Upper Modifications

Counter (Rear Quarter) Excavation: Removing the counter, Fill With Compressible Foam; Used to Reduce Friction and Pressure, Haglund’s Deformity, Pump Bump, Retrocalcaneal Bursitis

Heel Counter Stabilizer: Firm plastic or leather counter reinforcement added to Counter of Shoe. Reduces frontal plane motion (inversion, eversion); provides increased Control for Foot Orthoses. Used
for Plantar Fasciitis, Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction,

Add Counters Leather or Plastic
Replace Counters w/Leather Cover

Other modifications to Upper of shoe

Convert closed toe into open toe)Lower at the Ankle and Rebind
New Straps (buckles, velcro, etc.)
Bubble or Balloon Patch
Toe Patches
Add Gussset to boots

Convert To Rear Zipper Entry: an additional zipper is added to a low-top shoe, high-top shoe or boot for easy and fast entry.

Convert To Rear Velcro Entry: an additional velcro is added to a low-top shoe, high-top shoe or boot for easy and fast entry.

Add Collar to Low Quarter Shoe: an additional strip of material stitched around the top line of the shoe, sometimes padded. A collar may convert a low-top shoe into a high-top shoe or boot.

Velcro & Closures (Overlap): Velcro Additions for Arthritic Patients with Deformed Hands; Stroke Patients; Patients Who Have Trouble Bending Down; Great Alternative To Lacing
Used for:

Rigid Ankle and/or Foot
Patients with Solid Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFO)
Inflammation of the Foot or Edema

Velcro & Closures (Overlap)
Flat Type: up to 2” wide
Double up to 2” wide
Triple up to 2” wide

“D” Ring
Single up to 2” wide
Double up to 2” wide
Triple up to 2” wide