Orthopaedic Raise
Stylish Orthopaedic Footwear Alterations
If you're looking for stylish orthopaedic footwear to help manage a new or existing condition, we offer expertly tailored solutions to suit your individual needs. At Original Cobblers, we believe that comfort and style should be accessible to everyone, for every requirement and every occasion.
With over 30 years of experience, our team specialises in the repair and alteration of orthopaedic shoes and boots. We can work with almost any type of footwear, delivering customised adjustments that restore comfort without compromising on appearance.
Expert Shoe Raises and Build-Ups
For flat shoes and trainers, we carefully hand-cut a thin layer (typically between 3–8mm) from the sole. We then craft a lightweight build-up using premium surgical materials and reattach the original sole—ensuring the shoe remains discreet, comfortable, and suitable for everyday wear.
While stiletto heels are generally unsuitable for raising due to safety considerations, we can usually lower the other shoe instead, creating the required height difference. Platform heels are ideal for this approach, as we can lower the platform and heel evenly to maintain the original style.
High-Quality Materials for Lasting Comfort
We use high-quality, durable, and lightweight surgical materials in every alteration. This ensures the balance, support, and comfort essential for orthopaedic wear, while keeping changes subtle and visually minimal.
Can my shoes be altered?
If you're unsure whether your footwear can be altered, many shoe retailers will let you buy a pair with the option of a full refund if alterations prove unsuitable. However, in our decades of experience, we very rarely encounter shoes that cannot be adjusted.
If you're unsure, simply snap a photo on your phone and email it to us directly on info@shoe-repairs.co.uk . We'll advise you quickly and honestly.
Transparent, Affordable Pricing
- Shoe raises up to 20mm: £85.95
- Additional build-up: £10 per 10mm
- Return courier service: £9.00 (UK-wide shipping)
- Need a super fast service? try our Fastrack option
Walk in Comfort and Confidence
At Original Cobblers, we take pride in delivering orthopaedic shoe and boot alterations with precision, care, and style. Whether you need a shoe raise, build-up, or tailored modification, our trusted service is just a call or email away.
Need a Shoe raise?
Contact us today to discuss your needs or send us a photo for a free assessment. We offer a simple, fast, reliable service with UK-wide delivery.
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Choose your build up style
Flat through sole with a Rocker toe
Flat through sole, same thickness throughout with a rocker toe to aid walking. Ideal if the raise prevents the shoe from flexing.
Full Flat Raise
Flat through sole, same thickness throughout perfect for alterations up to 10mm
Wedged Raise
Wedged raise, tapered from heel to toe. suited for smaller raises.
Stepped Wedge (default raise style when not otherwise specified)
Stepped wedge, four part normally half the thickness of the heel. Excellent for disguising the larger raise. This is our default shoe raise, should no design be requested we will use this style.
Raised heel & Separate sole
Raised heel and separate sole raise, Optimal for retaining shoe flexibility
Embedded Flat through Sole
Flat through sole under the heel block, the best way to sympathetically add a raise on heeled footwear.
You may already have an altered shoe that you find perfect, we can work our magic using just a picture and existing measurements.
We can also add raises to sandals and slippers, these generally require the raise to be added on top of the original sole and cost approx. 20% less than the styles above.
Pictures of our work can be found on our social media platforms and our reviews speak for themselves.
