Podiatrist-Designed Footbed

Our unique Sole Hero® Support Footbeds are Podiatrist designed and found in all styles, except our LuxaLite range®.

Depending on the style, they are either built-in or adjustable. This style features a built in Sole Hero® Support Footbed designed with the aim to alleviate and prevent heel pain (including Plantar Fasciitis), arch pain, and forefoot pain through 2 key elements:

• Align: The Footbed contours were designed with the aim to help facilitate better alignment and movement through the foot and leg by supporting the heel and arch.
  
• Cushion: The Sole Hero® Footbed is loaded with cushioning where it is needed. Our contoured layered system is designed to aid in shock absorption and enhance the feeling of softness under foot. To put it simply, our aim is for the shoe (including this footbed) to help take the stress of standing and walking on hard surfaces, and the wearer to feel their feet are walking on clouds. 

Patented Construction: Ballet Flats

The classic ballet flat has long been a wardrobe staple: timeless, versatile, and effortlessly elegant—but traditional pairs leave arches unsupported, toes cramped, and comfort compromised. 

At FRANKIE4, we don’t just recreate ballet flats; we reinvent them from the inside out with patented construction* that delivers real, all-day support, cushioning, and performance. Not a gimmick, but thoughtful engineering you can actually feel. 

Every detail, from hidden heel elevation to podiatrist-designed footbeds, works together in a one-of-a-kind way that’s genuinely unlike anything else on the market. 

*Patent applies to specific ballet flat styles: Dorset, Trinity, and London.

150k 5-Star Reviews

Step up your shoe game with cloud-like comfort, unparalleled support, and on-trend styles. To date, we have received over 150,000+ verified buyer reviews with an average of 83% 5-star rating!

We welcome the feedback of our customers, after all, our footwear is designed for you to love. Following a purchase, we invite you to review your footwear.

Our designs are improving the quality of life for many women around the globe - the reviews speak for themselves.

Goldilocks Heel Counter

We believe comfort should never come at the cost of support, or vice versa. That’s why we developed what we call the Goldilocks Heel Counter: a heel counter that strikes the perfect balance between structure and softness, not too firm, not too soft, just right.

Crafted from a modern, forgiving thermoplastic, our heel counters are designed to be firm enough to play their essential role, helping to hold your foot securely in place and promoting alignment with every step. At the same time, they are gentle and flexible enough to move with your foot, minimizing pressure and reducing the risk of rubbing or irritation against the skin.

What makes this feature even more intelligent is its ability to adapt to you over time. The thermoplastic gently responds to your body heat, softening slightly with wear. As you move, the material gradually moulds to your heel’s unique shape, providing a personalized fit that improves with each wear.

The result? A heel counter that offers the structure you need, the comfort you deserve, and the adaptability your feet will thank you for. It’s just one of the many thoughtful details we build into every pair.

Responsible Leather Sourcing

We’re members of the Leather Working Group (LWG), the world’s leading responsible leather organisation. Over 90% of the leathers used in our styles come from LWG Gold Rated tanneries, with the remainder from LWG Silver Rated tanneries.

This reduces the use of toxic or hazardous substances, reduces pollution, and aids with water management. 

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