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WE MAKE CUSTOM-MADE ORTHOPAEDIC SHOES FOR THE WHOLE WORLD
WH AT A R E O R T H O PA E D I C SHOES?
Orthopaedic custom-made shoes are handmade shoes with orthopaedic properties. For many foot problems, comfortable shoes or orthotic inlays do not offer sufficient relief and shoes should be made to measure for the client. For more than 50 years, we have been making custommade shoes, especially for people for whom walking is not so obvious. Customisation is precision work, in which precise measurement plays a crucial role. We have expert and experienced foot technicians who are supported by the most modern technological tools. In addition to the technical aspect, we attach great importance to the qualitative and aesthetic aspect of the shoe. We work with leather of the best quality. The orthosis or inlay, which is always included in the shoe, is made with the latest materials and ensures optimal comfort when walking.
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MY ORTHOPAEDIC SHOES ALLOW ME TO KEEP DOING WHAT I LOVE MOST: GOLF!
FOR WHOM Shoes that fit well are crucial to keeping you mobile and free of pain. Comfort shoes, whether or not in combination with orthotic inlays, often offer a solution. But not always. In case of persistent complaints and abnormalities of the foot (flat foot, claw foot, injuries, etc.), but also higher up on the body (lower leg, knee, hip, etc.), custom-made orthopaedic shoes often provide relief. These are specially designed to provide extra support for the foot. Don’t think that only elderly people wear orthopaedic shoes; after all, foot abnormalities occur at all ages. Good support from a young age can prevent a lot of later problems higher up in the body.
CO M M O N O R T H O PA E D I C COMPLAINTS
Foot problems often occur after an accident or illness. In addition, there are numerous congenital conditions in which customised orthopaedic shoes can offer relief. Our years of experience and good contacts with doctors and orthopaedic specialists give us expertise in every pathology.
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Claw foot Flat foot Drop foot Club foot Hallux valgus Sickle foot Midfoot osteoarthritis
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Ankle osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Hallux rigidus Nerve entrapment Diabetes foot Leg length differences Amputations ...
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A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT GAVE ME A PERMANENT FOOT INJURY. I CAN STILL WALK AS NORMAL BECAUSE OF MY CUSTOM-MADE SHOES.
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ORTHOPAEDIC SHOES TODAY ARE ELEGANT AND FASHIONABLE. YOU REALLY DON’T NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCE FROM REGULAR SHOES.
ABOUT US
House of Feet by de PrĂŞtre is a foot care centre based in Bruges, Belgium.
For six generations, we have been building a company that has grown into a modern, contemporary foot centre with a reliable reputation throughout Western Europe. The company now has almost 70 employees. It is our mission to offer everyone maximum foot comfort while standing and walking. In our workshop in Bruges we make custom-made soles and shoes. By combining our many years of experience with modern technology, we are able to meet the everincreasing demands placed on our products.
THIS IS HOW WE MAKE YOUR CUSTOM SHOES
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A 3D scan of the feet is made.
Based on the 3D scan of the feet, the last is digitally designed and milled.
A custom orthotic inlay is then designed on your individual last.
The pattern is digitally designed.
First, your feet are accurately measured. Then your feet are scanned. Or a plaster cast is made of your feet. The foot scans or plaster casts serve as the basis for the production of an individual last for each foot. Before the final shoes are fully prepared, there will be a fitting. At this fitting the shoes do not have an outsole yet, so they can still be adjusted. After any corrections, the shoes are then finished in the workshop
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The patterns are cut from the leather of your choice.
The leather is stitched together, the stitched pieces of leather are called the upper.
The upper is pinned up (or mounted) to the individual last.
The outsole is applied to the shoe.
CHOOSE YOUR LOOK
Each shoe is finished according to the customer’s taste, but we are happy to help you with numerous examples to inspire you.
HOW WE MANUFACTURE IN BELGIUM FOR CLIENTS WORLDWIDE You do not have to travel to Belgium to buy orthopaedic shoes. One of our technicians will come to you and guide you through the process to a highquality orthopaedic shoe. A network of local service centres, trained and supported by us, is responsible for the analysis of the problem and an expert measurement of the patient’s foot. After the data has been forwarded to us, we get to work. A provisional fitting shoe and later the finished product are delivered from Belgium via express shipments to our local service centre. House of Feet guarantees a punctual delivery, a correct price and an orthopaedic shoe of premium quality.
MEASUREMENT (LOCAL)
PRODUCTION FITTING SHOE (BELGIUM)
DELIVERY (LOCAL)
EVALUATION FITTING SHOE (LOCAL)
FINISHING (BELGIUM)
THE SUPERIOR QUALITY OF OUR SHOES IS DUE TO A COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND CRAFTSMANSHIP, SUPPORTED BY NEW TECHNOLOGY
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Tom Boerjan 0032 475 28 25 32
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tom.boerjan@houseoffeet.be houseoffeet.be
Monnikenwerve 171 8000 Brugge