SoleScience
SoleScience is a Canadian Certified Pedorthist practice in London, Ontario that designs, fabricates, and fits custom foot orthotics and orthopedic footwear for patients across Southwestern Ontario and Toronto. It also provides gait analysis, bracing, compression therapy, and diabetic foot assessments at 11 clinic locations.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2002
- HeadquartersLondon, Canada
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What SoleScience does
SoleScience is a Canadian Certified Pedorthist practice founded in 2002 by Dr. Colin Dombroski (PhD) and headquartered in London, Ontario. It diagnoses and treats foot and lower-limb biomechanical problems through custom-fabricated orthotics, gait analysis, footwear prescription, bracing, and compression therapy, serving patients across Southwestern Ontario and Toronto. Core products are Custom Orthotics & Orthotic Insoles, prescribed on the basis of the proprietary GAiT Profile assessment (combining foot classification, pressure mapping, and biomechanical testing), supported by orthopedic and performance footwear, medical-grade compression garments, and specialized service lines for women, men, children, diabetic patients, athletes, and arthritis patients.
The company fabricates orthotics in-house at its Maitland Street location using 3D volumetric casting, Voxelcare EVA milling, 3D filament printing, and thermomoldable plastics, enabling a 3-5 day turnaround. Sales occur through 11 clinic locations (including embedded positions within Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic and multiple physiotherapy and hospital partners), supplemented by a shopsolescience.ca e-commerce storefront. Pricing is structured at $599 for a first pair of custom orthotics, $350 for a second pair within three months, $90 for an assessment-only consult, and free 10-minute phone consultations to drive top-of-funnel demand. Distribution leverages physician and physiotherapist referrals (with formal referral workflows, professional reports, and WSIB/ODSP/NIHB coordination), running clinics, blog/SEO content, and the firm supports the Give Program for uninsured patients in need.
The business is privately held and founder-controlled with no disclosed outside investors, M&A, or funding rounds. Research collaborations with Western University's Wolf Orthopaedic and Biomechanics Lab have produced peer-reviewed studies, including a 2019 biplane fluoroscopy comparison of soft and rigid orthotics. Revenue is generated from in-clinic orthotic and assessment fees, footwear and compression product sales, and ancillary services such as bracing and run clinics, with no direct insurance billing infrastructure.
SoleScience firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SoleScience
- Legal name
- SoleScience Inc.
- Website
- https://solescience.ca
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2002
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- SoleScience is a Canadian Certified Pedorthist practice in London, Ontario that designs, fabricates, and fits custom foot orthotics and orthopedic footwear for patients across Southwestern Ontario and Toronto. It also provides gait analysis, bracing, compression therapy, and diabetic foot assessments at 11 clinic locations.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SoleScience industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Pedorthic Services
- NAICS
- Offices of Podiatrists (621391), Footwear Manufacturing (3162), Shoe Retailers (458210)
- SIC
- Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Retail-Shoe Stores (5661)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Orthotics & Bracing (AFO/KAFO, Spinal, Soft Goods Supports) (HLAHAMAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Foot & Ankle (HLAKALAG), Comfort, Orthopedic & Medical Footwear Retail (CRAAADAG), Orthotics & Bracing (Spinal/Lower/Upper Extremity Orthoses) (HLAHAEAI)
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Where SoleScience is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- London
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices11 records
Markets served
SoleScience business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Custom Orthotics Sales: Primary revenue stream from custom-made foot orthotics. One pair priced at $599, second pair within three months at $350. Includes follow-up adjustments provided free. Orthotics are fabricated in-house with 3-5 day turnaround.
- Clinical Assessment Services: Comprehensive biomechanical assessments, gait analysis, and footwear consultations. Assessment fee of $90 if orthotics are not required. Free 10-minute phone consultations available for potential patients.
- Compression Garments: Sale of compression socks and stockings (Sigvaris, Sockwell brands) for medical, athletic, and comfort use. Nonmedical compression available without prescription.
- Performance/Orthopedic Footwear: Sale of orthopedic and performance footwear through in-store and online (shopsolescience.ca) channels. Footwear matched to foot conditions including nerve pain, bunion pain, and general foot pain.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Custom Orthotics - First Pair |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Custom Orthotics - Second Pair |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Assessment Without Orthotics |
| Freemium | Pay-as-you-go | Free Phone Consultation |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
SoleScience product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SoleScience is a Canadian Certified Pedorthist practice that designs, fabricates, and dispenses custom-made foot orthotics and orthotic insoles based on proprietary GAiT Profile gait and biomechanical assessments. The practice also sells orthopedic and performance footwear and compression socks/stockings, provides bracing for lower-limb conditions, runs seasonal running clinics, and offers diabetic foot screening, all delivered through 11 clinic locations across Southwestern Ontario and Toronto plus an online shop.
Product overview
SoleScience is a pedorthic healthcare practice offering custom orthotics and gait-analysis services. The core offering is Custom Orthotics & Orthotic Insoles, a custom-manufactured device prescribed and fabricated based on the proprietary GAiT Profile (Gait Analysis and Individual Testing) diagnostic assessment. These two products form the center of the offering: the GAiT Profile determines the treatment plan, and Custom Orthotics delivers the physical intervention. Supporting the core products are Orthopedic & Performance Footwear (matched to foot conditions and orthotic compatibility), Compression Socks & Stockings (medical and non-medical grades from Sigvaris/Sockwell), and Bracing Services (custom and off-the-shelf for knee and ankle conditions). Specialized orthotic services are offered for distinct demographic groups: Custom Orthotics for Women, Custom Orthotics for Men, and Custom Orthotics & Footwear for Kids. Additional services include Diabetic Foot Assessments, Run Clinics (seasonal training programs), and the Give Program (charitable care for uninsured patients). Appointments are booked online via a third-party scheduling platform, with 11 clinic locations across Southwestern Ontario and Toronto. Pricing for custom orthotics starts at $599 for the first pair, with a second pair at $350 within three months, and a free initial phone consultation is available.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Custom Orthotics & Orthotic Insoles Custom-made foot orthotics fabricated in-house from materials including EVA, neoprene, plastazote, and polyethylene using 3D volumetric casting, EVA milling (Voxelcare), 3D filament printing, and thermomoldable plastics. Designed to reduce tissue stress, redistribute pressure, and address foot pain, arthritis, Morton's neuroma, plantar fasciitis, and other lower-limb conditions. First pair $599; second pair $350 within three months; assessment is included with orthotic purchase.
- GAiT Profile (Gait Analysis and Individual Testing) Proprietary clinical assessment combining foot-type classification, foot-pressure mapping (F-Scan/Pedograph), 2D scans, and muscle strength and flexibility testing to generate a personalized gait profile that guides orthotic prescription and footwear recommendations. Delivered by Canadian Certified Pedorthists as part of the 50-minute comprehensive appointment.
- Orthopedic & Performance Footwear Specialized orthopedic and athletic footwear selected and matched to the patient's foot condition, foot type, biomechanics, and orthotic compatibility, available for purchase in-store and online through the SoleScience shop.
- Compression Socks & Stockings Medical-grade and non-medical compression garments (Sigvaris, Sockwell, and other brands) for improving leg circulation, reducing swelling, and relieving tired or painful legs, available in graduated, anti-embolism, and non-medical support types via in-store fitting and online purchase.
- Bracing Services Custom and off-the-shelf bracing solutions for conditions including medial knee osteoarthritis, ankle instability, and other lower-limb musculoskeletal issues, often used in combination with orthotics.
- Diabetic Foot Assessments Screening assessments for diabetic patients, including a 60-second diabetic foot screen, to identify risk factors, prevent ulceration, and coordinate care with prescribing physicians.
- Run Clinics Seasonal winter running training programs (5K–10K, half marathon, marathon) combining coaching with injury-prevention education including mobility, movement screening, and foot strengthening, offered as a paid community service.
- Custom Orthotics for Women Custom orthotics and footwear solutions tailored to the shape, arch structure, and footwear preferences of women's feet, addressing dress shoes, athletic footwear, and casual options.
- Custom Orthotics for Men Custom orthotics and footwear solutions designed for men's foot mechanics, supporting work boots, dress shoes, and athletic footwear across daily and performance use cases.
- Custom Orthotics & Footwear for Kids Orthotic solutions for children, including heat-moldable off-the-shelf devices and custom orthotics for cases involving deformity, congenital conditions, or elevated weight, with a focus on delaying or avoiding long-term orthotic dependence where possible.
- Give Program Charitable program providing free or subsidized custom orthotic services to individuals at high risk of injury, osteoarthritis, or diabetic foot complications who lack means to pay, accepting a limited number of cases per month.
Quantifiable outcome
- Orthotics typically last 2-4 years depending on materials and wear patterns
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use SoleScience
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
SoleScience technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
SoleScience partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Operation Walk CanadaminorNot-for-profit organization providing hip and knee replacement surgeries to patients in developing countries (Guatemala, Ecuador). SoleScience provides post-operative pedorthic care and footwear modifications including shoe lifts for leg length discrepancies and congenital deformities. SoleScience participated in missions to Ecuador (2015) and Guatemala (2016).
- Wolf Orthopaedic and Biomechanics Lab at Western UniversitycoreResearch collaboration with the Wolf Orthopaedic and Biomechanics Lab at Western University. Joint study on effects of custom orthotics and bracing on medial knee osteoarthritis. Published research in peer-reviewed journals.
- Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic at Western UniversitycoreLong-standing partnership with Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic, one of the top sports medicine clinics in Southwestern Ontario. SoleScience operates pedorthic services within the clinic, serving athletes with specialized orthotic needs.
- VON Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic (Port Elgin)minorSatellite clinic location every 2nd Tuesday for patients in the Port Elgin area.
- Forest Physiotherapy (Mount Forest)minorSatellite clinic location on Wednesdays for patients in the Mount Forest area.
- Physiotherapy Alliance (Goderich)minorSatellite clinic location on Thursdays for patients in the Goderich area.
- Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic (Wallaceburg)minorSatellite clinic location every 3rd Tuesday for patients in the Wallaceburg area.
- South Huron Hospital Physio Department (Exeter)minorSatellite clinic location on Thursdays for patients in the Exeter area.
- Ilderton Family MedicalminorSatellite clinic location on Wednesdays for patients in the Ilderton area.
- Physiotherapy On Bay (Toronto)minorSatellite clinic location in Toronto staffed by Pedorthist Paula Toye.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
SoleScience competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Kintec Footwear + Orthotics: Canadian chain combining custom orthotics services with specialty footwear retail. Operates multiple locations across Western Canada with in-house manufacturing, serving the same dual clinical/retail model as SoleScience but at significantly larger scale.
- The Orthotic Group: Canadian manufacturer and supplier of custom orthotics to clinicians across North America. Comparable in core custom orthotic manufacturing and clinical assessment methodology, though distributes through partner clinics rather than operating its own retail locations.
- Foot Levelers: US-based custom orthotics manufacturer with a practitioner network model. SoleScience is comparable in its custom-fabrication focus and clinical assessment approach, though Foot Levelers operates at larger scale via chiropractor/podiatrist distribution.
- Paris Orthotics Ltd: Canadian custom orthotics manufacturer serving clinicians and patients across British Columbia and Western Canada. Comparable in in-house fabrication capabilities and clinical-grade custom orthotic production.
- Sole Supports: US-based custom orthotics manufacturer with practitioner-only distribution and clinical-grade casting protocols. Comparable to SoleScience's in-house fabrication model and biomechanics-focused assessment approach.
Broad incumbents
- Dr. Scholl's (Bayer): Mass-market foot care brand owned by Bayer offering OTC insoles and foot care products. Not a direct competitor for clinical custom orthotics, but represents the dominant consumer-brand alternative that competes for the same patient awareness and OTC insole spend.
- Superfeet Worldwide: Premium OTC insole manufacturer with retail distribution and professional-channel partnerships. Competes with SoleScience for the athletic/comfort insole segment but does not offer custom prescription orthotics.
- Powerstep: OTC orthotic insole brand with broad retail and professional distribution. Comparable in serving foot pain and biomechanical support needs but at a lower price point and without clinical assessment services.
- Bauerfeind: German medical device manufacturer producing orthoses, braces, compression stockings, and insoles. Comparable in product categories (orthotics, bracing, compression) and clinical-grade positioning, but at global scale with broader orthopedic focus.
Emerging players
- Upsteps: DTC custom insole startup using smartphone-based foot scanning and direct-to-consumer shipping. Competes with SoleScience's traditional clinic-based assessment model on convenience and price.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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SoleScience leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
SoleScience funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about SoleScience
What does SoleScience do?
SoleScience is a Canadian Certified Pedorthist practice that designs, fabricates, and dispenses custom-made foot orthotics and orthotic insoles based on proprietary GAiT Profile gait and biomechanical assessments. The practice also sells orthopedic and performance footwear and compression socks/stockings, provides bracing for lower-limb conditions, runs seasonal running clinics, and offers diabetic foot screening, all delivered through 11 clinic locations across Southwestern Ontario and Toronto plus an online shop.
Is SoleScience a public or private company?
SoleScience is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was SoleScience founded?
SoleScience was founded in 2002. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is SoleScience based?
SoleScience is headquartered in London, Canada, in the North America region.
How does SoleScience make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Custom Orthotics Sales are the primary driver. The others are clinical Assessment Services, compression Garments and performance/Orthopedic Footwear.
Who are SoleScience's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Kintec Footwear + Orthotics, The Orthotic Group, Foot Levelers, Paris Orthotics Ltd and Sole Supports. Broad incumbents are Dr. Scholl's (Bayer), Superfeet Worldwide, Powerstep and Bauerfeind. Upsteps is listed as an emerging player.
Does SoleScience have an API?
No public API is recorded for SoleScience.
What industry is SoleScience in?
SoleScience's product category is Pedorthic Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHAMAC, Orthotics & Bracing (AFO/KAFO, Spinal, Soft Goods Supports), with a secondary code of HLAKALAG, Foot & Ankle. Its NAICS code is 621391 and its SIC code is 3842.