ZeroSole

22/10/2026

Semi-compressed felt has an important role in offloading, particularly for short-term relief around localised pressure points and digital lesions.

But repeated weight-bearing can cause it to compress, flatten or shift, reducing its effectiveness over time.

So when should you consider an alternative?

- Short-term relief: Semi-compressed felt can be useful for localised offloading.
- Ongoing plantar offloading: A durable, modular insole such as ZeroSole offers a customisable, chairside alternative.
- More complex presentations: A fully bespoke or functional musculoskeletal orthotics may be needed.

Ultimately, it’s about choosing the right approach for the individual patient.

Read more in our guide: https://zero-sole.com/blogs/news/semi-compressed-felt-for-offloading-when-to-use-it-and-when-to-consider-an-alternative

20/10/2026

We often get asked, 'What’s the thinking behind the ZeroSole design?'

Well, it allows podiatrists to customise offloading around an individual pressure point in just three steps:

- Identify: Locate the area that needs offloading.
- Customise: Remove the relevant hexagonal cells by hand to create space under the pressure point (no specialist equipment needed).
- Assess: Check the patient’s response when standing and walking. Pain reduction should be immediate once the area is effectively offloaded.

It’s a practical way to tailor offloading to the individual, right there in the clinic.

Find out more about ZeroSole: https://zero-sole.com/products/zerosole-reliever

15/10/2026

A good idea is a starting point. We wanted to make sure our idea was backed by research too 🦶

When we developed ZeroSole, we wanted to create a practical way to provide targeted offloading. We also wanted to understand how our removable-cell design affected plantar pressure.

That’s why we worked with research partners, including ATiC, to put our design to the test.

The pressure-mapping research found an 𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟴% 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 in peak plantar pressure when ZeroSole was customised to create a targeted offloading cavity.

We knew the design worked practically, but having the hard data behind it makes all the difference.

Read more on our research: https://zero-sole.com/pages/our-research

08/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the SMAE Institute 2026 Annual Convention to learn more about ZeroSole!

It was great to chat with so many practitioners and hear how you’re approaching offloading in everyday practice.

We had some particularly interesting conversations about the gap between temporary padding and longer-term solutions, and where a simple, chairside option like ZeroSole can fit in.

We always find these conversations really useful - hearing what works in practice and what can be challenging.

Looking forward to meeting more of you at the next one!

28/09/2026

Great to see so many of you at the Alliance Annual Conference at the weekend. 👋

Thank you to everyone who came over for a chat. We love hearing your feedback and the positive outcomes you've had using ZeroSole in your clinics.

Looking forward to getting back on the road again on Friday for the SMAE 2026 Annual Conference. If you're attending, come and say hello 😊

We'll be happy to give one-to-one product demos and answer any questions you might have on ZeroSole, offloading in general, or any specific case scenarios you'd like to talk through where ZeroSole/offloading could help.

We look forward to seeing you there!

24/09/2026

2 days to go! 👋

We’re heading to the Alliance Annual Conference this weekend.

We'll will be at the ZeroSole trade stand on 26–27 September, ready to chat all things pressure relief, chairside offloading and clinical practice.

If you’re attending, come say hello, take a look at ZeroSole, and chat with the team.

📍 Leonardo Hotel Hinckley Island
📅 26–27 September

See you there!

23/09/2026

Chairside offloading allows practitioners to identify a pressure point, create a targeted offloading cavity and assess the patient's response during the appointment.

ZeroSole can be customised chairside by removing individual cells to create an offloading cavity beneath a specific plantar pressure point.

We've put together a practical guide covering when chairside offloading may be appropriate, how to identify the pressure point and how different offloading options compare.

Read the guide →

Learn how chairside off-loading can provide targeted pressure relief in podiatry, with practical guidance on fitting and choosing the right approach.

15/09/2026

𝗚𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻? 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁.

Corns develop in response to repeated mechanical stress. So if the pressure causing the corn is still there, removing the hard skin may only provide temporary relief.

There are several ways to reduce pressure, depending on where the corn is and what's causing it, from changing footwear and professional debridement to temporary padding or targeted off-loading.

In our latest guide, ZeroSole co-founder and practising podiatrist Heather Smart explains different approaches to relieving pressure from a corn, including the difference between cushioning and off-loading.

Read the full guide →

Learn how to relieve pressure from a painful corn, including footwear changes, debridement, cushioning and targeted off-loading options.

14/09/2026

We’re heading to the Alliance Annual Conference on 26th September 👋

If you'll be there, visit the ZeroSole trade stand to talk with us about targeted offloading and learn how ZeroSole can be customised chairside.

📍 Leonardo Hotel Hinckley Island
📅 26–27 September 2026

Will we see you there?

23/06/2026

Having worked as podiatrists in private practice, we know that not everyone has the luxury of having clinic storage space. While our goal is to provide immediate, offloading prescriptions for patients at point of care, keeping a full stock cupboard of insoles isn’t always practical, especially if you run a mobile practice.

To accommodate this, we are trialling a new 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 specifically for private practitioners.

It allows you to recommend our offloading insoles without needing to hold any physical stock. Your patients get the customisable offloading they need delivered directly to them, and you maintain your clinical oversight.

We are looking for a small group of private practitioners to test this new, commission-based system with us and provide feedback. If you would like to help us trial the referral option, please send us a direct message with your professional details, so we can sign you up.

For those who prefer to keep physical stock on hand, nothing is changing. Our standard wholesale ordering remains fully available! 😊