Finally seen a specialist after months of foot/ankle pain - 'you've got fallen arches - flat feet sir, try these insole inserts' so I am in my everyday Doc Marten work boots, but will need some other trainer/casual shoes too soon with decent arch support built in, any recommendations or just stick to inserts? ta
I was born with them, so find orthotics over compensate. Instead I prefer neutral footwear, but with decent support and a sturdy tight fitting upper in the arch area. Salomon usually does it for me. Same for cycling shoes - so Mavic as they fit in a similar way.
Giro shoes have an adjustable arch support in them so they may be worth looking it.
Physio recommended Ecco shoes, have been wearing them for a few year and would thoroughly recommend them. Felt a bit odd at first but now wouldn't be without them.
I also use Sorbathane Double Strike insoles in my boots as I can be on my feet all day and again they help with comfort.
custom plastic inserts here, and have had them for about 10 yrs. Podiatrist did a cast of each foot and moulded them from that. I have 2 sets, and they last for around 3 or 4 yrs before they get flexy and need replaced. I don't wear them in cycling shoes as Spesh BG shoes and their blue footbeds recreate the shape of the orthotics
I've just been referred to a podiatrist for the same reason, had ankle pain for over a year now. Trying eBay bought insoles with arch support and it does take the edge off a fair bit.
I found Fitflop shoes to be great for your feet, if you can find a tolerable design. The local baker had problem feet and he claims all was sorted by wearing Trickers for the last 40 years, bit more of a pricey and risky solution methinks.
Anyone got flat feet?
NOOT! NOOT!
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Thanks for the tips so far. A mate (in his 60's) swears by his (massive) DC trainers but I don't like to tell him he looks like some ageing rapper/skater boy with them on.
^ whenever I'm abroad and hear Dutch/northern european families chatting away, I can't help but think of pingu
not got flat feet however have you tried asking your specialist what they recommend? You may find that if you get a support insole like the superfeet green one that it is good enough for providing support for a limited time in the casual shoes.
I have super flat feet. Wore the orthotics made for me for about 6 years (not the same set before anyone says anything!) but then stopped and I prefer my feet without. I just wear skate shoes or trainers for day to day wear and 5-10s on my bike (but never have used insoles in them or any riding shoe). I have some 5-10 walking boots which are comfy too. I run in Nike Lunaglides with some special insole I had made, and that is the only time I ever use insoles now. If my feet are sore for whatever reason I will wear my running shoes, as they are nice and comfy, until they feel better. This however is pretty rare
When using the orthotics it worked best when you could lace a shoe up relatively snug-ly to stop stuff moving about a bit.
I tried the green superfeet insoles recently and I found them to be not very comfy for me.
Given time you will learn what works best for you, and more importantly what doesnt!
worn orthotics for years after suffering with Anterior compartment syndrome in my shin, and knee trouble. wear them all the time and wouldn't be without now. recently had knee trouble. New set made, and the problem went away. does make buying shoes or trainers a little more of a pain, as ideally you want a neutral shoe with minimal arch support, but not essential. SOLE, and Vionics do good footwear for people with fallen arches, although they're not all the most attractive!
http://www.yoursole.com/uk/
http://www.vionicshoes.co.uk/men.html
Are you a practising homosexual?
What? With these flat feet !!
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