A shoe and insole system to provide plantar offloading to facilitate recovery, stability & shock absorbency.
Welcome to The Solace System®, brought to you by DARCO, your trusted partner in postoperative care and advanced foot health solutions. The Solace System® and Solace System®+ combines advanced technology with practical design to ensure optimal offloading, stability, and shock absorption. Whether you are recovering from surgery or managing chronic foot conditions, our products are crafted to support your journey towards better health and mobility.
Our flagship products, the Relief Dual® and Relief Dual® Plus shoes, along with the Solace Insole® and Toe Cap, are engineered to provide unparalleled support and relief. These components work together seamlessly to offload pressure from sensitive areas, promote healing, and provide stability for various postoperative conditions such as foot osteotomies, plantar fasciitis, and heel spurs. With a focus on quality and functionality, Solace System® offers solutions that meet the expectations of healthcare professionals and patients alike.
DARCO UK is proud to announce that the Solace System® has been successfully endorsed by the Institute of Podiatrists (IOP).
The Institute of Podiatrists is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for podiatrists and foot health professionals, dedicated to promoting the highest standards of clinical practice, patient care, and innovation in foot health.
To achieve IOP endorsement, the Solace System® underwent a comprehensive evaluation by the Institute’s Medicines and Procedures Panel (MaPP), a team of experienced clinical podiatrists and foot health professionals. The assessment included a detailed review of the clinical and scientific evidence, product performance, safety, quality, effectiveness, and validation by both clinicians and patients.
The MaPP evaluation and subsequent endorsement confirm that the Solace System® has met the Institute of Podiatrists’ rigorous standards and regulatory requirements, providing independent recognition of its quality, safety, and clinical value.
This achievement reinforces DARCO UK’s commitment to advancing high-quality medical products that support improved outcomes for patients living with diabetic foot complications and lower-limb wounds. It also provides clinicians and healthcare professionals with added confidence that the Solace System® has been independently assessed and recognised by one of the UK’s leading podiatry professional bodies.
“The system demonstrated excellent comfort , good stability, effective pressure redistribution and high levels of patient acceptability.” Gaynor Wooldridge, Chair of the Executive Board at the Institute of Podiatrists.
We are proud to offer an extensive selection of DARCO products, renowned for their quality and innovation in foot and ankle care. Our full range includes post-operative shoes, off-loading devices, and orthoses designed to support recovery and enhance mobility. By visiting our main website, you can access detailed information on each product, ensuring you find the perfect solution tailored to your needs.
At DARCO, we are committed to helping people recover and regain their mobility as quickly as possible. We are inspired to continually enhance the quality of our services, expand our expertise, and develop innovative products. With over 40 years of experience in technical innovation, functionality, and high product quality, DARCO has significantly influenced the industry. We take pride in our role in advancing postoperative care and foot health solutions.
Located in the heart of north Suffolk, we began as a family-run business in 1985, (V-M Orthotics Ltd) accumulating extensive expertise in the orthotics industry. As the longest-serving distributor of DARCO products in the UK, our close partnership led to integration into the hg DARCO Group in 2018. In October 2025 we officially became DARCO UK Ltd. We are the UK distribution hub for DARCO foot and ankle products, with all our medical devices registered as Class I and carrying a UKCA mark. Serving NHS establishments, trade companies, care homes, and the general public, we pride ourselves on excellent customer service, well-trained staff, and efficient delivery. Continually growing, we attend national conferences and organise workshops and training events with our valued customers.