Steven Light
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I've successfully used the green Superfeet for quite a few years; they are a reasonable approximation of the custom orthotics I have in one pair of boots. The Dr Scholl's I did try once, with the unfortunate result of severe plantar fasciitis, followed by a visit to the podiatrist and the acquisition of the aforementioned custom orthotics. "Cushion" is not the same as "Support", it turns out.1) Superfeet insoles
2) Dr. Scholl's
I wish but I can't get in to see them before I leave.Can you get your podiatrist to create custom ones for you? I have the same issues that you have with your feet and finally got custom orthotics. They worked so much better for me! But then again, every case is unique!
The Dr Scholl's I did try once, with the unfortunate result of severe plantar fasciitis, followed by a visit to the podiatrist and the acquisition of the aforementioned custom orthotics. "Cushion" is not the same as "Support", it turns out.
Sometime a reasonable approximation is fine. In other cases, it is not. I recently got new custom orthotics to replace my 5-year-old ones, because of a chronic soreness in my foot (new in the last year). The different shape of the new ones is very minor (maybe 1 mm higher, 2 mm farther forward). However, the soreness has been reduced significantly with the new ones.they are a reasonable approximation of the custom orthotics
There has been discussion on other threads about hard plastic vs. silicone, which does not address the whole story. The photo below shows my custom orthotic. The back half has a bottom layer of semi-hard plastic to lift my heel to the right height. The white layer is very rigid and provides support along my high arch. Together they address my overpronation and help the foot roll comfortably through my gait. The front half is 3-mm foam that has no particular function except to fill the part that was originally covered with a factory insole. The whole thing is covered with a 1-mm layer to provide a smooth surface."Cushion" is not the same as "Support", it turns out.
Exactly the ones that did not work for me. As always, your individual mileage may vary.To be clear, I was talking about the Dr. Scholl's orthotics - like this:
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not the "one size fits all" gel inserts.
I have the exact same problem: flat feet and over-pronation. I use Superfeet green and they work wonders. Also thicker socks.Just found out that I can't get a podiatrist appointment before we leave for a part of the CF this fall (October). When we walked from SJPdP to SDC last summer I had pretty significant heel pain after the first couple of hours walking each day. I have flat feet and over-pronate. I've been advised to use orthotics, of course, and have tried 2 kinds which helped to some degree but not enough.The rest of my feet are pain free and last year had not one blister.
There are so many to choose from! In an attempt to narrow down the choices what has worked for you?
Isn’t there more than one podiatrist in your city? Custom orthotics are far better than any over the counter ones. Superfeet were useless for me. You might to look at dr Scholls. They have a special heavier duty Sports insole that might work for you. Better than nothing.I wish but I can't get in to see them before I leave.
There are a few...I've tried them all.Isn’t there more than one podiatrist in your city? Custom orthotics are far better than any over the counter ones. Superfeet were useless for me. You might to look at dr Scholls. They have a special heavier duty Sports insole that might work for you. Better than nothing.
a podiatrist custom fit is the way to go.Just found out that I can't get a podiatrist appointment before we leave for a part of the CF this fall (October). When we walked from SJPdP to SDC last summer I had pretty significant heel pain after the first couple of hours walking each day. I have flat feet and over-pronate. I've been advised to use orthotics, of course, and have tried 2 kinds which helped to some degree but not enough.The rest of my feet are pain free and last year had not one blister.
There are so many to choose from! In an attempt to narrow down the choices what has worked for you?
Try kt tape. It does help the heel pain, along with new shoes. Tape is a little spendy, but does work good.a podiatrist custom fit is the way to go.
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