Walking Uneven After Hip Surgery: When a Shoe Lift Helps
Walking uneven after hip surgery? Learn what’s normal in recovery, the signs of a real leg length difference, and when a custom shoe lift can help.
Cristian
Founder of CNET Orthopedic and custom shoe-lift craftsman with 10+ years modifying footwear for people with leg length discrepancy. Every lift is bonded into the sole by hand in our Brecksville, Ohio workshop and shipped free across all 50 states.
Shoe Lift Maintenance: Make Your Modified Shoes Last
Your modified shoes came back looking factory-made — now the goal is keeping them that way. The good news is that shoe lift maintenance is simple: a few small habits protect both the shoe and the lift built into it,… Read More »Shoe Lift Maintenance: Make Your Modified Shoes Last
Can Any Shoe Be Modified With a Lift? Materials & Limits
When people learn they need a shoe lift for a leg length discrepancy (LLD — when one leg is shorter than the other), the first worry is usually the closet: do all my favorite shoes have to go? So let’s… Read More »Can Any Shoe Be Modified With a Lift? Materials & Limits
Getting Used to a Shoe Lift: How Long Does It Take?
If you just laced up your first pair of modified shoes — or you’re still deciding whether to order — you’re probably asking the question we hear more than any other: how long does getting used to a shoe lift… Read More »Getting Used to a Shoe Lift: How Long Does It Take?
Shoe Lifts for Leg Length Discrepancy After Knee Replacement
A knee replacement is supposed to be the end of the pain — so it can be unsettling when, weeks after surgery, one leg suddenly feels longer or shorter than the other. If that’s happening to you, take a breath:… Read More »Shoe Lifts for Leg Length Discrepancy After Knee Replacement
How to Measure Leg Length Discrepancy at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you suspect one of your legs is shorter than the other, the first question is always the same: by how much? The answer determines everything — whether you need a lift at all, what height to start with, and… Read More »How to Measure Leg Length Discrepancy at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide
What Is Leg Length Discrepancy? Causes & Fix Options
Quick answer: Leg length discrepancy (LLD) means one leg measures shorter than the other. Up to 5 mm is normal and usually harmless. Between 5–25 mm, a custom shoe lift is the fix most orthopedists recommend before surgery. Here’s how to tell… Read More »What Is Leg Length Discrepancy? Causes & Fix Options
Shoe Lifts for Leg Length Discrepancy:
You’ve been told one leg is shorter than the other. Maybe a doctor confirmed it after your hip replacement, or maybe you’ve felt it for years — that persistent ache in your lower back, the uneven wear on your shoes,… Read More »Shoe Lifts for Leg Length Discrepancy:
Travel-Friendly Shoe Lifts: 7 Tips for Comfortable Travel
Travel is exciting, but it can be rough on the body—especially when someone already deals with imbalance, leg length discrepancy (LLD), or daily hip/back tightness. Airports, long walks, stairs, and standing in lines add up fast. When the body is… Read More »Travel-Friendly Shoe Lifts: 7 Tips for Comfortable Travel
Shoe Lifts vs Orthotics: What’s the Difference and Which One Helps?
Shoe lifts vs orthotics—it’s a common question for anyone dealing with foot pain, leg length differences, or posture issues. While they may seem similar, they serve very different purposes. A lot of people hear the words “shoe lift” and “orthotic”… Read More »Shoe Lifts vs Orthotics: What’s the Difference and Which One Helps?