Can the orthotics be manufactured to give a higher lift on the heel vs the other heel? If yes; What is the maximum difference?
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The way the insole is made is shown in the pic showing to the left here. ArchCrafters send you a box with a special soft foam plastic material and instructions for you to step in it standing in a normal fashion. Perhaps ArchCrafters can give you a better answer as to if they can custom adjust one for you. I'm trying to think of how you would do it. I think you could vary the resulting sole thickness by not following the instructions and doing the two feet differently. For one foot you could sit on a chair and only put part of your weight on that foot for a lighter impression. On the other foot you could hold a 50 pound bag of dog food while you step into the box. One insole would be thicker than the other but I can not figure out which one. Perhaps some else reading this can figure that out. Another approach might be to follow the standard instructions and then use an added wedge under the heal that needs the higher lift.
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It doesn't go very high. I wouldn't say it protects the heel. They are also much thinner in the front, which is odd, since they do have nice support for the rest of the foot. I am not sure I would buy them again.
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Hi Josie regarding your question. Yes.if the shoe has heel support it's ok no matter if it is high or pump.you can't use it w/sandals it slip backwards(no heel support) Orthaheel is wonderful
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Yes, they can and by quite a bit. I'm 5.7 and didn't have to raise them as far as they are capable of going. I prefer near vertical position too because I'm getting over a back problem and need to be as vertical as possible.
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I have severe pronation and fallen arches. So I need a strong arch support as well. These are the only ones that work anywhere close to a custom orthotic. They will not last as long as a custom but they will do the trick for a year or two.
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You can if it's an open shoe. If the heel is enclosed in any way, as in a boot of some sort, it will be most difficult if not impossible. But with any type of shoe you still have to use a screwdriver or something that can turn the middle section once it's hand tight. Hand tight is not enough to stretch the area. That's why it must be an open type shoe in order to make this maneuver.
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Olympic plates are required.Unique movable heel drop versus fixed heel position. Really comfortable and good engineering. Weight is applied correctly.
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I disagree with others. I have foot drop and use this item. By attaching the cross straps to the sides of the ankle the front of the foot is lifted upwards. Of course, it's just neoprene so a heavy shoe or boot would counteract the effect.
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I did not need to cut mine but I don't see why you wouldn't be able to trim them a little around the front edge. The heel cup and arch are made of several layers so you would not want to cut there. I have high arches and plantar fasciitis. I have purchased custom made orthotics and several other expensive types and these are the only ones that have enough cushion and enough support. They are amazing!
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The 440s are mainly for people with flat feet or who are overweight causing their feet to flatten out. They have plastic arch supports along the middle and heel parts of the orthotic that offer strong support. HOWEVER as I mentioned in my review the orthotics have a bad habit of scooting up in your shoes. This causes the plastic parts to be misplaced and applies pressure to the wrong parts of your feet. The heel part especially goes under the arch and it feels like you're walking on a large ball bearing. If Dr. Scholl's applied a anti-skid texture on the bottom of their othotics to prevent them from moving in the shoe, it would be a decent foot support.
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If you can remove the original liner,in one piece, they should work. You are taking a chance on ruining the shoe because sneakers are coming out with really glued on insoles and they are part of the shoe structure. I can't walk in these flat shoes so I get desperate sometimes. You could look for a 3/4 SOFT arch support or even a flat foam heel pad-something with a low profile, to raise and protect your heel and arch. They usually come with adhesive but glue dots work to hold them in place because the darn things slide around and mess with your foot/leg/back muscles. I find those gel heel pads rock too much too but you could try them. You just can't add too much height or stiffness. If you can lift the heel part of a glued in insole and not have uneven tears, and get one of those low profile heel pads under it without removing the entire insole-fantastic. Lady Foot Locker was carrying Spenco inserts and you can try them in your shoes at a store to see if they will even work for you.
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Marie, I have been changing between different shoes for years. I have ordered more of the lifts and now have 4. Some of my shoes have a different width inside the shoe and so my hiking shoes are real narrow in the heal & arch so I have trimmed the heel lift to fit that specific shoe and do not use it in any other shoes. Hope this helps. I have been using the lifts in my right shoe for at least 10 years. Mike R. :>)
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I don't think width of the feet has any significance in effectiveness of orthotics; if you need them, use them. For supinated feet, good arch support and heel lifts to align your feet into central position helps a lot. For this particular item, I didn't find it too useful.
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Yes, take the original insoles out which should leave a relatively flat base for these orthotics to sit on. You can then even use the original insole for use in trimming down the orthotic if needed.
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My wife wears size 10medium shoes. I bought her two of the medium size lifts and they work fine.
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I haven't tried it, but have treated a lot with cushioned heel raises, so the Tulis heal cup will have the same effect.See these for more:http://www.podiatry-arena.com/podiatry-forum/tags/index.php?tag=/severs-disease/http://www.foot-health-forum.com/forum/tags.php?tag=severs+disease
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That could work--never thought of this novel idea. I would think that you could tape a strip inside the back of the heel area?