Custom shoes are custom made to serve a special purpose. They are usually used for medical purposes, often intended for people who have foot problems or have gone through injuries, accidents, illnesses, and medical operations.

Custom shoes are made or designed by medical professionals, experts who know what’s best for their patients.

Designing custom shoes

Designing custom shoes requires a number of steps to be able to come up with the best footwear that will be most appropriate for the patient’s condition. First, medical experts have to evaluate the patient. They try to see through the patient’s preferences and thoughts on custom shoes. They also try to assess the condition of the patient to determine what type or design of custom shoes would be best for him or her. It is important that the patient likes the design and style of the shoes because it is him or her who would be wearing them in the first place.

When designing custom shoes, experts usually take the following into consideration:

1. Style of custom shoes

Shoes with higher counter usually provide more control and support. However, most patients prefer low-top shoes because they are more stylish and fashionable. Experts usually reconcile this difference by assessing the needs of the patient first, which is the most important consideration. They try to figure out what would and wouldn’t work for the patient. It is easier to put on and take off low-top shoes, but they are more loose and prone to slipping.

2. Upper of custom shoes

The upper of custom shoes’ are carefully designed to accommodate special conditions of various patients. The openings are carefully planned, and the upper is usually laden with comfortable padding and cushioning both for support and foot comfort.

3. Cast modifications of custom shoes

The usual measurement for custom molded shoes is about ˝ to ľ inches. These are also carefully planned to provide great foot comfort and support.

4. Weight of custom shoes

Even the weight of shoes is well-thought of in custom shoes. It is often customized to be appropriate for the patient’s weight, needs, and condition.

There are also various considerations in designing custom shoes. Experts carefully plan the materials to be used for the insoles and outsoles, the lifts to be added in and out of the shoes, the fit and size, the material to be used for the shoes, and many other things that would make the shoes work best for the patient.