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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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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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.
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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I tend to put my Pedags under arch supports and even beneath the manufacturer's insole if the shoe will allow. I have never tried to place them over arch supports, but think the leather might not be supple enough to provide a smooth contour.
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I don't find them to be any higher in the back for support. In fact, I have a heel spur on the back of my foot and they are very comfortable on it. I have wide feet and 2 heel spurs and these are the most comfortable sneakers I've found. Had no trouble walking all over Disney! If you have any foot "issues", I think these would be a good sneaker to try.
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The paper that came with the order states WalkFit Platinum. There are 3 sizes of arch inserts.I can't tolerate the lowest. My. Feet have lost their arch over the last 2 years. An orthopedist recommended WalkFits for foot pain, but the pain persists.
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We do not carry any orthotics for flat feet. I am not aware of any company that does sell them for flat feet.
2230365
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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I would suspect that they would not work. I found these to be very uncomfortable and putting more pressure on the center of the bottom of the heel. If you are addressing plantar fasciitis; I found the profoot inserts that support the heel and arch provided significant relief.
1457308
You could really do either, but these inserts only come about halfway up the footbed, so you'll be more comfortable with the original inserts. These actually made my plantars worse, since the arch support is really squishy, not so supportive.
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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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I really don't know for that particular condition, but I can say that the foot walkers are great overall devices for stretching out your feet and they certainly helped my plantar fasciitis condition!
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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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No, there is two inserts one for each shoe and then there are 4 different inserts for each shoe insert. One is for massage, one is for low, one medium and one high. It just depends on what kind of support you are needing.
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Yeah I would think so. There's non of that gel crap in them that would breakdown. Like I had said earlier these are the best inserts I've ever purchased. I would definitely suggest wearing socks to prolong durability tho
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I would consult with a pediatric doctor for a 3 year old...I didn't notice any issues until my son was very active and wearing out good athletic shoes, around 6 years old..I have really flat fee so he inherited the same problem.