Welcome to Dr. Insole
Custom made orthotic insoles handcrafted in the UK.
Dr Insole provides orthotic insoles for flat feet, high arches, plantar fasciitis and a range of other foot conditions. Our insoles are entirely handmade in our London workshop. A combination of careful material choices and detailed crafting techniques produces insoles of exceptional quality and value.
The process begins with a free initial consultation, during which we perform a gait analysis and take prints and casts of your feet. After ten working days we fit the insoles to your shoes at a second appointment. Customer care is a top priority – we carry out adjustments free of charge, offer discounts on additional insoles and have a money-back guarantee on all products.
Our insoles are charged depending on the insole length, shoe size and insole type. We only charge for the insoles, all appointments are free.
Flat feet, high arches and plantar fasciitis are the conditions we see most frequently, but we have made many insoles for metatarsalgia, leg length discrepancy and more. Our insoles are made from scratch using a blend of materials of different densities, so we can address a number of foot conditions.
Book a Free Appointment!
The consultation usually takes about 30 minutes and includes gait analysis. Our specialist will discuss your symptoms and requirements, take prints and make casts of your feet, and offer a no-obligation quote.
Call or email our helpful team if you have any questions about our insoles.
Common Foot Problems that orthotics can help
Flat Feet
Flatfoot (also known as Pes Planus) deformity is estimated to affect around one in five adults in the UK, although many people may not experience symptoms. This condition occurs when the inner foot arches flatten while standing or walking. Consequently, the entire surface of the bottom of the foot comes into contact with the ground, causing the feet to roll inward (overpronate). Overpronation causes body weight to be distributed unevenly, placing strain on ligaments and joints.
Flat feet are also common in children because the arches of the feet develop gradually as they grow, although many children naturally develop arches over time.
Custom-made orthotic insoles can help alleviate pain and discomfort by correcting posture and gait while providing stability and support.
Plantar Fasciitis
Foot pain when walking or standing is commonly associated with plantar fasciitis, a condition that causes inflammation in the connective tissue along the sole of the foot. The plantar fascia supports the arch and helps absorb the impact created during everyday movement.
Several factors may increase the risk of developing plantar fasciitis, including recent foot injuries, high arches, flat feet, excess body weight or spending long periods standing or walking on hard surfaces.
Custom-made Dr Insole orthotics, designed specifically for your shoes and foot condition, can help reduce strain on the plantar fascia by improving foot alignment and providing targeted support. This cushioning helps reduce pressure on the heel and makes walking more comfortable.
High Arches
High arches (also known as pes cavus) and a high instep mean that less of the foot comes into contact with the ground, which may lead to an unbalanced stance. This can alter your gait and place excessive strain on the heel, ankle and ball of the foot during everyday walking or running.
Made-to-measure orthotic insoles can help bring relief by distributing body weight more evenly, reducing pressure on the outside of the foot and relieving strain from the heel and ball of the foot. Proper arch support can also cushion the impact created when you walk.
High arches may also occur in children. When young people take part in sport and other physical activities, good arch support may help improve stability and reduce strain on the foot during movement.
Following One Customer’s Walking Journey
Giuseppe first visited the Dr Insole clinic to have his custom orthotics made by Gary. After experiencing the comfort and support they provided, he has been keen to tell others about them during his travels and walking adventures.
Since then he has continued exploring new places on foot, including walking sections of the Great Wall of China. He regularly shares updates from his journeys and the places he has visited along the way.
You can read more about Giuseppe’s walking adventures on our Insoles for Hiking page.
Trusted by Our Customers
Rated 5 ⭐ from over 70 Google Reviews
I've been coming to Gary for a number of years and I've been extraordinarily impressed by his meticulous attention to detail and I could not be happier.!
I went to see Gary after I had sciatica for several months and physio had not cured it.
Gary was very friendly, thorough and professional in his manner and he helped explain how his insoles will help me. Well his insoles have been so good, I am suffering way less and I believe in time I may not need physio anymore.
Many thanks Gary for yr help, wish id come to you sooner.
I suffer chronic back and hip pain, and my occupation involves standing for around 10 hours daily.
Getting custom made insoles was recommended by my osteopath, and actually probably the only thing I hadn't tried yet to help decrease my hip and back pain.
It was quick and easy to make an appointment online. Gary was easy going but professional.
My foot print revealed that I have high arches that most of my weight was going through my heels, as well as the area near my little toes. It also showed I was weight bearing more on my right foot, which makes sense as my left hip suffers most.
I have worn the insoles (with new sturdy shoes Gary!) for just over a week and very impressed, my pain has much reduced. They are a big investment but they've made me so much more comfortable so is 100% worth it. Hopefully now if I am weight bearing equally, this can help speed up the healing process.
Thank you!
6 months ago, Gary fitted me with a pair of insoles, which corrected an imbalance I had developed over some years.
I found it very painful to walk prior to the new insoles. However, now with my body being re-balanced by the insoles I again walk totally pain-free.
My best investment of 2025.
I went to Dr. Insole after several bad experiences with an NHS contractor who provided the wrong type of insoles. I found Dr. Insoles highly recommended, and he regonized I had a leg and foot differences, so he produced a pair of insoles for my work boots.
Absolutely incredible service and insoles! I cannot recommend Gary enough - his insoles have been the best purchase I've made in years. A few months back a doctor said I'd have to have surgery due to a bone coalition on my right foot that was causing me severe, sprain-like pain even after walking 20 minutes. The surgery would have resulted in a 24 week recovery period potentially involving a wheelchair. But as a last resort, he recommended trying out a pair of insoles. I did some research online and came across Dr insoles and I am so glad I did. From the moment I met Gary, I felt at complete ease and trusted his advice. Within one week of my appointment, Gary had made my insoles and I cannot believe the huge difference it has made. I'm not exaggerating when I say it has helped change my life - a few weeks back I went in holiday to Japan and was able to consistently walk on average 25k steps per day, and reached 37k on one day. This would have been unimaginable before but thanks to Gary I managed this pain free. 
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