I have flat feet and I have slight pronation. Also I get pain in my ankle as well as knee.Does it have hard plastic to give a proper arch for my foot?
1936792
The arch is made with a hard rubber compound. I have flat feet and lower back problems which this product seems to help. If I when to a podiatrist I wouldn't have gotten any better.
1936793
It doesn't have hard plastic, but is made hard for the proper arch for you foot.
711009
If you have not been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, then this will help, but spenco polysorb insoles will do a much better job. They are a complete insole, whereas the profoot arch support are only 3/4 of an insole. I still have the profoot arch supports but I only use them in shoes without heel support. Do not invest in expensive insoles. I did and was greatly disappointed. Experiment.
2231074
It comes with the gel arch pad built in.....it's not removable. Slips on very easily.
56446
No. I wrap my ankle with it and elevate the foot for the 15-20 minutes I wear it. Too spongy to walk.
756971
Does not seem uneven to me. There is a rocking type motion that comes with walking with the boot on. It may feel unusual at first, but I quickly adjusted to the rocking motion.
296571
I did not find much support for plantar faciitis in this sock even in the arch where my pain was. Having said that, this is a very nice sock that I will use for aerobics since my pain is now gone. Regular exercise and icing is what solved my problem.
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I would think so. I wear them in my running shoes, dress shoes, ballet flats, etc and have never had a problem. Once you get them in the right spot, it really just positions your foot where it should be if everything were working right and you didn't have fallen arches etc. These are the only things that work to eliminate my pain and allow me to keep running and boxing when my feet are bad. It is worth a try if you want to keep up your activity level while healing .
455561
Your best bet is to go to the website for the insoles. This will give you the information you need. They DO have insoles on their site for people with flat feet
643780
This helped me with Plantar Fasciitis and I too have no arch so I put a gel pack under the product in the arch area and it was heaven. I no longer need it. My problem has resolved and only wear them occasionally. It certainly can help in my opinion, I am not a doctor, with any flat foot problem pain.
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I don't think so. It is a very thin insole with a small raised area that helps take pressure off the ball of your foot. I think they make small inserts for just the ball of foot area that should keep your foot from sliding forward. Some are made of gel and some are just a material that creates a little friction to keep your foot from sliding forward and they're a lot less expensive than these.
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Absolutely, go for it. I did, about, 15-yrs ago and now my once FLAT FEET have natural arches. Don't rush it, wear your orthotics for a half hour on day one and then go from there, depending on how you do. I've purchased all my orthotics from ArchCrafters, except for once. I recall that exception, orthotics from another company, was a total mistake cause I gave them to the dumpster. Not the ArchCrafters ; I still use my first pair of their orthotics. Right, they do not wear out. HillbillyPS. The caviot from Amazon, "not suitable for flat feet", I must assume, is to protect against law suits. Lawyers... Absolutely, go for it. I did, about, 15-yrs ago and now my once FLAT FEET have natural arches. Don't rush it, wear your orthotics for a half hour on day one and then go from there, depending on how you do. I've purchased all my orthotics from ArchCrafters, except for once. I recall that exception, orthotics from another company, was a total mistake cause I gave them to the dumpster. Not the ArchCrafters ; I still use my first pair of their orthotics. Right, they do not wear out. HillbillyPS. The caviot from Amazon, "not suitable for flat feet", I must assume, is to... » Read More Absolutely, go for it. I did, about, 15-yrs ago and now my once FLAT FEET have natural arches. Don't rush it, wear your orthotics for a half hour on day one and then go from there, depending on how you do. I've purchased all my orthotics from ArchCrafters, except for once. I recall that exception, orthotics from another company, was a total mistake cause I gave them to the dumpster. Not the ArchCrafters ; I still use my first pair of their orthotics. Right, they do not wear out. HillbillyPS. The caviot from Amazon, "not suitable for flat feet", I must assume, is to protect against law suits. Lawyers... « Show Less
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The support is more for the arch, not the heel. It's a great insert but I wish I would have gotten one with more heel cushioning for my heel spur.
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The back and sole are hard plastic, but the "straps" (there are 3) are velcro. I would say that it is not a boot in the sense that it would be pretty uncomfortable to walk in. However, like the others suggest, it is a great option (and not that different from a podaitrist provided but much more expensive option) for wearing for an hour or so at a time. I found that it was too uncomfortable/awkward to sleep in, but I definitely found relief just wearing it while reading or watching TV in the evening before bed. Definitely a good option for plantar faciitis.
161746
Hello!I am not sure. I am flat footed too and it is pretty comfortable for me. Hope this helps!
266532
It looks and feels like leather. I don't think there's any gel in it but the metatarsal support bump is a relatively soft foam. I use it in addition to another metatarsal support that came with my Aetrex shoes. I don't know about dislocated metatarsal, I have metatarsal declination - the second toe's metatarsal is lower than the other metatarsals.
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The bottoms of the foot soles are flexible but are stable enough to support your arches with good cushioning and comfort. Enjoy them and they will take care of your arches and feet. Laundered the insoles every once in a while to them clean and odor free.
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Hi Jane. All the powerstep orthotics have a relatively hard arch, however, it is somewhat flexible. I find the black ones to be the best. They work well for me even when I put them in my UGGs (which have no arch support). Hope this helps