Move with confidence and comfort through every shift.
Custom orthotics, clinically designed around your feet and paired with properly fitted supportive footwear to reduce pain and improve everyday movement.
Custom Orthotics
We combine 3D foot scanning, gait analysis and clinical expertise to create orthotics tailored to your feet, your work and your lifestyle.
Struggling With Foot, Knee or Back Pain?
Pain changes everything. It can stop you working, exercising, playing with your kids, or even enjoying a walk. Many of our clients come to us after months or years of "putting up with it".
Conditions we help
Common issues we see every day:
- Plantar fasciitis & heel pain
- Flat feet / fallen arches
- Knee, hip and lower back pain
- Bunions and forefoot pain
- Morton's neuroma
- Leg length differences
- Diabetic and offloading needs
- Growing pains like Osgood Schlatter and Sever's disease in children
Who we help
Who we regularly help:
- Factory & construction workers
- Farmers and outdoor workers
- Retail and hospitality staff on their feet all day
- Sports men and women
- Young active children
- Older adults simply wanting comfort and confidence when they walk
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Orthotics Designed Around You – Not Just Your Feet
At Step Right, we don't believe in one-size-fits-all insoles.
We take the time to understand how you move, where you feel pain, and what your day actually looks like – from safety boots on site to runners in the park.
Using detailed assessments and modern technology, we design orthotics that support your feet, improve your alignment and help you move more comfortably and confidently.
Your 40-Minute Foot & Gait Assessment
Measure your feet
Most people haven't had their feet measured since they were a kid!
Movement & Mobility Check
We start by checking the movement and mobility of your foot and ankle so we understand how your joints are behaving.
Gait Analysis (How You Walk)
We analyse your gait – the way you walk – to see how your feet, knees and hips are working together.
Pressure Mapping & 3D Foot Scan
We perform a pressure mapping of your feet and take a 3D scan. This shows us exactly where you place pressure and how your feet are shaped.
Personalised Orthotic & Footwear Plan
We combine all this information to recommend the best type of orthotics and the most suitable footwear for your work, sport and lifestyle.
Average appointment time: approximately 40 minutes.
A Full Range of Orthotics to Match Your Needs and Budget
Custom-Made Orthotics
Built from soft rubber and cork through to firmer thermo-plastic materials.
- Designed from your 3D scan and gait analysis
- Tailored to your foot type, activity and footwear
- Made by a certified orthopaedic footwear and orthotic manufacturer in the EU
- Ready for collection in approximately 10 days
- Includes check-ups and any adjustments needed to get the fit right
Semi-Custom Orthotics
A more cost-effective option for clients who still want premium, tailored support.
- Made in-house at Step Right
- Adjusted to your foot and activity
- Ideal if you need quality support on a tighter budget
Premium Off-the-Shelf Orthotics
For those who need good support quickly or as an entry-level option.
- Carefully selected, high-quality brands
- Fitted and adjusted by our team
- Can be a great starting point for growing children or milder issues
Why Choose Step Right for Your Orthotics?
20 Years' Experience & 40,000 Pairs of Feet
You're in experienced hands – we've assessed and supported thousands of feet over nearly two decades.
Qualified Foot Experts
Compared to general shoe shops or chains, your assessment is carried out by trained foot health professionals with clinical knowledge and experience.
Wide Range of Orthotics & Footwear
From soft to firm, everyday to high-activity, and even therapeutic and safety footwear, we match the orthotic and the shoe to your life.
On-Site Adjustments & Excellent Aftercare
We do adjustments and modifications to your insoles on site. Follow-up checks are included in the cost of your orthotics.
Flexible Appointments & Payment Options
We offer flexible appointment times and payment plans. Klarna is available at checkout, and many health insurers – including VHI – provide cover for orthotics.
Warm, Relaxed & Professional Clinics
Our clinics are designed to feel welcoming and calm, while still providing a high level of clinical care.
Supporting Growing Feet – Orthotics for Children
We regularly see children with conditions like Osgood Schlatter's and Sever's disease.
By supporting the feet correctly, we can help offload areas of pressure and stress, reducing pain and allowing them to stay active and confident while they grow.
Pricing, Health Insurance & Payment Options
Custom Orthotics
From €300
Includes follow-up checks and any adjustments needed
Children's Custom Orthotics
From €160
Semi-Custom Orthotics
From €150
Premium Off-the-Shelf Orthotics
From €90
Health Insurance
Many health insurers cover orthotics.
Some, such as VHI, offer excellent cover – we can provide receipts and documentation to support your claim.
Payment Plans
We offer payment plans if you prefer to pay in stages.
Klarna is available at checkout to spread the cost.
What Our Clients Say
We've helped people return to work, get back to sport, reduce pain, and even lose weight simply because they can move more comfortably again.
Elaine Coughlan
Referred by my GP, great people and brilliantly quick service. Knee was causing problems walking and with the insoles and advice I got it hasn't bothered me since.
Lisa Shanahan
Staff were extremely helpful and very professional. Best decision I made. I would recommend it if you have foot, back or hip troubles. Great to get custom orthotic insoles. Fabulous selection of footwear. Will definitely visit again.
Roseann O'Hanlon
I visited step right this past week for heel pain I have had for well over a year now. Peter did a very thorough assessment and gave me great advice about things to help. I also got insoles and a pair of trainers and the difference already after only 3 days is remarkable I can't get over it. My pain level is dramatically reduced, during the day almost none at all. Wish I had visited sooner!! Highly recommended!!!
Don’t let foot pain hold you back
Take the first step toward lasting comfort with expert care at Step Right.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get my assessment?
Our foot and gait asessessments are in our Waterford City location. You can book online at any time above or call us on 085-1194923 Tuesday to Friday 9-5 and saturdays 9-4
How long does the assessment take?
Around 40 minutes.
How long before I get my custom orthotics?
Approximately 10 days from your assessment to collection.
Do my orthotics come with follow-up care?
Yes. The cost includes check-ups and any adjustments needed to get the fit right.
Can I use my orthotics in different shoes?
In many cases, yes. We’ll advise you on the best footwear and may recommend specific styles that work particularly well with your orthotics.
Do you provide orthotics for sport or work boots?
Yes. We regularly fit orthotics for runners, walkers and those in safety footwear such as construction and factory workers.
Do you see children?
Yes, we regularly work with children and teenagers with growing pains, sports-related issues and foot posture concerns.