Flat feet - which insoles?
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So I have had flat feet and have been wearing my current insoles for about 10 years..These insoles were provided by my doctor and ordered by himself.
Last year I went to the doctor and he provided me a name of a company which he said do the best type of insoles. I never got around to ordering them but i cant rememebr the name of them-
As I have moved house I cant go to the same Dr so was wondering if people had any good recccomendations for insoles of flat feet and which ones are considered to be the most effective?
Last year I went to the doctor and he provided me a name of a company which he said do the best type of insoles. I never got around to ordering them but i cant rememebr the name of them-
As I have moved house I cant go to the same Dr so was wondering if people had any good recccomendations for insoles of flat feet and which ones are considered to be the most effective?
I agree: I have flat feet and was prescribed custom orthotics by experts many years ago and they were frankly absurd; heavy, unforgiving and unnatural. I bought some superfeet insoles instead and have never looked back, many ultra marathons and endurance events later I am still in good shape.
http://www.superfeet.com
http://www.superfeet.com
Unfortunately there are very many "experts" providing custom orthoses, but relatively few who really understand what they are trying to do with them.
Superfeet are about the best non prescribed orthoses you can get, and so long as their generic shape fits the foot will probably be helpful, and are all many people need
Properly prescribed & constructed custom orthoses should be a significant step up in terms of longevity, benefit. and if you have non standard shaped feet will fit better
Superfeet are about the best non prescribed orthoses you can get, and so long as their generic shape fits the foot will probably be helpful, and are all many people need
Properly prescribed & constructed custom orthoses should be a significant step up in terms of longevity, benefit. and if you have non standard shaped feet will fit better
272BHP said:
I agree: I have flat feet and was prescribed custom orthotics by experts many years ago and they were frankly absurd; heavy, unforgiving and unnatural. I bought some superfeet insoles instead and have never looked back, many ultra marathons and endurance events later I am still in good shape.
http://www.superfeet.com
+1 for Superfeet. I use Greens in my running shoes and Orange in my racquet sport shoes. I find the Greens to provide enough support for me, and the Orange give a bit more cushioning on the front of the foot.http://www.superfeet.com
One thing I would say is, make sure you actually need them. Many people (like me) assumed that because I have flat feet, I need high arch insoles. But actually, many people have flatter feet than most, but still have flexibility - therefore you don't really require custom orthotics. Why not see a physio first, who can analyse your gait and advise from there?
recommend a specialist.
I went with heel pain and diagnosed with Plantar Fasciitis. Suggested over counter 3/4 length insoles first before 00's on custome made.
Started off with Schultt & now have several pairs of "SoleControl" from Amazon - very cheap. Sorted for me and look similar to those above.
I'm no doctor though, so see a specialist - my GP was rubbish.
I went with heel pain and diagnosed with Plantar Fasciitis. Suggested over counter 3/4 length insoles first before 00's on custome made.
Started off with Schultt & now have several pairs of "SoleControl" from Amazon - very cheap. Sorted for me and look similar to those above.
I'm no doctor though, so see a specialist - my GP was rubbish.
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