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"My father spent 40 years treating plantar fasciitis" – Orthopaedist (54) completes his life's work. The pressure-relieving insole that has freed more than 1,100 patients from plantar fasciitis pain.

In a treatment room in Kensington, London, a black-and-white photograph hangs on the wall: a man in a white coat, bent over a patient's foot. It shows Hans Gilbert – an orthopaedic specialist for over 40 years. Today, his daughter Petra, a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, has brought his unfinished prototype to market. We visited her at her clinic.

Petra Gilbert (54), Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, in her clinic. On the wall hangs a photograph of her father – the orthopaedic specialist who started it all.

"I grew up around plantar fasciitis."

London, March. Petra Gilbert sits in her consulting room and points to a framed black-and-white photograph on the wall. In it, a man in a white coat, bent over a foot.

"That's my father," she says. "Hans Gilbert. He was an orthopaedic surgeon here in London for 40 years."

As a child, Petra often spent her afternoons in her father's clinic after school. She watched patients arrive who could barely walk. She listened as they described what every step felt like: “Like a nail being driven into my heel.” The same words, time and time again. The same diagnosis: plantar fasciitis.

“My father treated thousands of patients,” she says. “He fitted insoles, prescribed treatments, and administered cortisone injections. But he knew that none of it really addressed the root cause of the problem.”

Hans Gilbert (1943–2021) at his clinic in Kensington, London. For more than 40 years, he helped patients overcome the pain of plantar fasciitis.

Why Plantar Fasciitis Is So Persistent

To understand why most treatments for plantar fasciitis fail, you first need to understand what is happening inside the foot:

The plantar fascia is a strong band of connective tissue that supports the arch of your foot. It is placed under strain with every step you take. When your shoes do not provide proper arch support — and most do not — the pressure is transferred directly to the plantar fascia.

The result: tiny tears in the tissue. Chronic inflammation. Sharp, stabbing pain — especially in the morning when you take your first steps.

The plantar fascia: the band of connective tissue that becomes inflamed in plantar fasciitis, causing sharp heel pain.

Traditional insoles? Flat, rigid, mass-produced. They don't distribute weight — they continue to place pressure on the inflamed area.

Cushioned shoes? They provide temporary relief, but weaken the muscles in the feet over time — often making plantar fasciitis even worse.

“My father knew all of this,” says Dr Gilbert. “That’s why, in the final years of his life, he began working on something different.”

The Prototype from the Workshop

In 2019, Hans Gilbert retired. Six months later, he fell seriously ill. While clearing out his workshop, Petra discovered something tucked away in a drawer: an unfinished prototype of a pressure-relieving insole. Beside it were notes, sketches, and calculations — all handwritten.

“He had been working on it for years without telling anyone,” she says quietly. “The concept was brilliant: instead of passively supporting the foot, the insole was designed to actively massage the plantar fascia with every step while simultaneously guiding the arch into its anatomically correct position.”

Hans Gilbert’s original sketches — the foundation for what would later become the Stepz pressure-relief insoles.

Petra took the documents back to her clinic. She contacted biomechanical experts and foot specialists. Together, they continued developing her father's prototype.

30 materials. 12 versions. 14 months of development.

The result: the TrueSteps pressure-relief insoles.

The First Trials with Plantar Fasciitis Patients

The finished Stepz pressure-relief insole — developed on the foundation of Hans Gilbert’s research.

“I gave them first to my most severe plantar fasciitis cases,” recalls Dr Gilbert. “Patients for whom nothing else had worked. Patients who were already considering surgery.”

The feedback came quickly:

After 3–5 days: Noticeably less plantar fasciitis pain when getting out of bed in the morning.

After 2 weeks: Many patients were able to walk longer distances without pain again.

After 30 days: More than 90% reported a dramatic reduction in plantar fasciitis pain.

One patient, Mrs Thompson (58) from Manchester, said during her follow-up appointment:

“Doctor, for the first time in three years, I can get out of bed in the morning without crying in pain.”

The biomechanical effect of Stepz pressure-relief insoles on the foot arch in patients with plantar fasciitis.

What Makes Stepz Pressure-Relief Insoles Different for Plantar Fasciitis

We asked Dr Gilbert what sets her pressure-relief insoles apart from the hundreds of products already on the market:

Biomechanical Arch Support: Supports the arch of the foot in its anatomically correct position — not like the flat, rigid insoles commonly found on the market.

Active Massage Nodes: Stimulate circulation with every step and help relieve tension in the plantar fascia.

Targeted Pressure Relief: Distributes body weight evenly and reduces pressure on the inflamed heel.

Universal Fit: Fits into virtually any type of footwear — trainers, work shoes, even heels.

Immediate Effect: Many patients report noticeable relief from the very first wear.

“The secret lies in the combination,” she explains. “My father understood that plantar fasciitis cannot be treated passively. The foot needs active support with every step — and that’s exactly what the massage nodes provide.”

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What People with Plantar Fasciitis Are Saying About Stepz

⭐ “I lived with plantar fasciitis for years and had already tried everything. The TrueSteps pressure-relief insoles were my last hope — and they worked. Within two weeks, I was able to walk normally again.”

- Monika H., 62, from Leeds

⭐ “As a postman, I’m on my feet all day. The plantar fasciitis pain had become unbearable. Since I started wearing the TrueSteps insoles, it feels like a new lease of life. No more burning, no more stabbing pain.”

- Klaus W., 51, from Birmingham

⭐ “My orthopaedic specialist wanted to give me a cortisone injection. Instead, I decided to try the TrueSteps insoles. After three weeks, the plantar fasciitis pain was gone — completely.”

– Ingrid B., 55, from Bristol

Where to Get Stepz Pressure-Relief Insoles

The Stepz pressure-relief insoles are available exclusively through Dr Gilbert’s own online store – truesteps-insoles.com. The website is managed by her grandchildren, who help her distribute the insoles.

“My grandchildren helped me set up the shop,” she says with a smile. “I’m a doctor, not an IT specialist. But it was important to me that the insoles were sold directly through us. There are cheap imitations online that may look similar, but they have nothing to do with the technology we developed to help people suffering from plantar fasciitis.”

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TrueSteps pressure-relief insoles fit comfortably into virtually any type of footwear — from work shoes to trainers.

“I’m a doctor, not a businesswoman.”

We asked Dr Gilbert why Stepz pressure-relief insoles are so much more affordable than comparable orthopaedic products. Her answer:

“My father spent 40 years watching people suffer from plantar fasciitis — people who simply could not afford expensive treatments. I didn’t develop Stepz to get rich. I developed them so that everyone can afford to walk without pain.”

TrueSteps pressure-relief insoles are currently available with 60% off.

30-Day Risk-Free Trial

“Because I stand behind my product 100%, I offer a 30-day risk-free trial. If you are not satisfied within 30 days, you will receive a full refund. No questions asked.”

After more than 1,100 plantar fasciitis sufferers have used the pressure-relief insoles, the return rate remains below 3%.

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Editor's Conclusion

What began as a handwritten sketch by a London orthopaedic specialist has today become one of the most effective solutions for plantar fasciitis available on the British market. Dr Petra Gilbert has transformed her father's legacy into a product that has been proven to work — as confirmed by more than 1,100 patients.

If you suffer from plantar fasciitis, heel pain, or heel spurs, give this a chance. With the 30-day guarantee, you have nothing to lose.

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What Other Plantar Fasciitis Sufferers Are Saying

⭐ “I’m a nurse and spend 10 hours a day on my feet. My plantar fasciitis made every shift unbearable. Since using the Stepz pressure-relief insoles, I’ve been able to work without pain again. A true blessing!”

– Sandra M., 47, from Sheffield

⭐ “My wife gave me Stepz as a birthday present. I was sceptical at first, but after just one week, the plantar fasciitis pain in my right heel had virtually disappeared. I’ve since ordered two more pairs.”

– Herbert K., 63, from Liverpool

⭐ “After being diagnosed with a heel spur, my doctor suggested surgery. Instead, I decided to try Stepz and was able to cancel the operation. Four months later, I’m completely pain-free.”

– Renate S., 59, from Bristol

⭐ “Finally being able to get out of bed in the morning without that awful plantar fasciitis pain in my heel. Stepz insoles are the best thing I’ve done for my health in years.”

– Petra W., 52, from London

⭐ “I’m passionate about hiking, but I had to give it up because of plantar fasciitis. Last month, thanks to Stepz, I made it back into the hills for the first time in two years. Priceless.”

– Wolfgang R., 58, from Bath

Dr Petra Gilbert – Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and developer of the Stepz pressure-relief insoles.

“Every time a patient tells me their plantar fasciitis pain is gone, I think of my father,” says Dr Gilbert as our conversation comes to an end. “He would have been delighted to see that his prototype is now helping thousands of people.”

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"My father spent 40 years treating plantar fasciitis" – Orthopaedist (54) completes his life's work. The pressure-relieving insole that has freed more than 1,100 patients from plantar fasciitis pain.

The First Trials with Plantar Fasciitis Patients

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