standard or unequal sizing,
- calliper sockets,
- seam free or special linings,
- single shoes,
- shoes to accommodate orthotics.1
Some suppliers also sell modular footwear or do-it-yourself kits.1
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Help and advice
In many cases, made-to-measure footwear should be prescribed by a podiatrist or orthotist. If you have a medical condition requiring specialist footwear, you may be eligible to have your footwear prescribed on the NHS. You need to have a referral from your general practitioner, consultant or Allied Health Professional for this service.2 Read our advice on choosing suitable footwear for further information.
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