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.
leg length discrepancy
Uneven Shoe Wear and Leg Length: What Your Soles Reveal
Before you read another word, go grab the shoes you wear most and flip them over. The soles of your shoes keep an honest diary of every step you take, and uneven shoe wear is one of the earliest, easiest-to-spot… Read More »Uneven Shoe Wear and Leg Length: What Your Soles Reveal
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?
Are Shoe Lifts Covered by Insurance? HSA, FSA & Medicare Explained
Most shoe lifts are paid out of pocket, but HSA/FSA funds usually work — and we accept HSA cards directly. Here is how insurance, Medicare, and reimbursement actually work for custom shoe lifts.
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 Lift After Hip Replacement: When It Helps With Leg Length Difference and Pain
After hip replacement or hip surgery, some people walk away pain free… and others notice new problems: one leg feels longer, walking feels crooked, or hip and back pain appear on the opposite side. Not sure if that is normal… Read More »Shoe Lift After Hip Replacement: When It Helps With Leg Length Difference and Pain