Wall of Fame

From Test cricket world records to the Olympic Games, elite athletes around the world trust Footbionics to keep them performing at their best. Here are some of them, in their own words.

TEST CRICKET WORLD RECORD HOLDER

Justin Greaves

Cricket - West Indies

On 27 July 2026, West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves took a wicket in five consecutive maiden overs against Pakistan in Trinidad, becoming the first bowler in Test history to do so. His spell of 5/27 broke the record of four consecutive wicket maidens set in 2016 by England's Stuart Broad, a fellow Footbionics wearer (see below).

"After fitting Footbionics orthotics for the first time, I realised that it was a match made in heaven. The nice cushion and support which they provide has been amazing without being too rigid on my feet during cricket. So without a doubt, I'll be using Footbionics orthoses the next time I step onto a cricket field."

Stuart Broad

Cricket - England

One of England's greatest fast bowlers, Stuart played Test, one-day and Twenty20 cricket for England, captained the T20 side and was a key member of several Ashes-winning teams. In 2016 he set the Test record of four consecutive wicket maidens against South Africa. Footbionics first supplied Stuart for England's 2013 tour of New Zealand.

"I have found Footbionics orthotics to provide excellent comfort. The cushioning available in these devices has enabled me to cope better with the rigours of fast bowling and a long day in the field. I was able to start wearing them immediately without any 'breaking-in' period. Whether it be the marathon of Test cricket or the sprint race of a Twenty20 match, I'll be wearing Footbionics."

Angelo Mathews

Cricket - Sri Lanka

Former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews is a genuine all-rounder, handy with both bat and ball.

"I have been wearing the orthotics by Footbionics for a couple of years now. They have given me really good support and they are also comfortable and lightweight, which is great for when I'm playing cricket."

James Harris

Cricket - England

"Playing county and England A team cricket is no easy task. Day after day on the field and many hundreds of overs to bowl every year.

Shin splints had always proved troublesome and whatever I tried I was never fully able to shake them off once they set in. Thankfully I stumbled across Footbionics Dual Density orthoses and the problem was relieved in no time at all and has never returned.

Now I have Footbionics in all of my playing and training footwear, and it's great to know that I haven't got to worry any more about keeping my feet and body in great shape."

Ryan Crotty

Rugby - New Zealand

Ryan is a former All Black and a long-serving member of the Crusaders and Canterbury NPC team. Since breaking his ankle in the U19 World Cup Final (which NZ won), he has relied on orthotic therapy.

"As a professional sportsman, Footbionics' orthotics are key to my training and injury prevention. With my history of ankle/feet injuries they enable me to train harder for longer and ultimately enhance my performance on the field. Footbionics use state of the art technology and their experienced and knowledgeable staff truly understand how to help athletes and non-athletes get the best out of their performance. It's great to know that I'm supported properly and have the expertise of a company like Footbionics behind me."

Luke Thompson

Rugby - Japan

Luke moved from New Zealand and built a very successful rugby career in Japan, playing for the Kintetsu Liners and becoming an integral player for the Japan national team from 2007.

"Footbionics have been crucial in helping my recovery from a lower leg injury. My Footbionics orthotics offer protection, support and comfort which, along with personalised fitting, has allowed me to extend my professional career. I now wear them in all my shoes and I could not survive without them. The service and support I have received from the Footbionics team has been invaluable and I would happily recommend them to anyone."

Lachie Munro

Rugby - Bordeaux Bègles

"Since leaving the Blues at the end of the 2012 Super 15 I have moved to Bordeaux in southwest France, where I'm playing for Union Bordeaux Bègles in the French Top 14 competition. The pre-season here was full of running and also a heavy workload in the gym, more so than you would normally expect in a Blues pre-season. This workload was tough on the body but also on my orthotics, which started to wear out. Thanks so much to the team at Footbionics for sending me some more to keep me up and running as the season kicked off!

The main difference you notice in France during the season is that the French have a much larger amount of full contact trainings, which is something that at my size I'm not particularly fond of! However I am really enjoying being in a new environment and I really appreciate the support of Footbionics!"

Anna Thompson

Netball - New Zealand

Anna was the only player in the FastNet Ferns to represent New Zealand at all three World Netball Series tournaments. She was named in the Silver Ferns team for the 2009 New World International Series against the World 7, and made her debut in the 2nd Test of that series on 26 August 2009.

"Footbionics are not only comfortable to wear but they provide me with great confidence when playing and training. Netball is a high impact and fast moving sport with a lot of pressure going through the feet. I know that by wearing my specifically suited Footbionics orthotics I am well balanced and evenly supported and this allows me to perform at my best every time."

Bex Sinclair

Snowboarding - New Zealand Winter Olympic Team

Bex represented New Zealand at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and was consistently one of our best riders, finishing fourth at the World Snowboarding Championships and regularly placing in the top 20 in World Cup, Europa Cup and Nor-Am Cup half pipe events.

Given the stresses she places on her feet and lower limbs, Bex knows that staying injury free is critical to her performance. "I find Footbionics really important to help with my knee and ankle stability when I am snowboard training and competing," Bex says.

Teresa Adam

Triathlon - New Zealand

New Zealand triathlete Teresa knows the importance of being injury free, having had compartment syndrome surgery and then a stress fracture in 2011. Her early achievements include 5th at the Geelong Premium ITU Continental Cup and the Australian Sprint Champs 2012; 1st in the Elite Women's Tour De Vineyards 5-day cycle tour 2011; 1st in the K1 Elite Cycle Race, Coromandel 2011; 7th at the Seoul Premium Asian Cup 2011; and NZ U23 national sprint champion 2010.

"As an elite triathlete, I find that having happy feet is a key to having a happy body. My podiatrist recommended using Footbionics orthotics. I find these to be supportive and comfortable. They allow me to train and help to minimise impact on my feet and legs, minimising injury and boosting race results."

Fiona Morrison

100m Hurdles - New Zealand

Former New Zealand 100m hurdles champion Fiona competed for the High School Old Boys Athletic Club in Christchurch.

"The past athletics season was particularly difficult for Christchurch athletes with the loss of the QEII stadium, which meant a lot of travelling to competitions. Over the winter I went on a New Zealand Development Tour to Europe where we trained and competed against international athletes for over a month. This involved a lot of high impact sprints/hurdles trainings on the track and a lot of stress being put on my feet/ankles in particular.

Luckily I managed to get through with the help and support of my Footbionics orthotics. I had custom made orthotics to fit in my running spikes. It was a great experience and a good chance to test myself against the best. Thanks to the Footbionics team for assisting me towards achieving this goal."