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"My father treated plantar fasciitis for 40 years" – This orthopedist (54) completes his work. The pressure relief insole that freed over 1,100 patients from plantar pain.
In a consulting room in Paris, a black and white photograph hangs on the wall: a man in a white coat, bent over a foot. This is Henri Gilbert – an orthopedist for 40 years. His daughter Petra, now an orthopedic specialist herself, has brought his unfinished prototype to market. We went to meet her at her practice.
Dr. Petra Gilbert (54) in her orthopedic practice in Paris. On the wall, a photo of her father – the orthopedist who started it all.
"I grew up with plantar fasciitis"
Paris, March. Petra Gilbert sits in her consultation room and points to a framed black and white photo on the wall. It shows a man in a white coat, bent over a foot. "That's my father," she says. "Henri Gilbert. An orthopedist in Paris for 40 years."
As a child, Petra often came home from school and joined her father at his practice. She saw patients who could barely walk. She heard them describe the sensation with every step: "Like a nail in the heel." Always the same words. Always the same diagnosis: plantar fasciitis.
"My father treated thousands of patients," she recounts. "Custom orthotics, prescribed therapies, cortisone injections. But he knew: none of it truly solved the problem."
Henri Gilbert (1943–2021) in his practice in Paris. For 40 years, he treated patients suffering from plantar fasciitis.
Why plantar fasciitis is so persistent
To understand why most plantar fasciitis treatments fail, one must understand what happens in the foot:
The plantar fascia is a strong connective tissue that supports the arch of your foot. It is stressed with every step. When your shoes don't provide proper arch support – which most don't – the entire pressure is transmitted directly to the plantar fascia.
The result: tiny tears in the tissue. Chronic inflammation. Stabbing pain, especially in the morning with the first step.
The plantar fascia: the connective tissue that becomes inflamed in plantar fasciitis and causes stabbing heel pain.
Conventional insoles? Flat, rigid, mass-produced. They don't distribute weight correctly – they transfer pressure to the inflamed area. Cushioned shoes? They offer temporary relief, but weaken foot muscles in the long run – and worsen plantar fasciitis.
"My father knew all this," says Dr. Gilbert. "That's why he worked on something else in the last years of his life."
The prototype discovered in the workshop
In 2019, Henri Gilbert retired. Six months later, he fell ill. While tidying his workshop, Petra found something in a drawer: an unfinished prototype of a pressure-relieving insole. Next to it: notes, sketches, calculations. All by hand.
"He had worked on it for years, without telling anyone," she says softly. "The concept was brilliant: instead of passively supporting the foot, the insole was meant to, with every step, actively massage the plantar fascia and return the arch to an anatomically correct position."
Henri Gilbert's original sketches – the foundation of StepEasy™ insoles.
Petra took the documents to her practice. She contacted biomechanists and foot specialists. Together, they developed her father's prototype. 30 materials. 12 versions. 14 months of development.
The result: the StepEasy™ Pressure Relief Insoles.
First tests on patients with plantar fasciitis
The finalized StepEasy™ insole – developed from Henri Gilbert's research.
"I first gave them to my most severe plantar fasciitis cases," Dr. Gilbert recounts. "Patients for whom nothing else had worked. Who were already considering surgery."
The feedback was swift:
- After 3 to 5 days: Significantly less plantar fasciitis pain upon waking in the morning
- After 2 weeks: Many patients could again walk long distances without pain
- After 30 days: In over 90% of patients, plantar fasciitis pain had drastically decreased
A patient, Ms. Schneider (58) from Lyon, stated during her follow-up visit:
"Doctor, for the first time in three years, I can get up in the morning without crying in pain."
The biomechanical effect of StepEasy™ pressure relief insoles on the arch of the foot in plantar fasciitis.
What distinguishes StepEasy™ insoles from other plantar fasciitis products
We ask Dr. Gilbert what sets her insoles apart from the hundreds of products on the market:
| StepEasy™ Technology | Effect on your feet |
|---|---|
| Biomechanical arch support | Maintains the arch of the foot in an anatomically correct position – unlike flat, rigid standard insoles. |
| Active massage nodules | Stimulate blood circulation with every step and release accumulated tension in the plantar fascia. |
| Targeted pressure relief | Distributes body weight evenly and immediately relieves the inflamed heel. |
| Universally usable | Fits perfectly in all shoes – sneakers, work shoes, and even high heels. |
| Immediate effect | Many patients feel a real difference and relief from the first wear. |
"The secret is the combination," she explains. "My father understood that plantar fasciitis cannot be treated passively. The foot must be actively supported with every step – which is precisely what the massage nodules do."
What plantar fasciitis patients say about StepEasy™ insoles
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I've lived with plantar fasciitis for years and tried everything. StepEasy™ insoles were my last hope – and they worked. Within two weeks, I could walk normally again."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"As a postman, I'm on my feet all day. The plantar fasciitis pain was unbearable. Since wearing StepEasy™ insoles, it's a new life. No more burning, no more stabbing pain."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"My orthopedist wanted to give me a cortisone injection. I tried StepEasy™ insoles instead. After three weeks, the plantar fasciitis pain was gone – completely."
Where to get StepEasy™ insoles
StepEasy™ insoles are available exclusively through Dr. Gilbert's online store – https://enluza.com/products/semelles-orthopediques-pour-soulager-les-douleurs-au-talon-et-la-fasciite-plantaire. The site is managed by her grandchildren, who assist her with distribution.
"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 by us. On Amazon, there are cheap copies that look similar, but have nothing to do with my plantar fasciitis technology."
Currently, there's a special promotion with 60% off – while supplies last.
StepEasy™ insoles fit all types of shoes – from work shoes to sneakers.
Why StepEasy™ insoles are much cheaper
We ask Dr. Gilbert why StepEasy™ insoles are much cheaper than comparable orthopedic products. Her answer:
"My father saw people suffer from plantar fasciitis for 40 years – people who couldn't afford expensive treatments. I didn't develop StepEasy™ insoles to get rich. I developed them so that everyone can afford to walk without pain."
StepEasy™ insoles are currently available with a 60% discount.
90-day risk-free trial
"Because I believe 100% in my product, I offer a 90-day trial guarantee. If you are not satisfied within 90 days, you get your money back. No questions asked."
After over 1,100 plantar fasciitis patients have worn her insoles, the return rate is less than 3%.
Editor's note
What began as a handwritten sketch by a Parisian orthopedist is today one of the most effective solutions against plantar fasciitis on the French market. Dr. Petra Gilbert has transformed her father's legacy into a product whose effectiveness is confirmed by over 1,100 patients.
If you suffer from plantar fasciitis, heel pain, or heel spurs – give them a chance. With the 90-day guarantee, you have nothing to lose.
More testimonials from plantar fasciitis patients
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I'm a nurse and stand 10 hours a day. My plantar fasciitis made every shift a torture. Since StepEasy™ insoles, I can work without pain again. A blessing!"
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"My wife gave them to me for my birthday. I was skeptical, but after a week, the plantar fasciitis pain in my right heel was practically gone. I've already ordered two pairs."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"After my heel spur diagnosis, my doctor wanted to operate. I tried StepEasy™ instead and was able to cancel the surgery. Four months later, I have no pain whatsoever."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Finally getting up in the morning without that awful plantar fasciitis pain in my heel. StepEasy™ insoles are the best thing I've done for my health in years."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I love hiking but had to stop because of plantar fasciitis. With StepEasy™, last month I climbed a mountain for the first time in two years. Priceless."
Dr. Petra Gilbert – orthopedic specialist and creator of StepEasy™ pressure relief insoles.
"Every time a patient tells me their plantar fasciitis pain is gone, I think of my father," says Dr. Gilbert as we conclude our interview. "He would have been happy to see that his prototype is now helping thousands of people."
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Wilma Devon
Can anyone confirm that this really works?
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Marie Vernon
These insoles really help my feet because I'm on my feet all day at work, and slipping them into my shoes has really helped with the pain.
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Juliette Lesage
I bought them at full price and now they're 60% off? That's not fair!
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Anne Dupuis
What's the delivery time??
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Marie Campbell
Hi Anne, I received mine in a week.
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Léonard Leroy
I like the support. I like the design and how my feet feel in them. They are comfortable. I love wearing them.
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Emma Emerson
Hey Lois, this is exactly what you need instead of expensive massage sessions.
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Lois Clive
Wow, this is amazing, I ordered several pairs!
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Julie Van Bampt
Has anyone bought them, how long does it take to receive them?
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Edith Ashton
For me, 7 business days.
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Patricia Solis
Good insoles for foot support. The different layers and cushioning made a big difference for me.
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Paula Dujardin
Wow, that looks amazing, has anyone actually gotten a pair and tested them?
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Marie Lesec
I bought these for my dad who often suffers from foot pain due to his long days standing. He loved the comfort and felt immediate relief from the first use.
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