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Flat Feet

  • 10-09-2006 5:35pm
    #1
    bubthatub
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    I have got flat feet can anyone tell me about any products that will allow me to play soccer, running etc without gettin sore


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  • #2
    Myksyk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,550 ✭✭✭Myksyk


    Go to a podiatrist and get fitted for custom orthotics. The only way to go.


  • #3
    t-ha
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    Myksyk wrote:
    Go to a podiatrist and get fitted for custom orthotics. The only way to go.
    Did you try the standard ones from Boots? Are they any good?


  • #4
    BigDragon
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    bubthatub wrote:
    I have got flat feet can anyone tell me about any products that will allow me to play soccer, running etc without gettin sore

    PM me your details and I'll talk you through your options. I am a professional.


  • #5
    r3nu4l
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,400 ✭✭✭✭r3nu4l


    t-ha wrote:
    Did you try the standard ones from Boots? Are they any good?

    I've bought ones from boots, not the Boots brand but Orthoheel and they are very good for walking in, I can walk a lot longer without feeling tired and drained and my back feels a lot better at the end of the day :)

    I've just posted a question in Athletics asking people whether they are good enough for running in (I bought the 'sports' version). I imagine that custome made orthotics are far superior and better all round.

    Are custom made ones good enough to allow serious jogging? Will my orthaheel ones be good enough to begin with?


  • #6
    Myksyk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,550 ✭✭✭Myksyk


    Haven't tried generic insoles. With customised orthotics at least you know they're specifically for you and are made from impressions of your feet. They are also made from more durable material. Downside is they tend to be expensive ... assessment, fitting, manufacture etc can run to hundreds of euro. They will however last for ages with care and a second pair will not cost as much as you'll have the original impression to work from which you will be given by the podiatrist.


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