Dress Specialty Orthoses
Below is a description of our Dress Specialty Orthoses. The default specifications for each device is listed on the back of our prescription form.
Cobra
This low profile device is made from durable polypropylene and is designed for heeled women’s shoes. ProLab's Cobra orthoses are functionally-corrected and then sculptured into a cobra-pad design. This flexible shape allows the device to fit in high-heeled shoes and provide gentle midtarsal joint control and metatarsal head cushioning. A nylene topcover helps minimize movement of the device in the shoe and provides cushioning.
Graphite Dress
Graphite Dress orthoses are made with a narrower profile than the standard Graphite Functional device, but still maintains functional corrections. The Graphite Dress device provides greater control and surface contact with the foot than the Cobra, but may not be as versatile as the Cobra in fitting a variety of shoes with different heel heights. The Graphite Dress fits into women's stylish shoes with a heel up to 1.5 inches.
Holethotic
The Holethotic, our most popular dress shoe orthosis, is a polypropylene device designed to control midtarsal joint motion. This is especially important for the diagnosis of plantar fasciitis. The Holethotic is ideal for patients who wear low-to-moderate-heeled dress shoes (lower than 1.25 inches), including loafers. The Holethotic incorporates a hole-type post in the heel of the orthoses, allowing the foot to sit low while preventing "walk out" during propulsion.