Vellore, Tamil Nadu — Since 1979
Footwear built
around your foot,
not the other way round.
For over four decades, Capro has measured, fitted, and hand-built diabetic and orthopedic footwear for people the standard shelf size never quite worked for.
Every pair starts
with a hand-drawn
foot outline.
Diabetic FootwearOrthopedic CorrectionCustom MCR SlippersHeel Pain SupportHandmade Since 1979Diabetic FootwearOrthopedic CorrectionCustom MCR SlippersHeel Pain SupportHandmade Since 1979
Four decades of paying attention to how people actually walk.
Capro began as a small footwear workshop in Vellore and grew alongside relationships with orthopedic surgeons, podiatrists, and diabetologists who kept sending patients our way — because off-the-shelf shoes weren't solving their problems.
1979
A workshop opens in Vellore
Capro starts out hand-building footwear the traditional way — measuring each customer's foot rather than selling off a shelf.
1980s–2000s
Clinical relationships take root
Years of working alongside orthopedic surgeons and podiatrists shape how Capro designs for real conditions — not just comfort, but correction and support.
Today
A trusted name for custom MCR and orthopedic footwear
Capro now serves customers across the region with in-store fittings and a full range of MCR slippers, sandals, and orthopedic shoes — still built one foot at a time.
Founder & CEO
Capro Footwear
"We measure feet, not shoe sizes. That difference is the entire business."
Our founder trained at one of India's premier footwear design institutes and has studied footwear manufacturing across the US, Belgium, Singapore, South Africa, and beyond — knowledge that comes back into every pair built in Vellore.
Understanding foot pain
A few of the conditions our customers come to us with — shown here for reference.
Conditions we build footwear around
A quick, plain-language look at what we help with. This isn't medical advice — always check with your doctor or podiatrist.
Diabetic feet
Reduced sensation makes pressure points and rubbing easy to miss. We build in soft, seam-free cushioning to reduce that risk.
Plantar fasciitis
Heel and arch pain from a strained ligament, often worst with your first steps in the morning. Good arch support and a cushioned sole are usually part of the fix.
Flat feet & high arches
Both change how weight moves through your foot. We shape the footbed around your actual arch, not an average one.
Corns & calluses
Usually caused by friction from poorly fitting shoes. Custom-fitted footwear plus the right padding is often enough to stop them coming back.
Bunions & limb length differences
We adjust width, shape, and sole height so the shoe accommodates the foot — instead of forcing the foot to accommodate the shoe.
Achilles & heel pain
Supportive heel cups and cushioning to reduce strain on tight tendons and sore heels through the day.
This page is for general information only and isn't a substitute for professional medical advice. If you're dealing with ongoing foot pain, please speak with a doctor or podiatrist — we're happy to work alongside their recommendations.
Come visit us in Vellore.
Walk in for a fitting at our workshop — most sessions take under an hour.
