Many people feel pain and fatigue in their legs when walking, and sometimes have serious problems with the spine. But the cause of these ills is often violation of gait or deformity of the foot. Orthopedic shoes help reduce the discomfort and correct the shape of the feet. Previously, it was produced in only a few specialized enterprises, but today manufacturers offer a much wider range of therapeutic and preventive models. After studying the reviews of people who managed to cope with such problems, we made a rating of the best brands of orthopedic shoes.
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The best domestic manufacturers of orthopedic shoes
Sursil-Ortho
The Russian company has been known in the market since 2003. It specializes in the production of ortho-shoes for the whole family, as well as its own scientific activities in the field of orthopedics and traumatology. We are pleased with a large range of products of the company: there are models for adults, teenagers and children, therapeutic and postoperative shoes, there is a diabetic line.
Pros:
- Large selection of shoes for the whole family;
- High quality materials - genuine leather, suede, nubuck;
- Own design office developing stylish models;
- The shoe is very wearable, has strong velcro;
- Orthopedic models fix the leg well and have a high solid heel;
- Children's shoes use Thomas’s heel;
- Replaceable anatomical insoles.
Minuses:
- The price for the domestic brand is tall;
- Getting used to such shoes should be gradually, so as not to rub your feet.
The company has its offices in Belarus and Ukraine, as well as an extensive dealer network of stores in all major cities of the Russian Federation. Products are fully certified.
LLC "Orteks Ltd"
Ukrainian manufacturer, producing certified ortho-shoes for adults and children, is a subsidiary of the Slovak company Protetika. A special bias is made on the release of children's preventive and therapeutic models, shown with clubfoot, all types of flatfoot or flat-valgus deformity of the feet. The adult line is limited only to summer and home shoes (sandals and slippers) against varicose veins and swelling of the feet.
Pros:
- In production only genuine leather is used;
- Footwear is effective in the prevention of flatfoot and varicose veins;
- Laconic, but modern design of models;
- Large selection of children's shoes for all seasons and wearing at home;
- Own development of the company - insoles, evenly distribute the load on the foot;
- Suitable for pregnant women, diabetics and overweight people;
- Prices are lower than on imported counterparts.
Minuses:
- Powerful orthopedic equipment soles, making shoes heavy;
- Poor selection of adult models.
Products Orteks has a lot of positive feedback from both doctors and customers, and its effectiveness is proved by medical research.
The best foreign manufacturers of orthopedic shoes
Ortmann
The well-known German manufacturer in our market offers three main lines, in turn, divided in several directions. In the Ortmann catalog there are adult and children's shoes, boots and shoes for the office, as well as outdoor activities. Much attention is paid to the model range developed for the conditions of the Russian climate. The shoes are made partly by hand on unique orthopedic shoes.
Pros:
- Used for the production of soft genuine leather and wear-resistant textiles;
- The sole is made of lightweight polymers and cork;
- Removable insoles can be changed depending on the health of the feet;
- Very wide range of shoes for children and adults;
- Stylish and modern design;
- There are preventive, therapeutic models, as well as for the postoperative period;
- Elastic inserts on the thumb and little finger to reduce pressure.
Minuses:
- High price.
All Ortmann products are certified and certified by Roszdravnadzor.
Hergos
Real Italian shoes - only orthopedic - pleasantly pleased with an elegant design. Hergos is produced at Sabatini, one of the oldest factories in Italy, and today is sold in a dozen European countries. The company specializes mainly in women's shoes (shoes, sandals, clogs and slippers), and also has a number of interesting children's models.
Much attention is paid to therapeutic ortho-shoes for deformed, rheumatoid and diabetic feet, as well as for the elderly and safe sports. All products are EU certified.
Pros:
- Removable "breathable" insoles with anti-shock zones;
- Light sole;
- The shoes are made of soft cow leather and do not require wearing;
- Elastic inserts in the zones of foot deformation;
- Self-modeled top;
- Adjustable Velcro fasteners for any full foot;
- No protruding inner seams.
Minuses:
- There are practically no male Hergos models on our market;
- High price.
The best manufacturers of orthopedic shoes for children
Panda
The Turkish company produces bright and cute children's ortho shoes for each season. These are preventive models that are shown to all babies, without exception, because they form the right gait and posture.
Pros:
- A wide range of interesting models;
- There are shoes for all seasons;
- The elongated instep support does not allow the leg to turn out when walking;
- Footwear copes with the prevention of flatfoot in children;
- Natural materials and high-quality line;
- Models practically do not wear out;
- Reasonable prices.
Minuses:
- Shoes only prophylactic - with serious problems will not help.
Ortuzzi
Despite the Italian accent heard in the name, this shoe was invented in Russia in 2007. Orthopedists, designers and technologists take part in its development, so that all Ortuzzi models can really be called original. Nevertheless, the main task that the manufacturer sets itself is the production of prophylactic shoes, which apparently does not stand out among fashionable children's models created only for “beauty”. Also in the assortment of the Russian brand are medical products and the so-called comfort shoes - for healthy legs.
Pros:
- High quality, carefully controlled at the factory;
- Enough wide range;
- Cute design;
- Preventive shoes come with a Thomas heel;
- Lightweight materials are used for orthopedic soles;
- Average price.
Minuses:
- There are no winter models - only summer and demi-season.
Parents advise before buying pay attention to the description of the model or consult with the seller. The reason is that Ortuzzi has children's shoes not only with orthopedic, but also with conventional anatomical insoles.
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