Orthesenschuhe 

Orthotic shoes are ready-made shoes offered in pairs for children and adolescents who have to wear orthoses in the leg area which do not fit into standard ready-made shoes due to their shape. In individual cases, orthotic shoes may also be necessary for adults.

Since orthotic shoes are worn over the leg orthosis for many hours every day, they must first and foremost provide sufficient space for the required foot parts and splints of an orthosis. Orthotic shoes have a raised shaft edge, which provides additional support. A wide shaft opening facilitates entry with the orthosis. In addition, the therapy shoes have special caps on the affected side in the toe and/or heel area that provide the orthosis with the necessary support.

The unaffected foot is fitted with a neutral shoe. Although this corresponds to the orthotic shoe in shape and design, it is slimmer and, unlike the orthotic shoe, does not have a special cap shape. The shoe on the opposite side may also have to compensate for any leg length difference caused by the orthosis.

Orthotic shoes are offered in different widths. The different types of closures and widths offered allow individual adjustment and optimise the fit.

Quality features orthotic shoes - children need the best care

Orthotic shoes should have the following quality features:

• Orthotic shoes must provide a high degree of stability and support the foot without restricting the mobility.
• The materials used for orthotic shoes must be particularly high-quality and hard-wearing, as an orthosis puts a lot of strain on the shoe.
• The orthotic shoe should be easy to put on and take off with the orthosis.
• The wearing comfort must be high, otherwise the shoe will not be worn in everyday life.

Also pay attention to the appearance of the orthotic shoes. Experience has shown that children who are not comfortable with them will not accept the shoes and consequently will not wear them. However, a steady wearing is the basic requirement for a successful therapy.

Eine Orthese zu tragen bedeutet nicht, auf modische Schuhe verzichten zu müssen. Schauen Sie doch einfach einmal in unser umfangreiches Sortiment an Kinder Orthesenschuhen (Verlinkung) bzw. Orthesenschuhen für junge Erwachsene.

Orthotic shoe and normal shoe - What is the difference?

The main difference between an orthotic shoe and a normal shoe is the more stable construction of the orthotic shoe. This makes the shoe particularly stable. This is important because the orthosis puts more strain on the shoe material and the shoe has to withstand high pressure loads. This difference in stability can seem a little uncomfortable to children, especially at first, but they usually get used to the change quickly.

Orthotic shoes are wider than normal shoes and offer significantly more space that is needed for the orthosis. Furthermore, orthotic shoes have a neutral, flat insole and a particularly wide opening, which makes it easy to get into the shoe with the orthosis. The closure allows for a good, individual adjustment.