Shoe Lift Blog by Lilburn Shoe

Correcting a Leg Length Discrepancy or LLD is needed when there is a significant difference between the lengths of limbs. It may be as much as several centimeters or inches, and it’s likely most noticeable in legs. For this difference some people have great success getting a custom shoe lift or a custom heel lift, other opt for bone-shortening or lengthening Read More

What is a leg length discrepancy? Leg length discrepancy (LLD) is also known as short leg syndrome, leg length insufficiency, leg length deficiency or anisomelia is when your legs are of unequal lengths.

Sometimes a Leg length discrepancy (LLD) can exist from birth, or it can be developed in adult life. Short leg syndrome in most cases is the actual leg bones that Read More.

Diabetic Neuropathy has been my primary focus because the problems were obvious, and you could see the results fairly quickly. I would estimate that 80-90% of the results were positive, but Full-Length orthotics on the other hand, not so much!

Most orthotics are functional or in other words are designed to control abnormal motion, which requires the device to be thicker and more Read More.

“Honeycombing” an elevation is an ideal way to decrease the weight of higher elevations. It will also create more shock absorption, and flexibility for runners. However, it can also slightly reduce the  Read More

A shoe lift is an external shoe elevation on footwear which lifts the heel and the ball of the foot. A shoe lift can be an internal heel lift or external custom shoe lift depending on the height of the lift. External elevations and heel lifts involves splitting the existing sole on the shoe, adding the lift, the result Read More.

Shoe repair eases the burden on the environment by keeping the shoes in service for years instead of going to the landfill. According to a congressional report, you create a natural, custom fit when you continually wear a pair of shoes. 

This natural, custom fit helps to distribute your body weight evenly, which can help to improve your posture, make you feel more comfortable, and it also contributes to your Read More.

Years ago, customer with a 2” external shoe lift sent me a shoe with a brown upper and a vanilla-colored sole. In most cases the idea was to match the elevation to the color of the existing sole. This customer requested that the 1” layer be brown in color to Read More.

Did you know that slip-on shoes are too tight? If they weren’t they’d be called slip-offs! Your feet are dynamic, a shoe is static. A slip-on shoe utilizes the spreading of your foot to force the heel into the Heel Seat of the shoe. “Penny Loafers” have that band where the “Penny” goes for reasons other than showing off that Read More.

Grey and White Shoe Lift - Left-min. A picture for Lilburn Shoe Repair & Pedorthic of a handmakes shoe lift to correct a leg length discrepancy.

Did you notice that Grandpa seems to get a little shorter every year at Thanksgiving? Have you noticed that your feet get bigger as time goes by? They don’t change in size, necessarily. But feet may get wider, not longer, as we age. There is a reason for Read More.

 

Mark Watson
Mark Watson
2022-11-16
The workmanship was unbelievable! At best I was hoping that it wouldn’t look weird, but I’m blown away by how you would never know it was lifted! I am so happy! The price was very reasonable considering the talent level you receive! 5 stars indeed!!!!!
kelly williams
kelly williams
2022-11-15
After breaking my leg I was lost on what to do for special shoes . I found this company and couldn’t be happier . The shoes are done so well and done fast . The workmanship is amazing . I will be sending all of my shoes to them for modifications
Poppy Boy
Poppy Boy
2022-11-05
Sent "Old Dude" Buddy 2 pairs of Hey Dude shoes. Added 5/8" lift to each shoe. Super job, they look great. Color match and contours to the soles were great. Free shipping both ways back in 10 days. I'm sending a few more pairs their way. Poppy Boy
Tom Bissell
Tom Bissell
2022-11-01
I've used their services multiple Times. Their work is superb. The price is excellent. Turn around time is fast.
Lisa Pianka
Lisa Pianka
2022-11-01
Once again a wonderful job, putting 1/2 external lifts on a pair of black oxfords type shoes. The work was done quickly and shipped back in about a week. Super!
Specialk 94
Specialk 94
2022-10-24
Wow wow wow. I cannot believe my eyes. Truly it has been a nightmare trying to find someone to properly lift my husband's shoes without completely destroying them. I was about to give up and learn how to do it myself when I came accross a video on YouTube from Lilburn. They did the job and then some the shoes look fantastic he was able to split and keep the bottom of the shoe and traction intact which is what we needed, on top of that the lift was custom matched to look like the shoe you can barely tell. We are sooo grateful for your work. Truly I pray God blesses you for sharing your talents.
Sharon Nicholas
Sharon Nicholas
2022-10-12
Very professional, excellent work and very fast. I highly recommend using this business.
Frem Boustany
Frem Boustany
2022-10-04
Exceptional work done with beautiful craftsmanship. Quick service, beautiful shines shoes. Perfect!
Mimi Stone
Mimi Stone
2022-10-04
Lilburn Shoe is Absolutely the Best! They provide quality workmanship, have a fast return of the shoes, and they are always very helpful and easy to do business with! I am so glad I found Lilburn Shoes on the internet!
Kolyo Vanchev
Kolyo Vanchev
2022-10-01
I’ve been getting external shoe lifts for about a decade and I have never had a better experience than with Buddy. Buddy has worked on a few pairs of shoes for me in the past year and I am extremely thankful I found his shop. The quality of the work and is excellent and the customer service is great. All of the shoes I’ve gotten lifted by Buddy look and function excellently. I would definitely recommend Lilburn Shoe Repair to anyone I know. Edit: added pictures of the most recent pair Buddy worked on for me. I’ve been going to Buddy for external lifts for over 2 years and I couldn’t be happier!