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Customer Reviews
"The insoles that you modified turned out to be life savers - I used the padding on the feet for arch support and together with the insoles, I experienced no discomfort or pain apart from some blisters on the right foot big toe during the final descent. Also your advise regarding trek poles was equally important- I have no idea how I would have managed without them on the snow and during steep descent. I thanked you many times during the trek when I thought of it :-)."
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- Sandy who climbed a mountain in Nepal…..
"Hi Sophie,
A little story …
Unusually, today I went somewhere on the bus.
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I was about 30 meters short of the bus stop when the bus passed me. Without me consciously telling them to do so, my feet started running for the bus. RUNNING! That hasn’t happened for years. OK, Mo Farah won’t be challenged by my style and ability (it was really more of a clumsy jog) but it was more than has happened for years."
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- David
"Oh my goodness, these braces are fantastic and life changing!
They took a bit of getting used to, my leg muscles complained a bit the first few days, and my right ankle bone seems to have pressure on it a bit, but they are great. I feel as if I am being held up from below by two giant hands.
Walking barefoot is very painful. It feels as if the bones are bare with no padding. It's amazing what difference the braces make. Almost unbelievable. I have been able to go for short 10-15 minute dog walks which had become impossible before. You got me back on my feet Sophie - thank you!"
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- Lisa
“My new orthotics are great, so much better than my previous ones I got somewhere else!”
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- Clare
I am wearing the incredible orthotics Sophie has made for me, which have changed my life hugely I cannot put it into words how happy I am so again thanks a million to you”
– M-J
"In 2024 I participated in a 100-mile, 5-day stage race in the Indian Himalayas, and ended up placing second. I never thought I would do such a thing, let alone with a Richie Brace.
Thank you for taking care of me and thank you for enabling me to do the things I love."
Best wishes.
- Tony
"I wanted to thank you very much for your help in my appointment yesterday. I’m sure that everything you said will be able to help me positively moving forward (both podiatry and un-podiatry related!) and I am feeling very hopeful about the benefits of having the orthotics. You understood what I am experiencing in a way that no one else I have seen in the past two years has, and I am very grateful to you for this as well as your overall kindness towards me. "
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- EDS Patient
"Hi Amanda,
It was lovely to see you yesterday - it always is. You always make me smile, and make me realise that my various little infirmities are not the end of the world! Hopefully it’s my turn to make you smile this morning: I wanted to write to let you know (if you didn’t already) exactly how much difference you make to me.
So...I bought some insoles at Church’s, and by the time I got home both feet were absolutely killing me. I was clawing my toes to keep the weight off the balls of my feet, and even limping slightly to avoid putting weight on my right one. And that was with trainers on!
Cut to this morning, with my spare pair of orthotics: I can walk perfectly. No pain, no clawing, no slowing down, just a normal hurry for the train. So that’s the difference you make. You are an absolute godsend; thankyou so much for your time and expertise.
Take care,"
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- Pete
"Dear Sophie and Leith
I am 13 years old. I came to both your clinics several times when I was in London this summer. I had pain in my feet, knees and back. I hope you remember me.
Sophie gave me an insole specially made for me, changed my tennis shoes and school shoes to Asics. Leith gave me many many exercises to do and suggested an ankle guard when playing tennis which really helps.
I want to give you some really great news. I have no more pain in my feet, knees and back. I want to thank you both from the bottom of my heart for all the help you gave me. I now play better tennis and basketball. My movements have improved but there’s a bit more to go but I seem to be getting better. My muscles do get tight sometimes but I feel better after a massage. I have grown taller!!! Without you guys I would have to live a life of back pains and many other different types of pains...
Thanks you so much for helping me get better. You guys are just awesome!! I think of you often.
Thank you... Thank you.... Thank you. See you next summer hopefully not because of an injury!!!!!!!"
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- Tasha