Tom Gilbert

Tom is the newest member of staff here at Solutions 4 Feet, but by no means new to ski the industry. After studying Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Roehampton, he managed the Ski Department at Two Seasons in Kingston. Having got a taste of what the Ski Industry had to offer, Tom then spent the next four years working in ski resorts in Australia and Canada. Over this period, he completed multiple boot fitting courses with Sidas, honing his knowledge and skillset.

In 2021, having retired from the seasonaire lifestyle, he joined the boot fitting team at Ski Bartlett in West London, where he spent 5 years fitting boots for people of all abilities. From adult beginners buying their first pair of boots, to advance racers representing the Army and Navy race teams.

Tom is someone that has a passion for skiing (and snowboarding!) who feels his role is to help people with their boots so they can be as excited to go away as he is.

Colin Martin C.Ped

Colin is the owner of Solutions 4 Feet. He has  worked in the ski & footwear industries from the age of 15, firstly for Glasgow Ski Centre and Nevisport then moving south in 1994 to help set up Snowdome Tamworth. After a few years there Colin spent 8 years working for Leamington Spa based retailer Lockwoods and during this time spent the summer of 2002 in New York studying pedorthics before being the first person from the UK to be awarded the designation of C.Ped (certified Pedorthist) in the November of that year.

Each year Colin attends conferences and training events both in the UK and the USA to maintain his certification and grow his knowledge base.  Learning the latest techniques for gait analysis, footwear fitting, biomechanics and orthotic therapy helps to keep the business ahead of the game. 

As the owner of the business Colin is responsible for not only fitting footwear, but also the day to day business management, purchasing, marketing and paying the bills.

Colin has an eye for detail and is a perfectionist when it comes to fit. his specialist areas include FIS athlete race boots and complex biomechanical / trauma cases.

Colin has been a senior lecturer for Superfeet  UK presenting their ski boot fitting courses both in the UK and in Europe. He also instructs for Masterfit University and consults with several ski boot brands on product development.