Custom Orthotics and Specialist Footwear on the Central Coast

Heel to Toe Footwear brings an extensive collection of comfort and specialist footwear made in association with medical practitioners and allied health professionals. Our expertise, garnered with over 20 years of supplying comfort and stylish footwear, allows us to provide shoes that can accommodate common foot problems associated with disabilities and long-term medical conditions.

Our shoes are designed to provide the right kind of support for all types of feet, helping them function and move naturally. As the leading suppliers of shoes for special needs on the Central Coast, it is our aim to provide you with shoes that stabilise your feet, offer arch support, and helps in correcting the foot posture.

How is special needs footwear helpful?

Several medical conditions call for specialist footwear to relieve the pain and discomfort associated with the ailment. Moreover, these specialist shoes can also come with bespoke orthotic insoles that help to correct foot posture and manage the symptoms of long-term conditions like spina bifida, stroke, palsy, etc.

• Diabetes: Higher blood sugar levels put patients at a higher risk of damaged sensation and circulation, which can lead to foot problems like ulcers, etc.
• Arthritis: Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation, swelling, and deformity of the joints. Patients are prone to developing foot ulcers, which should be treated with specialist footwear for swollen feet.
• Stroke: Episodes may lead to paralysis and can show in lower limbs as dropped and scuffing feet when moving. Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFOs) helps lift the feet and prevents the risk of tripping.
• Charcot foot: Seen in patients with severe neural damage, Charcot foot treatment involves immobilisation using shock or AFOs. After the condition has settled, specialist footwear helps in protecting or containing any resulting deformities.
• Chronic vascular conditions: Without proper treatment, chronic vascular conditions can lead to serious problems from conditions like diabetic neuropathy, etc. Orthopaedic shoes allow the feet to move around and minimise nerve-related pain and provide support, comfort, and protection.

Types of specialist footwear available at Heel to Toe

• Orthopaedic footwear

It is extremely helpful for people with complex foot problems such as irregular shape or where  there is a significant difference between leg lengths. People with arthritis and diabetes, who have weaker feet and ankles more prone to injury, may also require custom made footwear available at our store.

• Shoes and slippers

Incorrect weight distribution on the feet due to incorrectly fitting or poorly designed shoes can cause serious discomfort, making it difficult to walk properly and significantly increases the risk of trip and fall. We have a wide range of adjustable shoes and slippers, including specialist footwear for elderly, that are wider and deeper than everyday footwear and will help alleviate the pain caused by various ailments.

• Footwear accessories

Along with our collection of shoes for special needs, we also maintain a wide collection of footwear accessories like silicone footwear products, arch supports, specialised socks, etc.

In addition, we also work with a specialist consultant for the measurement and supply of compression wear at our store. Get in touch with our professionals to know more about our products and services.