With a history of over 40 years, Foot Science International has some incredible stories and great people who we have worked with.
Dr Charlie Baycroft
In an attempt to resolve his patient’s pain in a thorough yet pragmatic way, Dr Baycroft decided to create an orthotic that could mould to the shape of each patient’s foot.
David Boyd
David’s experience in Europe and his involvement in disabled skiing, together with Dr Baycroft’s sports medicine knowledge created a formidable team. After many hours of exhaustive testing and trials, they developed a heat mouldable orthotic that would provide a custom fitted solution.
Foot Science International company officially established
Foot Science International company officially established selling heat mouldable Formthotics in the medical and ski industry and immediately started exporting into Europe in the ski industry.
Arthur Lydiard
Arthur Lydiard (1917-2004) was a New Zealand runner and athletics coach. He has been lauded as one of the outstanding athletics coaches of all time and is credited with popularizing the sport of running and making it commonplace across the sporting world.
The very first Formthotics Heating Machine
The very first Formthotics Heating Machine, standing taller than most of us. These old machines were made with a steel frame and plywood panels. The shoes or boots were placed on the shelf in the middle and when you pushed on the foot pedal the two tubes came down into the footwear. The “egg-timer” switch ran the heating system and then turned it off, a second push on the foot pedal and the tubes retracted!
Gangsapod Rap
Dr. Marc Lindy, Podiatrist - a musically talented Pod!
The first Automated Formthotics Machine
The first Automated Formthotics Machine (AFM) to make Formthotics, designed by Steve Gurney – passionate adventurer, multisport racer, extreme sports person and motivational speaker.
Branding from Japan
Old branding from Japan: our distribution partner was Yamamoto Kogaku and they sold predominantly into the ski market throughout Japan.
Exhibition booth at ISPO
Foot Science International was well on the way. This is the Formthotics exhibition booth at ISPO – leading international sports tradeshow in Germany.
Southern Traverse Multisport Race
Formthotics sponsored the Southern Traverse multisport race in New Zealand – the event that is known across the world, now called the Coast to Coast.
Ambassador Claudia Riegler
Three-time Olympian and World cup racer, Claudia Riegler, a new ski slalom sensation from New Zealand becomes our Sports Ambassador to Formthotics brand.
Exporting to 20 countries
David Boyd at the Foot Science International headquarters successfully manufacturing and exporting to 20 different countries from
New Zealand!
Freshly manufactured Golf Pro Formthotics
Foot Science International founder and director, David Boyd, with the Formthotics freshly manufactured Golf Pro product.
Small Exporter of the Year Winner
Foot Science International is the winner of “Small Exporter of the Year Award” at the 1999 New Zealand Export awards.
Steve Gurney TV advert
Steve was part of the beginnings of Formthotics engineering one of the first machines for our company to develop the original insole. Then Steve became a professional multi-sport and tri-athlete winning the NZ Coast to Coast Championship 9 times! Amazing guy and fun TV advertisement.
Ultimate Foot Comfort
Foot Science International launches Formthotics Ultimate Foot Comfort brand advertising and FootPain advertising and website campaign.
ISPO performance lineup
The ISPO tradeshow setup featuring the performance line of Formthotics brand products.
Express Orthotics
Foot Science International introduces Express Orthotics to the Medical market. A ready fit kitset solution that is easy to use for clinicians.
Medical and Active Sports new packaging
Foot Science International launches Formthotics packaging for both the medical and retail active sports line of Formthotics.
Sports and Everyday new packaging
Foot Science International launches new packaging for Formthotics Sports and Everyday Line
Secret Weapon in my Boots
Foot Science launches campaign for Formthotics is “a Secret Weapon in my Boots” campaign with stickers for ski helmets and ski boots.
New Medical and Youth brands
Foot Science International launches youth product ranges in the consumer (Formthotics Youth) and medical markets (a new youth category under the Formthotics Customer Medical Orthotics brand).
ISPO Munich Germany
The Foot Science International team with Italian distributors, Ability Group at ISPO, Munich, Germany.
Celebrating 35 years
Foot Science International celebrates 35 years of support to help people live healthy and active lifestyles with the Formthotics brand orthotic.
Ambassador Mike Phillips
New Cycling Formthotics are introduced with Ambassador Mike Phillips.
Supporting local basketball
Supporting our local basketball team the Canterbury Rams in Christchurch, New Zealand.
New medical training programmes
Foot Science International launches Formthotics new training programmes for the medical market.
Stunning New Zealand
Stunning New Zealand, home of Formthotics – designed and manufactured by Foot Science International. We’re determined to be the most respected company worldwide in the health and well-being of feet.