Doctor Karl Extra Large Orthopedic Shoe

• Soft, natural leather
• Velcro
• Extra volume
• Removable insole for Orthesis
• Upper heelsoft heel
• Ultra-light, wide-base PU sole
• Sole with dual arch support system
• Soft cuff with foam lining for greater ankle comfort
• Soft lining with silver ions (Silver ions - they fight bacteria and fungi and prevent unpleasant odors).

 CHOOSING THE RIGHT FOOTWEAR IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT FOR PROTECTION.
IN THE EVENT OF INJURIES CAUSED BY INCORRECT POSITIONING, PRESSURE, ETC.
OR DEFORMATION.
To help achieve these objectives, Portugal's Association for the Protection of Diabetics has created the
APDP - Healthy Footwear Program - drawing on its extensive experience in foot care. This program aims to
award the "APDP - Healthy Footwear" label to footwear models that meet the following criteria
and, secondly, to inform the general public about the aspects to be taken into account when choosing footwear.
that should be taken into account when purchasing footwear to ensure healthy feet.
The basic characteristics to be taken into account for healthy footwear are correct width, length and height.
and a fit that ensures a good adaptation of the shoe to the foot. Similarly, the materials used for the
sole and insole, as well as the height of the heel, all require careful attention.
attention.

ORTOMEDICAL® by ARCOPEDICO® SHOES EFFECTIVELY COMPLY WITH THE CRITERIA DEFINED BY THE APDP FOR HEALTHY SHOES

- Shoe base width equivalent to foot width
- Wide, high, rounded toe, allowing fingers to be placed and moved without causing discomfort
pressure and leaving a space of about 1 cm between the tip and the tip of the longest finger
- Shoe body made of natural leather or appropriate materials (shoe
with soft lining and no internal seams
- Heel with stable upper heel cap that supports the heel, and cuffs that accompany but do not support the heel
ankles and Achilles tendon
- Closure with laces or Velcro straps, allowing tightening and adjustment throughout the day
in case of edema. The foot should be neither too tight nor too loose in the shoe during the day.
walking
- Semi-rigid insole and sole, made of non-slip (rubber or polyurethane) and shock-absorbing materials
- The sole should be 0.5-1 cm thick in the forefoot area
- The heel must be stable and less than 2 cm (men) and 4 cm (women) thick.

Removable semi-rigid insole
- can be removed for better shoe cleaning
- can be fitted with customized insoles

soft, natural leather
- adapts to minor foot deformities
- reduces pressure on the top of the toes in the case of small toes
and stiff toes
- reduces callus pressure

velcro straps
- allows you to put on and take off your shoes
more easily
- adapts to changing weather conditions
foot volume throughout the day

extra volume
- prevents the shoe from exerting pressure on the tops of the fingers
- reduces callus formation
- allows for customized insoles