Orthotics & Insoles
Comfortable, Customised Foot Support — Tailored to You
At Footsteps Treatment Clinic, we believe that better movement starts from the ground up. No two feet are the same — and that’s why we take a personalised approach to prescribing orthotics and insoles.
Whether you’re suffering from persistent foot pain, poor posture, fatigue during walking or running, or recovering from an injury, our expert team will carefully assess your needs and recommend the most appropriate solution for you.
We offer a range of premium-quality orthotics, including Phits 3D-printed orthotics and Sidas custom insoles, designed to provide you with lasting comfort, support, and improved movement.
Orthotics
What Are Orthotics?
Orthotics are specially designed inserts worn inside your footwear. They work by improving the way your feet and lower limbs move, distributing pressure more evenly, and supporting proper alignment through every step.
Orthotics can help:
- Support fallen arches or excessively high arches
- Reduce pain from conditions like plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendinopathy
- Improve walking or running mechanics
- Alleviate pressure on painful or high-impact areas
- Offload joints and reduce strain on knees, hips, and the lower back
- Assist in rehabilitation following surgery or injury
- Prevent injuries from recurring — especially in active individuals
Conditions Orthotics Can Help With
Our custom orthotics and insoles are often used to manage and relieve:
- Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)
- Flat feet or high arches
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Shin splints
- Metatarsalgia or ball of foot pain
- Bunions and toe alignment issues
- Knee, hip, or lower back pain caused by poor foot biomechanics
- Sports-related injuries
- Post-surgical support
- Diabetic foot complications (where pressure offloading is essential)
Our Orthotic Options
Phits™ 3D-Printed Orthotics
The gold standard in personalised orthotic technology.
Phits orthotics are designed using advanced 3D gait analysis technology, which captures thousands of data points as you walk or run across a Footscan® pressure plate. This allows us to precisely assess how your feet move and where pressure builds up.
Using this real-time dynamic data, we create a fully custom digital model of your orthotic — which is then 3D printed using high-performance materials to ensure strength, lightness, and durability.
Benefits of Phits Orthotics:
- Tailored from real-time data collected during your natural walking or running
- Ultra-lightweight, slim, and highly durable
- Scientifically designed to improve gait efficiency and reduce injury risk
- Suitable for sports performance, clinical rehabilitation, and long-term wear
- Ideal for complex biomechanical issues or long-standing pain that hasn’t responded to standard treatments
Phits are particularly popular with runners, active professionals, and people with specific performance or clinical needs.
Sidas Custom Insoles
Comfort meets customisation.
Sidas insoles offer an excellent balance between comfort, affordability, and performance. Created using thermo-mouldable materials, these insoles are heat-moulded to the exact shape of your foot for a snug, supportive fit.
Depending on your lifestyle and needs, we can provide semi-custom or fully custom options — ideal for everyday wear, work boots, or sports footwear.
Benefits of Sidas Insoles:
- Personalised to the shape of your foot and your activity level
- Excellent shock absorption for people on their feet all day
- Can be adapted for sports, daily wear, or occupational use
- More tailored than over-the-counter insoles, but more accessible than 3D-printed options
- A great solution for people with mild to moderate foot or posture-related issues
How We Assess and Recommend Orthotics
Before recommending any orthotic, we carry out a comprehensive biomechanical assessment, which may include:
- Reviewing your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle
- Analysing how your feet, legs, hips, and pelvis move
- Assessing your walking or running gait (with Footscan® pressure mapping if needed)
- Checking joint alignment, muscle function, and balance
- Reviewing your footwear and activity demands
From there, we guide you toward the most suitable option — from off-the-shelf devices to Sidas semi- or full-custom insoles, or Phits 3D-printed orthotics for complex or performance-focused needs.
We don’t just treat the foot — we treat the whole person. Our mission is to find the right support for your feet, your body, and your life.
Why Choose Footsteps?
- HCPC-Registered Podiatrists & Degree-Qualified Sports Therapists
- Access to 3D gait analysis, pressure mapping, and cutting-edge orthotic tech
- Honest advice — no upselling, just solutions that work
- Clean, professional, and welcoming clinical environment
- Person-centred care based on your goals, not just your symptoms
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