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High Street Shoe Repair • Salem, Oregon • Serving customers across the USA
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High Street Shoe Repair • Salem, Oregon • Serving customers across the USA
We specialize in custom shoe lifts for leg length discrepancy, uneven legs, short leg syndrome, and orthopedic shoe build-ups. This is one of our most popular services.
We have completed tens of thousands of shoe lifts over many years for customers all over the USA. Some of our customers have been using this service from us for more than 30 years.
If one leg is shorter than the other, the right shoe lift can help improve balance, comfort, posture, and gait. Many physicians, chiropractors, podiatrists, and therapists recommend shoe lifts for leg length discrepancy.
Our custom shoe lifts are made for real-world daily use. We work on dress shoes, work boots, many athletic shoes, golf shoes, and many other everyday styles. The goal is not only function, but also a natural-looking result.
For most customers, USPS Priority Mail works very well. A large Priority Mail Tyvek envelope is often enough for one shoe. The Post Office also has free boxes if you are sending more than that.
Ready to begin? Use our shipping form and send your shoes to us.
Prices below are per shoe and include return shipping.
| Lift Height | Price Per Shoe | Lift Height | Price Per Shoe |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4" full sole lift | $81.00 | 5-6 mm full sole lift | $81.00 |
| 3/8" full sole lift | $85.00 | 7-10 mm full sole lift | $85.00 |
| 1/2" full sole lift | $89.00 | 11-14 mm full sole lift | $89.00 |
| 5/8" full sole lift | $93.00 | 15-16 mm full sole lift | $93.00 |
| 3/4" full sole lift | $95.00 | 17-19 mm full sole lift | $95.00 |
| 7/8" full sole lift | $97.00 | 20-22 mm full sole lift | $97.00 |
| 1" full sole lift | $102.00 | 23-25 mm full sole lift | $102.00 |
| 1 1/8" full sole lift | $106.00 | 26-33 mm full sole lift | $110.00 |
| 1 1/4" full sole lift | $110.00 | 34-40 mm full sole lift | $118.00 |
| 1 3/8" full sole lift | $114.00 | Over 40 mm | Email us |
| 1 1/2" full sole lift | $118.00 | ||
| 1 5/8" full sole lift | $125.00 | ||
| 1 3/4" full sole lift | $129.00 | ||
| 2" full sole lift | $140.00 | ||
| 2 1/4" full sole lift | $151.00 | ||
| 2 3/8" full sole lift | $158.00 | ||
| 2 1/2" full sole lift | $148.00 | ||
| 2 3/4" full sole lift | $162.00 | ||
| 2 7/8" full sole lift | $173.00 | ||
| 3" full sole lift | $176.00 | ||
| Over 3" | Email us |
For lifts over 3 inches, unusual shoes, or special requests, please email us first.
These are some of the most common questions we get from customers around the country.
A shoe lift is a custom build-up added to one shoe to compensate for a leg length difference. This can help improve balance, comfort, posture, and walking alignment.
We can put a lift into almost any sole, including many molded soles, unit soles, one-piece soles, work boots, dress shoes, golf shoes, and many athletic shoes.
Yes. Keep in mind that our lifts are smooth-edged. Some athletic shoes have heavily sculpted edges, and while we can often shape the lift to follow those lines, smoother-edged shoes generally blend better.
Yes. Danner, Red Wing, Carolina, Belleville, Blundstone, and many other work boots are no problem.
Yes. We have done many golf shoes and there is no extra charge for that.
Usually no. Many customers already know the amount they need because a doctor, chiropractor, podiatrist, or therapist has measured them. If you are unsure of your lift height, it is best to get measured first.
Most customers send us the measurement they were given by a healthcare professional. If you do not know the exact amount, we recommend that you get properly evaluated before mailing your shoes. You can also read our guide here: Who can measure my leg length difference?
In many cases, a full sole lift gives better balance and a more natural result than lifting only the heel. Unless a clinician has recommended something different, full sole lifts are often the better all-around choice.
For larger corrections, an external lift is usually the better solution. Internal lifts are limited by shoe depth and can crowd the foot. External lifts allow more correction while preserving comfort.
We shape and blend the lift as cleanly as possible. In most cases, the result looks natural, especially when the shoe has a simple sole edge.
Yes. In most cases, we remove the original sole, add the lift, and then put the original sole back on. This helps both shoes continue to match.
Very durable. We use professional-grade materials and adhesives designed for real daily wear. Here in western Oregon, we get a lot of rain, and our methods have proven themselves over many years.
Our work is designed to hold up in real weather conditions. If our adhesives did not perform in wet weather, we would not still be doing this after all these years.
Many people seek shoe lifts because uneven leg length can contribute to discomfort higher up the chain, including the knees, hips, and back. A properly prescribed lift can help restore balance and reduce strain.
Many customers use their lifts in everyday walking shoes, work shoes, and athletic shoes. Activity tolerance depends on the person, the shoe, and the amount of correction.
Some people adapt immediately, while others do better building up gradually, especially when the discrepancy has been present for a long time. That decision is best made with your healthcare provider.
There are only a few that we usually cannot do: Birkenstock Footprints, track shoes with cleats or spikes, shoes with exposed springs, and shoes with exposed air pockets. Embedded air pockets are often fine. If you are unsure, email us a photo and we will gladly take a look.
Sorry, we only ship within the USA.
Turnaround is usually fast once we receive your shoes. Shipping within the USA by Priority Mail is often about 2 to 4 days each way.
We only need the shoe that needs the lift, the left or the right.
Print and complete our shipping form, package your shoes, and mail them to us. We will take care of the rest.
Print the shipping form, send us your shoes, and we will take care of the rest.
“How good is High Street Shoe Repair? I live in the 4th largest city in the nation, Houston, Texas, but send my boots to High Street. They do outstanding work for my sole and heel build-up. Their product is always the same, perfect.”
“They have done at least 10 sole lifts for me. Not a single problem. Reasonable rates.”
“This guy knows his stuff. Every time I have used his services, the work has been perfect. Without a doubt, I would feel confident to take any pair of shoes to High Street Shoe.”
“Thank you so very much for the fantastic job that you did by adding shoe lifts to my shoes. My back pain was so bad I was considering surgery, but no more, thanks to you folks.”
