Northopedic — Orthopedic Shoe Modifications, a division of The Cobbler

Precision modifications.
Trusted craftsmanship.

Orthopedic footwear modifications for foot-care professionals and their clients.

Conceptual illustration of a brown walking shoe with a blue sole lift and original outsole separated below

Footwear modifications

Blue illustration of a sole flare and exterior heel buttress

Flares & buttresses

Support added to the exterior of footwear.

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Blue cutaway illustration of a plate embedded in a shoe sole

Shanks & plates

Spring plates, rigid plates and shanks built into soles.

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Blue illustration of a walking boot with three Velcro fastening straps

Fit & fastening

Balloon patches, stretching and lace-to-Velcro conversions.

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For foot-care professionals

Send a prescription and footwear details. We can discuss the requirements for your client’s modification.

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All orthopedic modification work follows a prescription written by a foot-care professional. We do not measure, diagnose or prescribe.

Northopedic footwear modification prescription form with current Venables Street contact details

Let’s discuss the details.

Other modifications and repairs may improve the function, fit, performance and comfort of your footwear. Contact our team to discuss your specific requirements.