'False feet': an alternative to expensive surgical shoes

A method of 'equalising' unequal sized and shaped feet to allow the use of normal shoes of equal size, and permit the purchase of a 'pair' of shoes is described. This makes available a greater choice of normal styles and colours for patients with deformed and unequal feet. It is contrasted with the provision of custom-made surgical shoes and the purchase of two pairs of unequal size shop shoes. The patients and their parents were pleased with the results and the cost savings were considerable.