We have four kids, the oldest two are toe walkers with semi-flat feet. The doctor just informed me I need to get them some arch support, but am concerned because most of the inserts I see have heel support as well and I am not sure that would be good...
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I don't know about toe-walkers. Our granddaughter has flat feet and her osteopathic doctor recommended arch support, alongside the monthly treatment she received. We are extremely happy with this product, which helped a great deal. our granddaughter loves it and has now learned that if she does not wear them, her feet ache. Her arch is gradually developing. We got her a size 11. She still wears it even though her shoe size is 11 1/2. Janet
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No, these inserts are not intended for that so I would use heel pads to make the fit more snug.
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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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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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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My daughter is 9 and can wear the orthotics in most of her shoes, but she cannot wear them in loafer type shoes without the shoe feeling like it's falling off when she walks. It does push her foot up just enough that the heel of the shoe does not stay on properly. However, in all her loafer type shoes WITH straps, sneakers and boots they are just fine. These do look thick in the picture, but the portion the heel sits on is not that thick. The thick portion seen is the part that slopes up and around the outside edge of the heel, and is about 1/2", but the portion the heel actually sits on is less than 1/4". These were the best that I found that seem to give good, proper arch support, and that are sized to fit into her shoes. Hope this helps! :)
977910
I have very flat feet and that was why I purchased them. You will feel the arch from this insert that you wish your foot had naturally.
538576
I would recommend up. The inserts are 3/4 length -- if your shoes are a half-size too small, then your toes are going to be pinched, but the half-size difference here really doesn't make a difference.
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Don't bother!!!! I would buy Alegria shoes or a good quality shoe that realigns your feet, I used those orthotics but they don't work and for a few more dollars u can buy a nice pair of shoes!!
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This is infinitely softer than prescribed orthotics because corrective orthotics are meant to rigidly fix ones arch. These promote comfort and are meant for short term use until you can see a specialist. I saw one and have chosen to continue wearing non prescribed insoles. These are only for your heel but I recommend a full insole because the pain will only move to the front of your foot when you use a half insole such as these.
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Emilio, all I can say about these inserts are they make your feet feel sooooooooooooooo much better for wearing them. At the end of the day you can still smile, but I can offer you further help. If you will change shoes mid day and wear a different pair of shoes (with inserts as well) your feet will not tire and hurt as much. Possibly with both aids you will experience much less pain. I am guessing that you are on your feet all day (or night).
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They are bulky, so will make the shoes fit tighter and your foot sit higher (may cause foot to come out at heel). Also, the surface is a slippery synthetic that won't feel great with bare feet. Their real advantage is the rubber is a little denser than most overthecounter arch supports.
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I believe you would benefit from wearing these with your inserts, unless they won't fit in the shoe. I have terrible heel pain, and these DO help me.
1504937
I don't know. That is not my problem. My foot problem is a High arch and plantar fascitis. I have to have a rigid high arch insole and have always used superfeet. I went with yours this time because your advertisement said they were comparable to superfeet. They were not for my high arch problem. Thank you.
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They would work great for fallen arches! If you were born with flat feet the arch might be too high for you.
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Honestly my feet are so flat I call them duck feet. They help a lot. If you have planter F, try them. I also get accupuncture on my feet and calves past few months. But without these orthodics I would be in a lot of pain. Buy them they should help!
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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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Hopeful that they will stretch a bit; I have high arches and foot was not going into sandal easily. The sandal is made nicely and when walking comfortable; and, if I can use the stretcher enough, maybe I can work it out so that I can wear then regularly without stopping the blood blow..