Does anyone wear orthotic insoles for falling arches?

I will need orthotics for my hypermobility and high arches am getting fitted shortly via gait analysis.

I was told to go home and throw all of my lovely shoes away as I won't be wearing them anymore.

Don't mind as long as the pain goes away

Aww you poor thing, I know EXACTLY how it feels.

My knees are fcuked, so I've been for physio a lot in the past.. Last time I was taught that I need to keep my feet straight forward, no matter how uncomfortable it is (they were at like 10 to 2 before ?) and, most importantly, to get the arches up!

I never got any insoles, but I always wear flats anyway due to being 6ft tall ? and I taught myself to pull the arches up whenever I'm sitting, to begin with, and then gradually move onto it when i'm walking..

Good luck!

I will have to wear orthotics forever, and I spend most of the time in trainers, or sandles- but only Birkenstocks as they have support built into them. If I'm going out for the night I will wear pretty shoes, but I can feel it if I wear them for too long.

I have orthotics - If you wear heels there is normally an arch in your foot anyway due to the heel being there so don't panic too much.

My podiatrist was alarmed at how flat my shoes were and said that people normally find a 1-2" heel more comfortable. I wanted to throttle my mother who had told me I was a liar for saying that heels were more comfortable!

I am consigned to flat shoes only at the moment due to SPD.

My knees too are pretty much shagged, but you get used to the shoe thing after a while - I have a pair of bright turquoise suede ballerina pumps on at the moment! They're lush - and part of my work uniform!

I have fallen arches and have been told to wear insoles in my shoes. I buy the shoes that I like, if they fit in then I wear insoles (trainers/flat boots), if not then rather naughtily I don't. I am led to believe high heels are the exception to the rule as wearing insoles and heels would overcorrect the problem.

If you want to wear sandal-type shoes then buy ones with a slight heel rather than dead flat.

I've been wearing them for 11years, now I can go a couple of days without having to wear them and don't cause any damage. I did tend to live in trainers until recently though, student days and all that. I tend to find that I can wear shoes all day without them and then slip into trainers with the supports in when I get home.

Another sufferer here - have had to wear insoles for about 7 years now. I do find it quite restrictive but have turned my old shoe habit into a jeans habit instead...?

My podiatrist is pretty understanding - he's made me a much thinner pair of insoles with just padding under the ball of my feet (I think I may have a slightly different problem to some of you - my metatarsal (sp?!) joints have collapsed and I there is no fat left on the balls of my feet - it's like walking on bone and it hurts - lots!) so I can squeeze them into nicer shoes, altough strappy sandals are a bit of a no-no ☹️

I purchased these shoes when I developed plantar fasciitis and I felt relief from the first day wearing them. The extra cushioning and arch support are excellent. Also, having wide feet, the arch and toe areas provide plenty of room for a very comfortable fit. As we age it becomes more important to take good care of our feet and wear good quality shoes. OrthoFeet is top of my list for future footwear.

I have a lot less pain when walking, I have a Pronation, and these sneakers have made a significant difference in reducing that pain. and orthofeet shoes are comfortable! My feet may need a specialist, but I am happy with this purchase. I wear these to walk the dogs, exercise, or anytime nights and weekends. They look great and feel even better.