True
orthotic arch support: these extremely comfortable flip flops (or thongs, whatever you prefer!)
If your feet are flat, Dr. Frisch recommends trying «over-the-counter
orthotic arch supports» and if those don't work consulting with your doctor.
I will advise breaking them in to allow your feet to get use to the new support it provides your foot - if you've never worn
an orthotic arch support before.
Not exact matches
These are relatively thin insoles compared to other insoles for flat feet with an
orthotic design, and have a medium
arch height.
A dense, springy inner core provides cushion and support to your entire foot, while a molded contoured
arch and heel cup with a hidden semi-rigid
orthotic support keep your foot stable and help prevent fatigue.
According to New York City - based podiatrist Tzvi Bar - David, DPM, individuals with flat feet should add
arch support devices, like
orthotics or insoles, to their everyday shoes.
With an
orthotic footbed, added
arch support, and a lightweight midsole that works to reduce stress to the foot, the high - tops help fight overpronation that's commonly associated with flat - footedness.
Cushioned pads or insoles reduce pain, and since mechanical issues like having high
arches or excessive pronation can exacerbate the problem,
orthotics can help support the foot, absorb shock, and evenly distribute weight.
GEL - Sendai fit well and high
arch, models gel will have good support without
orthotics.
I have fallen
arches, and the previous day I was doing a lot of garden work (bending) in an old pair of shoes with no
orthotics).
Balance, stability, and fine motor skills all rely on this proprioception from the
arch — not from your
orthotic Kuru shoes.
If you want to make his
arches weaker, then use
orthotics; they're very effective in that case.
High
arches and foot imbalances need to be addressed for you to correct the gait — and there's no
orthotic that will do that for you.
So why would you need to put in a rigid
orthotic to «create» an
arch where there was none before?
Should
arch supports prove insufficient, an
orthotic shoe should be considered.
These shoes provide great
arch support and give you the ease of inserting your own
orthotics if necessary.