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Bespoke footwear for feet that need something a little different Every pair of feet is different, and sometimes off-the-shelf shoes simply aren’t enough. I make bespoke footwear for people with a wide range of foot and mobility needs, including differences in leg length, difficult-to-fit feet, orthopaedic requirements and feet that need extra room, support or accommodation. I take the time to understand what’s causing the problem, how you use your feet and what you need your

Heel pain and foot pain can be a real pain — literally! If your feet are hurting when you’re walking, standing all day or even getting out of bed in the morning, it’s worth having a look at what’s going on. Sometimes your feet just need a little extra support. An orthotic can help by supporting the foot where it needs it and spreading the pressure more evenly, so one sore area isn’t doing all the work. They can also help your feet, ankles and legs work a little more comfortab

As a shoemaker, I don’t just make shoes — I can repair them too. From leg-length-difference raises and new soles to replacement heels, I can carry out a wide range of repairs. Whether it’s a much-loved pair of dancing shoes, a well-worn pair of walking boots or an orthopaedic shoe that needs some attention, I’m always happy to see if I can give them a new lease of life. All Sweetmore & Firth shoes are made with repairability in mind. That means when they need some TLC, I can

At Sweetmore & Firth, we make bespoke footwear. But really, it's all about you. It's about your feet, of course. But it's also about your life. It's about understanding what you've been through, what you've tried before, what hasn't worked and, most importantly, what you want your shoes to help you do. We listen to your story. Not just the measurements.Not just the diagnosis.Not just what's written in a textbook. You. Because no two people are the same. Two people can have th

Have you ever walked into a shoe shop knowing that finding a pair of shoes that fits you properly is going to be difficult? Perhaps you have arthritis, a bunion, hammer toes or swollen feet. Maybe one foot is bigger than the other. Perhaps your feet are particularly wide, narrow, short or long. You may have diabetes, lymphoedema, neuropathy or another condition that has changed the shape, size or sensitivity of your feet. Or perhaps you've simply tried everything and nothing

This is the big question. If you struggle to find shoes that fit comfortably, you may have come across the term bespoke orthopaedic shoes. But what does “bespoke” actually mean, and how are these shoes different from ordinary footwear or ready-made orthopaedic shoes? At Sweetmore & Firth, bespoke orthopaedic shoes are individually designed and created around the shape, requirements and lifestyle of the person who will wear them. Rather than starting with a standard shoe and t