SIZE GUIDE
Shoe Lift Sizes and Heights: 1/4″ to 4″ Chart, Prices and What Each Height Corrects
Every lift height we build, with the metric equivalent, the price, and a plain-English note on who it is for.
1/8″ – 4″
standard lift heights
5″ – 6″
extended heights available
$64.99
starting price, any shoe
FREE
USPS shipping both ways
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How Shoe Lift Sizes Work
Shoe lift sizes are stated as the height added to the sole, in inches — 1/4″, 1/2″, 1″, 2″ and so on. We build every height from 1/8″ to 4″ in 1/8″ steps, and extended lifts to 5″ and 6″. The lift is bonded into the sole of one shoe, full-length from heel to toe, so the whole foot is raised evenly. Price depends only on height, never on shoe type.
The right size is set by your measured leg length difference and by your doctor’s or physical therapist’s recommendation. Two rules of thumb clinicians use: small differences (under about 1/4″) often need no lift at all, and large, long-standing differences are often corrected partially at first and increased over time. Our free measurement kit and our guide to choosing the correct shoe lift height will get you to a number; your clinician confirms it.
SIZE CHART
Shoe Lift Size Chart: Inches, Millimetres and Price
| Lift height | Height band we build | Metric | Price per pair | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 Inch | 1/8″ – 1/4″ | 3–6 mm | $64.99 | Smallest external lift; sandals and flats where no insert fits |
| 1/2 Inch | 3/8″ – 1/2″ | 10–13 mm | $69.99 | Most common first prescription, incl. after hip replacement |
| 3/4 Inch | 5/8″ – 3/4″ | 16–19 mm | $84.99 | About 2 cm; first height where toe taper matters |
| 1 Inch | 7/8″ – 1″ | 22–25 mm (2.5 cm) | $84.99 | Common surgical-alternative height; honeycomb recommended |
| 1.5 Inch | 1 1/8″ – 1 1/2″ | 2.9–3.8 cm | $99.99 | Rocker taper + honeycomb core |
| 2 Inch | 1 5/8″ – 2″ | 4.1–5.1 cm | $119.99 | Large correction; wide heel base, honeycomb, rigid option |
| 2.5 Inch | 2 1/8″ – 2 1/2″ | 5.4–6.4 cm | $134.99 | Chunky sneakers, boots and work boots only |
| 3 Inch | 2 5/8″ – 3″ | 6.7–7.6 cm | $149.99 | Boots and high-tops; honeycomb + rigid recommended |
| 4 Inch | 3 1/8″ – 4″ | 7.9–10.2 cm | $164.99 – $179.99 | Largest standard height; extended 5″–6″ at +$20 per inch |
Add-ons at any height: honeycomb construction +$9.99, rigid material +$19.99, removal of an existing lift +$19.99. Children’s shoes −$10. No payment is due at order; we confirm the total within 24 hours. Full pricing page (with a cm-to-inch converter).
METRIC
Centimetres to Inches for Shoe Lifts
Doctors outside the US, and many radiology reports, give leg length differences in centimetres or millimetres. Here is how the common measurements map to the lift sizes we build:
| Measured difference | Closest standard lift |
|---|---|
| 5 mm (0.5 cm) | 1/4″ (or 1/8″ for the smallest differences) |
| 1 cm | 3/8″ – 1/2″ |
| 1.5 cm | 5/8″ |
| 2 cm | 3/4″ |
| 2.5 cm | 1″ |
| 3 cm | 1 1/8″ – 1 1/4″ |
| 4 cm | 1 5/8″ |
| 5 cm | 2″ |
| 6 cm | 2 3/8″ |
| 7.5 cm | 3″ |
| 10 cm | 4″ |
We build in 1/8″ steps, so if your prescription is between two sizes we make the exact height — just write it on the order form.
OUR WORK
The Same Build at Every Height
From a quarter inch on a flat to three inches on a high-top — full-length, colour-matched, bonded into the shoe.
Lift heights in photos are approximate. Browse the full shoe lift gallery.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Shoe Lift Size Questions
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What size shoe lift do I need?
The size is set by your measured leg length difference and your clinician’s recommendation, not by guesswork. Measure with our free kit or the steps in our at-home measuring guide, then confirm with a doctor or physical therapist — especially for anything over about 1/2″.
Should the lift be the full difference or part of it?
It varies. A new difference after surgery is often corrected fully; a long-standing one is often corrected partially and increased over time so the body can adapt. Your clinician decides; we build any height you are given and can adjust it later.
What is the smallest shoe lift you make?
1/8″. In practice most people under 1/4″ do not need a lift, so our 1/4 inch shoe lift is the smallest we build regularly.
What is the largest shoe lift you make?
4″ as a standard height, and extended lifts to 5″ and 6″ at $20 per additional inch. See the 4 inch shoe lift page.
Does a bigger lift cost more?
Yes — price rises with height because a taller lift needs more material, more shaping and more reinforcement. Shoe type never changes the price.
Do I need a different lift size for different shoes?
No. The lift height is the same in every pair, because it is correcting your legs, not the shoe. What changes is how visible it is: boots and chunky sneakers hide a big lift; thin flats show it.
Can I change the size later?
Yes. We remove the old lift and rebuild at the new height — see shoe lift adjustment and shoe lift removal.
Shoe Lifts by Height
Every height in our range, same build quality, same free two-way shipping: 1/4 Inch · 1/2 Inch · 3/4 Inch · 1 Inch · 1.5 Inch · 2 Inch · 2.5 Inch · 3 Inch · 4 Inch. Not sure which you need? Start with the shoe lift sizes chart or the guide to choosing the correct shoe lift height.
Lifts for Every Shoe Type
Same price for any shoe. We build custom shoe lifts into sneakers, boots, work boots, dress shoes, casual shoes, sandals, golf shoes and kids’ shoes.
Know Your Height? Order Today.
Pick your size, mail us the pair, and we build it in 1–3 business days. Free shipping both ways, 100% satisfaction guarantee.