To determine stiff vs flexible arches, It says to 'press the arch area' -- from where, the top or sole of the foot? Do you have to be standing? Sitting? How much should it move to be considered 'flexible'?
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You do it from the sole of the foot and you can be sitting. I'm not sure I know what to tell you about how much it should move to be considered flexible; I think it's just a judgment that you can hopefully make when you press on it.
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The product is flexible, however for the best protection, it should be laid flat on the floor. I would recommend shaping it to the desired curvature, and laying a brick on the fold to hold the shape. Hope you found this helpful.
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You want your feet to touch the ground when sitting in the middle - measure from the knee to the heel
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Which size do you wear most often? You are right in the middle with your stated range. I am in a similar situation between a C and D. I can use either but at first the C felt better. Both felt weird at first. For $20.00 apiece I got both and tried them. I am still way ahead of the $400.00 custom orthotic's price tag. I think I use the smaller size more often, I can slide it forward just a tad if needed to hit the correct place on my feet in the bigger size shoe. In my boots the longer orthotic goes to the back of the boot's heel were my heel does not go, and the arch support hits the correct place on my foot. I wear heavier socks with the boots. Both sizes have uses and really not a huge difference between them. men's 9-9.5= size F men's 10-10.5= size G These sizes are per the information on the website. Good Luck. They have worked for me, but it does take time to remodel crushed, torn or just plain flattened arches. Hope this helps.
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I have flexible arches, but do have orthotics to insert into the boots. This year I ordered a 1.2 size larger (10.5)because my large toes were rubbing. But I wore the size 10 for several years.
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Not a Dr by any means, but you've stated too different but sometimes related conditions.Traditional wisdom would say flat feet equals low arches, ergo YELLOW but you should always consult your Dr.
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I don't now that anyone can truly answer that but the user, but here's what I do:I relax my arm, then bend it slightly...just a little....and that's where the handle should be: right at that height next to my body. You want to be able to lean on it as you and the walk through each step you take. When you walk, it should be able to support you throughout the step. If you feel you're having to bend to reach it or, conversely, if your arm is TOO bent when the cane is vertical -- at the point of its motion when it is right beside you -- then you will not gain the benefit of the cane.
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Could be your feet are different levels of arches. Mine was that way. Little on the one foot and the other foot no arch. Both feet ached but one more than the other. The bones and ligaments (inside your feet) are being moved into a position that they are not use to. So yea, there is going to be some pain with changing your feet, that will stop. I have better looking legs, now and hardly any back pain. Who knew of having arches in your feet can take back pain away. -Pamla
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The arch is the best I've found as far as height, but unfortunately for me/my size, the arch was about 1/4 of an inch too far back and therefore hit my heel instead of my arch. I had to return them for that reason. I wear a 10 wide, so ordered an 11. The most comfy shoe yet except for the positioning of the arch. Maybe your size would be fine. It's worth a try since its such a comfy shoe with a high arch.
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I use my cane with this tip every day and though to just feel the tip you would say it is rigid, when you walk with it there is flexion in the feet. I have several canes and I have this tip on all of them. The feet will definitely flex enough to follow the terrain. I really recommend it.
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The insole is made of foam. While the arch is firmer than a lot of inserts you buy at a store, it still has some give to it. So it is not rigid in my opinion. I have high arches and this has been the best support for my foot with exception to custom orthotics from the doctor which are truly rigid.
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Yes, I use it for stretching my feet. I have plantar fasciitis. It hurt to use at first, as it is hard material, but now I love it...esp when my arches ache from not wearing my shoe inserts.
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This will benefit you for that purpose because it has three levels of arch. It come with two arch support trigger point and the flat.. I love this thing and for the price you cant beat that. Hope this could help you.
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Try a different room. Flat floor like tile or linoleum, not a rug or carpet. You need to do it barefoot, with no shoes or stockings on either foot.Different readings? How much difference?
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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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Hi Jim, Your feet are elevated at the same time you lean back it is a smooth action. Also it is very easy to put the feet down just push down on the foot and lean forward. I love my chair.
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Your foot should be flexed as much as is comfortable. The more flexed the better.