SelectFlex develops adjustable orthotic insoles built around its patented PowerLift Arch technology, which dynamically changes arch support as the wearer moves. The company says its engineers and product designers developed the system through a collaborative partnership with a U.S. medical orthotics manufacturer, and a 2020 Quinnipiac University Motion Analysis Lab study measured increased arch support from the technology. Its arch-control insole received Industrial Safety & Hygiene News’ Best Foot Protection Product award for 2020.
GroovKnown for bringing custom foot support out of the clinic and into ordinary footwear, Groov creates made-to-order insoles for people seeking greater comfort during everyday activity or sport. Its ShapeSense system uses an iPhone scan to map each customer’s feet, then produces a personalized pair without a foam-box appointment; the company says its insoles are used by professional athletes and developed with input from podiatric surgeons.New York, NY
In Step BiomechanicsIn Step Biomechanics makes custom-molded foot orthotics on site in Albany, with each device designed by the certified pedorthists who evaluate the patient’s gait and biomechanics. Owner William Smith, a certified pedorthist and physical therapist, leads a practice whose orthotics have served patients worldwide, including more than 700 professional athletes. The company also provides on-site adjustments to help patients improve comfort, stability, and mobility.ALBANY, NY
ArchSpline SystemsDesigned by a practicing DPM with more than 15 years of clinical and manufacturing experience, ArchSpline Systems makes protocol-driven software for designing and producing custom foot orthotics. Its platform connects exam findings to orthotic geometry, production-ready files, and HCPCS L3000 documentation, allowing podiatry clinics to print in-house or use a verified production marketplace. The company says its system is used in more than 20 clinics and can be started without a printer.
Tru-Mold ShoesSince 1955, Buffalo-based Tru-Mold Shoes has made custom-molded orthopedic footwear and support braces for patients with individual foot and mobility needs. The family-run company combines CAD/CAM scanning and design with more than 25 construction and quality-check steps, followed by handcrafted assembly by skilled technicians. Tru-Mold also repairs and refurbishes custom-molded shoes made at its factory, extending the life of its work.BUFFALO, NY