PPL biomechanics (Podiatry Products Limited)
Stretchable Footwear
Podartis Flex pell™ Footwear
This range of footwear combines extra depth/extra width with good biomechanical function. The additional feature of a heat mouldable soft nappa leather upper allows further customisation for accommodating painful bunion (HAV) and other digital deformities.
Recommendations
- Diabetic approved
- Active Walkers
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Lesser toe deformities
- Bunions (HAV)
Standard Features
- Deep and Extra wide
- Italian styling
- Removable cushioning Insole
- Wide opening with Velcro straps
- Moulded sole units
Available in
- Ladies Venezia, Size 3-71/2 (35-41)
- Mens Botero, Size 6-11 (39-46)
- Ladies Manet sandal, Size 3 – 71/2 (35-41)
- Masaccio rehabilitation boot
Biomechanical Features
- Flexible Rocker bottom sole (Venezia & Botero)
- For improved heel toe gait, and reduction of forefoot pressure
- Rigid Rocker bottom sole (Manet sandal) improves saggital plane function, recommended for patients with reduced ankle and/or hallux dorsiflexion.
- Lightweight, shock-absorbing, anti-slip durable soles
- Firm heel counters for stability
Comfort Features
- Flex pell™ toe box upper
- Super soft material which fits like a glove around the forefoot, and stretches without compression around toe deformities.
- Soft nappa leather upper
- No stitching around flexion points
- Soft padded tongue
- Soft padded collar with Achilles protection
Limitations of use
- Not suitable for hypermobile feet or patients with excessive rearfoot pronation
- Fragile upper if put on excessive stretch
Podartis X-Diab shoe with Flex pell™
Standard Features
- Combination of soft stretchy upper & rigid rocker sole
- Black mens or ladies shoe
- 2 velcro straps, top loop return strap with D ring
- Soft calf skin leather upper and lining with flex pell insert
- Rigid double rocker sole improves heel-toe gait
- Extra deep to accommodate swollen foot plus insole
- Firm heel counter
- Cushioning, moulded removable insoles
Recommendations
- Poor sagittal plane function
- Hallux valgus & hallus rigidus
- Lesser toe deformity
- Bony ankle equinus
- Diabetic approved
- Advanced rheumatoid foot
- Post surgery
Podartis Goodsport shoe with Flex pell™
Standard Feature
- Combination of soft stretchy upper & rigid rocker sole
- Brown mens shoe
- 1 velcro loop return strap with D ring
- Soft calf skin leather upper and lining with flex pell insert
- Super deep and extra extra wide
- Rigid double rocker sole improves heel-toe gait
- Extra deep to accommodate swollen foot plus insole
- Firm heel counter
- Cushioning, moulded removable insoles
Recommendations
- Poor sagittal plane function
- Hallux valgus & hallus rigidus
- Lesser toe deformity
- Bony ankle equinus
- Diabetic approved
- Advanced rheumatoid foot
- Post surgery
Podartis Venezia – Flex pell™ Stretchable Upper
Fitting Note
Includes removable cushioning insoles.
Standard Features
- Ladies black, casual, velcro fastening shoe. Nappa leather and Flex pell™ upper.
- Flexible rocker sole
Podartis Botero – Flex pell™ Stretchable Upper
Fitting Note
Includes removable cushioning insoles.
Standard Features
- Men’s casual black velcro fastening shoe. Nappa leather and Flex pell™ upper.
- Flexible rocker sole.
Podartis Manet Sandal
Fitting Note
Includes removable cushioning insole.
Standard Features
- Ladies sandal
- Blue nubuk and Flex pell™ upper
- Rigid rocker sole
- Extra deep with raised lip around sole to hold devices in place
- Removable Insole
- Velcro fastening