Footlab+

20/01/2026

PSA: Orthotics can (and should) fit in footy boots!

✔️ Many modern football boots have removable insoles
✔️ With the right boot selection, orthotics can improve stability and comfort
✔️ They can also help manage heel pain, arch pain and ankle issues during training and games

The key is choosing a boot with: adequate depth, a stable base and the right fit (length and width - get measured and don't guess!)

If your orthotics don’t fit comfortably, don’t force it — it may be the boot (not the orthotic) that needs changing.

06/01/2026

Does your to-do list look like this?!

⭐️ School shoes
⭐️ Footy boots
⭐️ Uniforms
⭐️ Books?
⭐️Registration day

As the season approaches, kid's school and sports shoe stock reduces quickly, particularly in junior sizes. Leaving footwear until the last minute often means limited choice or unsuitable options.

It’s also important to note that running shoes are not appropriate for footy or basketball training. These sports place different demands on growing feet, including:

- frequent direction changes
- lateral forces
- harder or uneven playing surfaces

Footwear that isn’t designed for these demands can increase the risk of foot, ankle and lower limb injuries.

👟 Having your child fitted in the correct footwear early can support comfort, performance and injury prevention throughout the season.

If you’re unsure what shoe is appropriate for your child’s sport or foot type, we’re happy to help.

22/12/2025

We’re open during the Christmas & New Year Holiday period!

To book an appointment, please call 9870 1301 👣

Merry Christmas from all of us at Footlab+!
🎅🏼🎄⭐️

25/11/2025

We’re expanding our team in a very exciting way 👀

14/11/2025

Summer is coming (ahem, Melbourne?), which means it’s almost sandal season!

Are your heels feeling dry, cracked or a bit neglected after winter? You’re definitely not alone!

Here’s some tips on how to get them smooth, healthy and summer-ready 🌞

17/10/2025

Friday goodies for the team 💙

16/10/2025

We see these footwear problems again and again. Could some small changes to your footwear change how your body feels?

15/10/2025

Footlab+ wouldn’t be where it is without our team. Thank you to our incredible staff 👏🏻👏🏻

12/10/2025

Common misconceptions about Podiatry, cleared up by the experts!

12/10/2025

Podiatry Week 2025 starts tomorrow!💙

We’re celebrating our incredible podiatrists during Pod Week — the ones keeping feet moving, runners running and patients pain-free every day.

From complex rehab to simple comfort, they make a difference with every step.

Here’s to the Footlab+ team — passionate, skilled and always raising the bar in podiatry.

07/10/2025

03/10/2025

In-house professional development led by Senior Podiatrist Brennan, followed by a team visit to .run in Blackburn ✅