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
977911
They have an arch support that would over time likely change the feet so they wouldn't be flat anymore. It's firm & cushioned
1863132
YES!!! I have flat feet and I always use Spenco's in my shoes; they are comfortable to the point where I'm replacing all insoles of all shoes I buy with Spenco; the arch part is not uncomfortable and it is hard for me to wear a shoe "without" an arch support; this insole provides excellent cushioning as well. Get it!! Don't hesitate!!
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They are flat. stone cold flat. Equal to the insole of any normal shoe.I will say try them with your orthotics. come on they are not that expensive. the only thing that beats a trial is a failure. but most of all I hope you will find comfort when you try them. If your orthotics have a removable insole I will remove it and then put in the Pedag 196 Happy walking.
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Yes. These were the brand suggested by my daughter's Physical Therapist to better align her low arches and hip/leg position. We brought the inserts to a therapy session at the PT's request. She cut them in a way maintained the arch support in the proper place, that is she took some off the front as well as the heel to make sure the arch support stayed under the arch of the foot. We purchased one pair for street shoes and one for her soccer cleats that can get real dirty and smelly if need be.
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Hi Nelsy, a size 8 is usually for children under 4 years old, and kids this young do not usually need arch support because the arch typically forms after this age. As a result, our product line begins at size 11 (SK). Please consult with your physician regarding the right age to determine the need for arch support for your child. Thanks!
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They are radically different. You need to find a store that has a dr. Scholl's kiosk that measurese the pressure on your foot (it's free) and you will get an analysis of which orthotic fits you best. There are about 20 different choices, so don't guess. This product saved my feet!
1850627
I have flat feet and they really help. My husband has arches and they help him. I think they would help with narrow feet and high arches. Put them under the removable pads in your tennis or other shoes.
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I do not wear arch supports. But i do not think these will go over them. In some of my shoes where this insole doesn't work I use the pedag gel metatarsal pads. They may work for you as they can sit under the arch support. They are one size only and not such a good fit in very slim shoes, but you can trim them back a bit. It is really a bit of trial and error if you need another type of support as well. There are other insoles on the market which have both arch and metatarsal suppots but they are not as thin as pedag ones.
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Neither, I tried them and they are worthless. That's my opinion. I need an orthotic arch support and these were not the answer - I emphasize - for me. But, go bigger than smaller!
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The insert for your Left foot isn't necessary...I think; unless you used the brace to walk around all day. If you use if for sports like I do, there's not a significant difference. I play basketball and do boot camp workouts with my right brace on, I don't see difference with not have an insert on the Left foot too. I assume it's b/c I'm running/jumping/climbing and my weight is never resting on one foot more than another for any extended period of time. But, If I was walking and standing all day, like at work, than I think it'd be necessary to get an insert to distribute weight evenly and to keep from having hip issues or, in an extreme case, have one longer leg than the other. :-) If you're uncomfortable or nervous, just buy a cheap Dr. Scholls heel cup and see how it works.
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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 .
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I think the pumps might be better. Not sure they'll fit width-wise though. For high heels or pumps, you might be better off buying a pair of orthotics at a drug store or a place like WalMart. If they don't work, you can always return them.
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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.
2281358
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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I had them for plantar faciitis and they did not help at all. I don't know about heel spurs but I think it would be iffee if they would help your condition. I hope you get relief.
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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.