Arcopedico UK is run by Maurice Matthews and David Burden, widely regarded as the two biggest sharks in the British footwear i

The Arcopedico Story

Throughout the years ARCOPEDICO has become the natural choice of those who want to live their lives in comfort.

In this 3rd millennium we are all becoming aware of the lifestyles we have chosen for ourselves. Paying closer attention to the details of our every day life and how to improve it. Some of the things we are paying closer attention to are the foods we eat and the clothes we wear. Though management of these we can increase our sense of well-being. That’s why for the past few years, the importance of comfort, mainly in clothes and footwear, has been on the rise.

Aware of the importance of comfort in today’s life, we’ve been developing several styles of ARCOPEDICO shoes for a new generation of well-being. We are proud to say that the results have largely surpassed our expectations, assuring us that we are on the right track when we think of people’s comfort!

Due to ARCOPEDICO’s three basic traits: Techno-Elastic Uppers, Anatomic Footbed and Twin Arch Support System. Soon after it’s creation in 1966 by Prof. Elio Parodi, ARCOPEDICO began to be the chosen shoe for people for people who wished to walk in comfort. From the freedom of the knit to the smoothness of the garment leather, in more than 50 styles, we guarantee: PURE COMFORT!

We wish to share with you the ARCOPEDICO experience, entitling you to the same pride and satisfaction we experience when we see a happy customer. It’s more than a health shoe, ARCOPEDICO makes your feet want to keep walking

Classic Shoes and Sandals

With 30 years of experience behind us we were able to create the first ARCOPEDICO sandal using our own knit (volumetric density controlled) and a cork and latex anatomical footbed.

Using the principles of ergonomics and the anatomy of the foot, this footbed allows for the perfect distribution of the body weight throughout the entire plantar surface, while the knitted upper is able to accommodate any foot shape for a more perfect fit. First Produced in 1966, from the beginning this single shoe has grabbed the consumer’s attention and generated immediate success!

It’s techno-elastic ability was often the solution for people with serious foot problems. It’s self adjusting knitted upper with volume density control, revolutionary in 1966 and still very contemporary today with the twin arch support system contributed greatly to the shoe’s success.

The ARCOPEDICO patented sole produced originally in PVC with pigskin and cork insole wasn’t an obvious choice, but proved to be the appropriate one. It’s extraordinary density formula allowed it to be adjustable, flexible and extremely resistant through the years.
The life of this shoe is extremely long, in some cases people wear them for more than 5 years.

The PVC sole in 1995 was progressively withdrawn to comply with environmental recommendations from the European Union, being replaced by a TR material that has very similar characteristics but environmentally safe.

Relaxed Line

The use of Lycra was a natural progression in our quest to build a well-balanced footwear line for ARCOPEDICO. Our idea was create an extremely comfortable and practical shoe that was able to combine the Techno-Elastic ability and the Twin Arch Support System incorporated in the ARCOPEDICO patented sole. By choosing Lycra by Dupont it gave us the smoothness and flexibility that was a very important part of our project. The plantar surface is protected by use of an anatomical insole and the ultra light PU sole with Twin Arch Support System.

Salute Line

In 1995, 29 years after the first ARCOPEDICO was produced, Enrico Parodi (founder’s son) identified the need to start developing more products with the same spirit of originality that his father had demonstrated.

Realizing the demand for more open shoes to wear at home and on leisure occasions, lead to the study of a style of sandals that would conform to the main principle that is ARCOPEDICO: the techno-elastic ability.

With 30 years of experience behind us we were able to create the first ARCOPEDICO sandal using our own knit( volumetric density controlled) and a cork and latex anatomical footbed.

Easy Walks

With 30 years of experience behind us we were able to create the first ARCOPEDICO sandal using our own knit (volumetric density controlled) and a cork and latex anatomical footbed.

Nature Line

ARCOPEDICO was first introduced as a textile shoe, using materials that would conform to its techno-elastic capabilities. Following this concept, we have created the first ARCOPEDICO line of garment leather comfort shoes. The leather was chosen for its thinness and the silky smooth look. However, these qualities make it extremely difficult to work with. But we were dedicated to producing the finest shoe available and upon the release of the “Nature Line” thousands of people worldwide agreed that we had found the right combination of materials. Manually produced in Portugal with the highest quality leather and carefully controlled production process the “Nature Line” is the perfect shoe for your lifestyle in comfort!

Garment Leather Choice

ARCOPEDICO was the first introduced as a textile shoe, using materials that would conform to its techno-elastic capabilities. Following this concept, we have created the first ARCOPEDICO line of garment leather comfort shoes. The Leather was chosen for its thinness and the silky smooth look. We were dedicated to produce the finest shoe available.