Creating affordable, accessible insoles for those with CMT

Our passion is crafting personalized 3D-printed insoles to enhance comfort and mobility for CMT patients.

Specialized insoles for CMT

We create custom insoles tailored to each person's unique foot structure and support needs. Using 3D scanning and digital modeling, we design insoles specifically for people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth to improve comfort and mobility.

Thoughtful design

Our goal is to combine thoughtful design principles and emerging 3D printing technology to create assistive devices.

Latest technology

By leveraging 3D scanning and printing, we can create highly customized insoles tailored to each individual's needs with precision and accuracy.

Custom orthotics

Ferrofoot utilizes state-of-the-art 3D scanning and printing technology to create fully customized orthotics for people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. We collaborate closely with CMT patients and medical experts to refine our designs through extensive real-world testing and feedback. The goal is to provide insoles that deliver comfort, support, stability, and impact absorption tailored to each individual's needs.

Key features

Our orthotics are specially engineered with a set of essential features to address common foot problems resulting from CMT.

Balanced support

Carefully designed arch supports redistribute weight for enhanced comfort and stability.

Targeted cushioning

Strategic cushioning pads relieve pressure on sensitive areas of the feet.

Superb shock absorption

Our TPU effectively absorbs impact to reduce pain and fatigue.

3D customization

Every orthotic is tailored to match individual foot shape for unbeatable comfort and function.

Patient-centered process

We involve CMT patients at all stages to iteratively improve designs based on real user feedback and testing.

Hi, I’m Stylianos Vafiadis and am a senior at the Nueva School. I have Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, which inspired me to start Ferrofoot—an initiative to design affordable, 3D-printed insoles for people like me. I’m currently conducting research at UCSF on Schwann cells and CMT, where I’m learning more about the science behind the condition. My goal is to combine personal experience with research and design to create tools that truly help the CMT community.

Hi, my name is Gavin Zhang and I am a Freshman at Cornell. I have worked in various biology research settings such as food testing, and working with Drosophila and or C. elegans. As Ferrofoot utilizes design and research, I was particularly drawn to the mission and have been working on it for 3 years.

Contact us today

Get expert guidance on selecting the correct custom insole fit from our highly trained specialists. Reach out now to start your recovery journey.

Email us

Send us a message with your questions or to request more information, and we will respond within 24 hours.

Email

styvafi@nuevaschool.org

Phone

1-650-303-7432