Arch Supports

rockchik

Hi guys!!!

Just wondering if anyone has any advice on arch supports for shoes??i have fallen arches and before i spend about 300 euro for a podiatrist to make a pair or supports for me, has anyone any advice with arch supports?? i bought the scholl ones but i dont know if they are great:o

any help greatly appreciated!!!:)

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Pythia

I got orthotics made by my physio. They take a bit of getting used to but I think they are worth it as they are made specifically for you.

Das Kitty

Yeah you should really go for the orthotics.

You shouldn't compromise your whole muscular system for the sake of €300. Trust me, it'll cost you way way more in Physio/Osteopathy in the long run.

chocgirl

Try another brand of over the counter orthotics as opposed to arch supports. The scholl ones tend to be too hard. Boots do a good range which cost bout 25 I think. It's likely that a physio will get you to trial something like this first anyway.

supersheeps

Go for the orthotics, I've had them for years, without them I'd be a mess by now. The over-the-counter ones really only work for people who need a little bit of support, if you've been told that you have fallen arches, you'll need customised supports. They may cost a lot, but I've had my current ones for almost 5 years (although they could do with changing now) If I don't wear them, even for a few hours, my back and hips are in bits for days afterwards It's damn near impossible to get flat shoes that can accomodate them though (well, funky ones, not old lady ones!), converse, etc., are good, but I can't wear those to work so spend my time in boots. They won't fit into high heels, but you should be ok for a few hours. You'll need to get styles with straps (mary-janes/gladiators) as your feet can't hold open shoes (courts, etc) due to the lack of arches.

rororoyourboat

I've got very flat feet and a serious limp when I have no orthotics in and, to be honest, and I find over-the-counter arch supports fine. I've never had them custom made as I don't feel the need to. Currently, I'm using ones called Orthoheel, and they are very, very comfortable and provide excellent support. You can but them in any pharmacy and I think they are around €30.

insert-gear

I live in little pumps and shoes like that... but after a while they can hurt your feet, i dont have fallen arches or anything, just want something simple and easy. would those ones from boots be able to just slip into a pair of little pumps?

chocgirl

The boots ones fit into most pumps. Not everyone who has fallen arches, flat feet or overpronated feet need custom made orthotics.