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“My father treated plantar fasciitis for 40 years”—This 54-year-old orthopedic specialist completes his work. The offloading insole that freed more than 1,100 patients from plantar pain.
In a consultation room in Paris, a black-and-white photograph hangs on the wall: a man in a white coat leaning over a foot. This is Henri Gilbert—an orthopedic specialist for 40 years. His daughter Petra, now an orthopedic specialist herself, brought his unfinished prototype through to commercialization. We went to meet her at her office.
Dr. Petra Gilbert, M.D. (54), in her orthopedic office in Paris. On the wall, a photograph of her father—the orthopedic specialist behind it all.
“I grew up with plantar fasciitis”
Paris, March. Petra Gilbert is sitting in her consultation room and points to a black-and-white photograph in a frame hanging on the wall. It shows a man in a white coat leaning over a foot. “That’s my father,” she says. “Henri Gilbert. An orthopedic specialist in Paris for 40 years.”
As a child, Petra often came home from school and went to her father’s office. She saw patients who could barely walk. She heard them describe the sensation they felt 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 says. “Custom insoles, prescribed therapies, cortisone injections. But he knew: none of these truly solves the problem.”
Henri Gilbert (1943–2021) in his office in Paris. For 40 years, he treated patients suffering from plantar fasciitis.
Why plantar fasciitis is so persistent
To understand why most treatments for plantar fasciitis fail, you need to understand what is happening in the foot:
The plantar fascia is a firm connective tissue that supports your foot’s arch. It is stressed with every step. When your shoes do not provide the right arch support—which most do not—all the pressure is transferred 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 with plantar fasciitis and causes stabbing heel pain.
Traditional insoles? Flat, rigid, mass-produced. They do not distribute weight properly—they transfer pressure to the inflamed area. Cushioned shoes? They offer temporary relief, but weaken the foot muscles in the long term—and worsen plantar fasciitis.
“My father knew all this,” says Dr. Gilbert. “That is why he worked on something else during the final 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-relief insole. Beside it were notes, sketches, and calculations. All handwritten.
“He had worked on it for years without telling anyone,” she says softly. “The concept was brilliant: rather than passively supporting the foot, the insole was designed to actively massage the plantar fascia with every step and reposition the arch into its anatomically correct position.”
Henri Gilbert's original sketches – the foundation of the StepEasy™ insoles.
Petra took the documents to her office. 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.
The first tests on patients with plantar fasciitis
The finalized StepEasy™ insole – developed from Henri Gilbert's research.
“I first gave them to my patients with the most severe cases of plantar fasciitis,” says Dr. Gilbert. “Patients for whom nothing else had worked. Who were already considering surgery.”
The feedback came quickly:
- After 3 to 5 days: Significantly less plantar fasciitis pain when getting up in the morning
- After 2 weeks: Many patients were once again able to walk long distances without pain
- After 30 days: In more than 90% of patients, plantar fasciitis pain had decreased drastically
A patient, Mrs. Schneider (58) from Lyon, said during her follow-up visit:
« Doctor, for the first time in three years, I can get up in the morning without crying from the pain. »
The biomechanical effect of StepEasy™ pressure-relief insoles on the plantar arch in cases of plantar fasciitis.
What sets StepEasy™ insoles apart from other products for plantar fasciitis
We ask Dr. Gilbert what sets his insoles apart from the hundreds of products on the market:
| StepEasy™ technology | Action on your feet |
|---|---|
| Biomechanical arch support | Keeps the arch of the foot in an anatomically correct position—unlike standard flat, rigid insoles. |
| Active massage nodules | Stimulate blood circulation with every step and release tension built up in the plantar fascia. |
| Targeted pressure relief | Distributes body weight evenly and immediately relieves the inflamed heel. |
| Universally compatible | Fits perfectly in all shoes—sneakers, work shoes, and even high heels. |
| Immediate effect | Many patients feel a real difference and relief from the very first time they wear them. |
“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—that’s precisely what the massage nodules do.”
What patients with plantar fasciitis say about StepEasy™ insoles
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I’ve lived with plantar fasciitis for years and tried everything. StepEasy™ insoles were my last hope—and they worked. After two weeks, I could walk normally again.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“As a mail carrier, I’m on my feet all day. The plantar fasciitis pain was unbearable. Since I started wearing StepEasy™ insoles, it’s like a new life. No more burning or stabbing pain.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“My orthopedist wanted to give me a cortisone injection. I tried StepEasy™ insoles instead. After three weeks, the plantar fasciitis pain had completely disappeared.”
Where to get StepEasy™ insoles
The 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 his grandchildren, who help him with distribution.
“My grandchildren helped me create the shop,” she says with a smile. “I’m a doctor, not an IT specialist. But it was important to me that the insoles be sold only directly by us. On Amazon, there are cheap copies that look similar, but they have nothing to do with my technology for plantar fasciitis.”
There is currently a special promotion with 60% off—while supplies last.
StepEasy™ insoles fit all types of shoes—from work shoes to sneakers.
Why StepEasy™ insoles cost much less
We asked Dr. Gilbert why StepEasy™ insoles are much cheaper than comparable orthopedic products. Her answer:
“For 40 years, my father saw people suffering from plantar fasciitis—people who couldn’t afford expensive treatments. I didn’t develop StepEasy™ insoles to get rich. I developed them so everyone could afford to walk without pain.”
StepEasy™ insoles are currently available with 60% off.
90-day risk-free trial
“Because I believe in my product 100%, I offer a 90-day trial guarantee. If you’re not satisfied within 90 days, you’ll get a refund. No conditions.”
After more than 1,100 patients with plantar fasciitis wore her insoles, the return rate is below 3%.
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What began as the handwritten sketch of a Parisian orthopedist is now one of the most effective solutions for plantar fasciitis on the French market. Dr. Petra Gilbert transformed her father’s legacy into a product whose effectiveness has been confirmed by more than 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 patients with plantar fasciitis share their experiences
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I’m a nurse and spend 10 hours a day on my feet. My plantar fasciitis made every shift torture. Since using StepEasy™ insoles, I can work pain-free 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 had practically disappeared. I’ve already ordered two pairs.”
– Herbert K., 63, Nantes
– Renate S., 59, Strasbourg
– Petra W., 52, Paris
Dr. Petra Gilbert – orthopedic specialist and creator of the StepEasy™ insole
Dr. Petra Gilbert – orthopedic specialist and creator of the StepEasy™ unloading insoles.
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“Every time a patient tells me that their plantar fasciitis pain has disappeared, I think of my father,” says Dr. Gilbert as she concludes our interview. “He would have been happy to see that his prototype is now helping thousands of people.”