3/4 Inch Shoe Lift — Custom Build-Up Bonded Into Your Own Shoes

A 3/4 inch shoe lift (about 19 mm, or 2 cm) is the first height where the build matters as much as the measurement. At this thickness a heel insert is out of the question, and a badly made external lift starts to feel like walking on a plank. We build ours full-length with a tapered toe so the shoe keeps its roll — which is why most people forget it is there.

Height band: 5/8″ – 3/4″ (16–19 mm). Price: $84.99 per pair, any shoe type, free shipping both ways. Turnaround: work completed in 1–3 business days once your shoes arrive.

• A measured difference of roughly 5/8″ to 3/4″, or a larger difference that your clinician wants to correct in part.
• Post-surgical differences after hip replacement or fracture repair that are too big for an insert.
• Work boots and hiking boots, where the deep outsole hides a 3/4″ build completely.
• Anyone who has been wearing a stack of inserts and wants one permanent, invisible fix.

This page is general guidance, not medical advice. For any difference over about 1/2″, or if you have pain, confirm the lift height with your doctor or physical therapist first. Our page on signs you need a shoe lift includes a tool to find a specialist near you.

The sole is split and a 3/4″ full-length layer is bonded in. From the ball of the foot forward we taper the layer so the toe still bends and the step rolls through; without that taper a lift this thick makes you walk flat-footed. The heel and sides are shaped to the shoe and colour-matched.

At this height we offer two useful add-ons: honeycomb construction ($9.99), which removes weight without losing strength, and rigid material ($19.99) for heavy use or sports. Neither is required — the standard build is what most people choose.