I'm two months in to TKD and have developed plantar faciitis. I need a shoe that I can put my orthotics into. Is this the shoe?
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I think that your inserts might fit the shoe well. If they are the kind that look like bottom of a shoe, these martial arts shoes are soft and flexible enough to take the inserts but I don't know if it will be ok to buy them half a size larger. You will have to try. Buy a half size larger and if the inserts don't fit or fit too big , return and get your size. When you order, the numbers that have an H next to them means half size for example 10H is 10 and a half. Hope this helps.
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Completely agree with other responders. Great shoe. Try a half size bigger.
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My personal experience is these flat shoes have eliminated plantar faciitis all together for over a year and a half without use of any inserts.
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Hi Aaron, I do not know much about conditions of the sole of the foot, or the mechanical or medical science that deals with the design and fitting of orthotics, but I do know that this is a excellent martial arts shoe - I use it for Tai chi and Kung fu. The sizes are interesting, I have a wide foot so use a 9H the regular size is to narrow. Hope this helped.
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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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Yes...I've ordered them for other shoes...their the same my podiatrist suggested I wear in my shoes...kj
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First of all, if your mom has pain, she probably should see a podiatrist. She may have specific issues with her feet that call for orthotics, or other treatment. For maximum cushioning (which I desire, as I have back problems) I start with a good cushioning shoe like a New Balance. I then use *two* insoles, starting with the Spenco Polysorb Cross Trainer on the bottom and *this* sole (Syono Orthotics Gel) on top. The combination gives me maximum cushioning while adapting to my foot, and I can and do walk an average of 5 miles per day (fast exercise walk) with no problems.
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It helped with my plantar fasciitis. I found additional relief by using the Sole inserts in my sneakers.
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Yes. I wore mine inside a pair of Merrill athletic shoes that zipper up the front. For me this was comfortable and gave my foot the support needed. Put the brace on and see what flat shoes you have that it will fit inside.
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These are gel like inserts with little arch support. They are made with pressure point areas on the bottom. For me personally they have helped with my Plantar Fasciitis more than I would have ever thought.
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Hello, I do not think so but not sure since I did not keep the wrapper. On the actual aid I did not see anything written indicating hallufix or alpha orthotics. Hope this helps
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I don't wear high heels, so can't answer that. My normal shoe size is 7-1/2 narrow, but when plantar fasciitis struck four years ago I ended up purchasing the Lynco orthotics in a size 8 (because they are not available in half sizes) and buying shoes that would fit the orthotic. So now instead of a size 7-1/2 athletic shoe, I wear a size 8 Medium with a size 8 orthotic. I have a pair of flat dressy shoes (Munro American) in a 7-1/2 Medium instead of my normal 7-1/2 narrow which I wear with the size 8 orthotics. My recommendation is that you go to a really good shoe store and actually try the shoes on with the orthotics (you will probably need to remove the insert that comes with the better shoes; the cheap shoes will probably not have a removable insert). I have made it a practice to purchase two pairs of Lynco orthotics every year. I use the newest ones in my athletic shoes and change them every night, so that each pair of orthotics gets a rest on alternate days. My older orthotics I do NOT discard, but put them into shoes and boots that I wear less often so that I'm not constantly changing back and forth. And I did fully recover from the plantar fasciitis without custom orthotics or surgery--just the Lynco orthotics, plenty of the exercises recommended by a physical therapist, and a brace which I used at night for several months. Good luck! I hope that this is helpful. -- CJM
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Yagga...I think your best bet would be to talk to your Dr. about that, but I would think your new orthotics (inserts) would be worn alone.
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yes, this will help a lot. When my plantar facsitis starts acting up, I stand on this for a while a couple of times a day, and it really makes my feet feel better.
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Right, I had flat feet myself until I started wearing orthotics. But that was 20-years ago. I no longer have flat feet. ArchCrafters is just protecting itself against law suites, practicing medicine without a license. Also, I've bought about 9 pairs of orthotics from ArtCrafter over the years and they deliver a high quality product. Highly recommend. Hillbilly
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Probably would feel good - what do you suffer from? Try the ex's in the book Treat Your Own Achilles Tendinitis or The 5-Minute Plantar Fasciitis Solution if your feet have those problems. Hope this helps.
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Not sure about that but I would recommend getting the rehbands instead. I was not happy with the tk's, the rehbands are a more money but worth the price!! Do it right the first time not like I did.
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I returned them. They are a poor knock-off of Superfeet Green (which I use in my everyday shoes). For that kind of support, I opted for molded orthotics which can be found in ski shops & foot stores.
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If you are looking for a defined arch support this would not work. They are a very thin gel insert. They have placed the gel and designed the bottom just right to relieve certain pressure points in the feet. I have plantar fasciitis and they work GREAT for this. I do have a pair in my running/walking shoes and they are great for me, but I don't have flat feet. Hope this helps.
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I don't really understand your question. Insert the orthotic even with the back of the heel of the shoe. This positions the pad correctly under the foot. I have worn this product for several years without difficulty or pain.