inserts/insoles/orthotics

[matadorpoeta]

does anyone here use these? what are orthotics anyway.

i don't know anything about them, but i've had some pain in one of my feet lately and i suspect it may be because my arches are on the high side, while my shoes don't have adequate support for this.

i took the insoles out of my new balance running shoes and put them into my camper shoes, and it made a big difference. i can tell by looking at the insoles that the NBs are made for a higher arch.

i browsed the internet for insoles but none of them seem to be made for specific foot types.

 

[Renault78law]

Originally Posted by matadorpoeta

does anyone here use these? what are orthotics anyway.

i don't know anything about them, but i've had some pain in one of my feet lately and i suspect it may be because my arches are on the high side, while my shoes don't have adequate support for this.

i took the insoles out of my new balance running shoes and put them into my camper shoes, and it made a big difference. i can tell by looking at the insoles that the NBs are made for a higher arch.

i browsed the internet for insoles but none of them seem to be made for specific foot types.

I use one of the blue footbeds from birkenstock. I like it because it's very supportive, but more importantly is only 3/4 and has a deep heel cup, otherwise you'll have to worry about your shoes not fitting properly. see http://www.birkenstockusa.com/search_product/insoles/

If you want custom orthotics, you'll need to see a doc or physical therapist. Many runners need custom orthotics, but if your pain is relatively minor, I'd try the OTR options first.

 

[Martinis at 8]

I use orthotics for most of my footwear, but especially for my NB running shoes. A podiatrist can fix you up with these after taking castings of your feet. They are not inexpensive. If you feel you need them, you probably do. I finally got some after several cases of plantar fascitis, and have not had any further problems since.

M8

 

[stach]

I've had luck with atheletic insoles. They're thick and molded. Some people like the gel insoles.

 

[mensimageconsultant]

Originally Posted by Renault78law

I use one of the blue footbeds from birkenstock. I like it because it's very supportive, but more importantly is only 3/4 and has a deep heel cup, otherwise you'll have to worry about your shoes not fitting properly. see http://www.birkenstockusa.com/search_product/insoles/

If you want custom orthotics, you'll need to see a doc or physical therapist. Many runners need custom orthotics, but if your pain is relatively minor, I'd try the OTR options first.

Orthotics require a prescription. A podiatrist or orthotist (probably working out of a shoe store) takes the mold, and then usually it is sent to a company for creation.