Orthotics that set the golden standard - since Dr. Root’s original design
✓ Positive outcomes with millions of patients since 1959
✓ World leader in 3D Volumetric Foot Models
✓ Forerunners in biomechanical decision making
Every Step
Inspires the Next
Inspires the Next
Dr. Howard Liebeskind
My first pain-free ride in two years
Toby Miller, pro showboarder
Root™ orthotics helped me walk again
Lasse Walker, pro kiteboarder
Orthotics reduced my instability and pain
JT Holmes, pro skier
Online pearls by medical experts
Forum for all things orthotics
Honoring the art of human motion
Digital art
Improve lives, prevent injury, treat conditions
Orthotics are changing lives
1 in 3 adults over 65 falls each year
Custom orthoses can help
Articles written by
Dr. Merton Root
Dr. Merton Root
Legacy of our founder
Orthoses that simplify the ordering and customization process
Root Dress
Configure with FootID Pro >
Root Performance
Configure with FootID Pro >
Root Control
Configure with FootID Pro >
Quality & Convenience
Highest quality scan with FootID Pro
Highest quality lab software
World class BIQ expertise
Friendliest and most accessible team
Coding and compliance support
World wide distribution
The world's leading prescription foot orthotic lab
Prescribe the best patient specific foot orthotics to your patients >
By diagnosis
Evidence based approaches with pathology designed prescriptions to create therapeutic solutions.
Advanced modifications
With over 845 possible modifications to choose from, you get exactly what your patient requires.
Custom contoured
A geometric frame shape that is contoured to your patient’s prescription is created using the latest 3D software.
3D Volumetric Foot Scanning
Instantly capture detailed 3D models of your patients’ feet.
Manage patients and track orders
Access patients data and prescriptions history in real time with ease.
Explore Orthotic Categories
Dr. Merton Root fabricated functional orthotics
Root Therapeutic
Configurations for condition management like diabetes
Root Dress
For patient’s desiring slim-fit shoes that require an orthotic
Root Active
Configurations for active patients and versatile sports
Our orthoses are made from the highest quality materials
Orthoses covering and frame material options improve clinical management of biomechanical compression and shear loads for each unique individual. We guarantee patient satisfaction and against breakage with our peace of mind guarantee.
Don’t just take our word for it
Howard F. Liebeskind, DPM
Team Podiatrist, Los Angeles Lakers
J.T. Holmes
Professional skier and multi sport athlete, Red Bull
Alexis E. Dixon, MD, FAAOS
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Red Bull
Dr. Bob Baravarian, DPM
University Foot and Ankle Institute Santa Monica, CA
Michael J. Chin, DPM, FACFAS
Co-Lead Chicago Marathon Podiatric Medical Team
Howard F. Liebeskind, DPM
Team Podiatrist, Los Angeles Lakers
J.T. Holmes
Professional skier and multi sport athlete, Red Bull
Alexis E. Dixon, MD, FAAOS
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Red Bull
Dr. Bob Baravarian, DPM
University Foot and Ankle Institute Santa Monica, CA
30 minutes and we’ll tell you all about it
Our team of biomechanical and technology experts are available to provide you with one-on-one consultations to help your patients with the best orthoses and outcomes.
Orthotics that set the golden standard - since Dr. Root’s original design
✓ Positive outcomes with millions of patients since 1959
✓ World leader in 3D Volumetric Foot Models
✓ Forerunners in biomechanical decision making
Every Step
Inspires the Next
Inspires the Next
Dr. Howard Liebeskind
My first pain-free ride in two years
Toby Miller, pro showboarder
Root™ orthotics helped me walk again
Lasse Walker, pro kiteboarder
Orthotics reduced my instability and pain
JT Holmes, pro skier
Online pearls by medical experts
Forum for all things orthotics
Honoring the art of human motion
Digital art
Improve lives, prevent injury, treat conditions
Orthotics are changing lives
1 in 3 adults over 65 falls each year
Custom orthoses can help
Articles written by
Dr. Merton Root
Dr. Merton Root
Legacy of our founder
We provide the best orthotics in the world
Root Dress
Configure with FootID Pro >
Root Performance
Configure with FootID Pro >
Root Control
Configure with FootID Pro >
Quality & Convenience
Highest quality scan with FootID Pro
Highest quality lab software
World class BIQ expertise
Friendliest and most accessible team
Coding and compliance support
World wide distribution
The world's leading prescription foot orthotic lab
Prescribe the best patient specific foot orthotics to your patients >
By diagnosis
Evidence based approaches with pathology designed prescriptions to create therapeutic solutions.
Advanced modifications
With over 845 possible modifications, you get exactly what your patient needs.
Custom contoured
Shape that is contoured to your patient’s prescription is created using the latest 3D software.
3D Volumetric Foot Scanning
Instantly capture detailed 3D models of your patients’ feet.
Manage patients and track orders
Access patients data and prescriptions history in real time with ease.
Explore Orthotic Categories
Dr. Merton Root fabricated functional orthotics
Root Therapeutic
For condition management like diabetes
Root Dress
For slim-fit shoes that require an orthotic
Root UCBL
Make biomechanical ordering simple
Root Active
Configurations for active patients and versatile sports
Dr. Merton Root fabricated functional orthotics
Our orthoses are made from the highest quality materials
Orthoses covering and frame material options improve clinical management of biomechanical compression and shear loads for each unique individual. We guarantee patient satisfaction.
Don’t just take our word for it
Howard F. Liebeskind, DPM
Team Podiatrist, Los Angeles Lakers
J.T. Holmes
Professional skier and multi sport athlete, Red Bull
Alexis E. Dixon, MD, FAAOS
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Red Bull
Dr. Bob Baravarian, DPM
University Foot and Ankle Institute Santa Monica, CA
Dr. Lowell Weil Sr, DPM
Weil Foot and Ankle Institute Chicago, Illinois
Michael J. Chin, DPM, FACFAS
Co-Lead Chicago Marathon Podiatric Medical Team
30 minutes and we’ll tell you all about it
Our team of biomechanical and technology experts are available to provide you with one-on-one consultations to help your patients with the best orthoses and outcomes.
Orthotics that set the golden standard - since Dr. Root’s original design
Millions of positive outcomes since 1959
World leader in 3D Volumetric Foot Models
Forerunners in biomechanical decision making
We provide the best orthotics in the world
Root Dress
Configure with FootID Pro >
Root Performance
Configure with FootID Pro >
Root Control
Configure with FootID Pro >
Quality & Convenience
Highest quality scan with FootID Pro >
Highest quality lab software >
World class BIQ expertise >
Friendliest and most accessible team >
Coding and compliance support >
World wide distribution >
World's leading prescription foot orthotic lab
Prescribe the best patient specific foot orthotics to your patients >
3D Volumetric Foot Scanning
Instantly capture detailed 3D models of your patients’ feet.
Extensive Customization
Access over 845 modifications to tailor individual orthotics.
Track patients
and orders
Access patients data & prescriptions history in real time with ease.
Root Orthotic Categories
Root Therapeutic
Configurations for condition management like diabetes
Root Dress
For patient’s desiring slim-fit shoes that require an orthotic
Root Sport
Tailored to specific activity and sport shoe types
Root Military
Configurations used by active duty military patients
Root Pathology
Evidence based orthotics treating specific pathologies
Root UCBL
Configurations to make biomechanical ordering simple
Root Active
Configurations for active patients and versatile sports
Our orthoses are made from the highest quality materials
Orthoses covering and frame material options improve clinical management of biomechanical compression and shear loads for each unique individual. We guarantee patient satisfaction.
Don’t just take our word for it
Howard F. Liebeskind, DPM
Team Podiatrist, Los Angeles Lakers
J.T. Holmes
Professional skier and multi sport athlete, Red Bull
Alexis E. Dixon, MD, FAAOS
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Red Bull
Dr. Bob Baravarian, DPM
University Foot and Ankle Institute Santa Monica, CA
Dr. Lowell Weil Sr, DPM
Weil Foot and Ankle Institute Chicago, Illinois
Michael J. Chin, DPM, FACFAS
Chicago Marathon Podiatric Medical Team
30 minutes and we’ll tell you all about it
Our team of biomechanical and technology experts are available to provide you with one-on-one consultations to help your patients with the best orthoses and outcomes.