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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Its not made for walking. Also suggest The 5-Minute Plantar Fasciitis Solution if you're stuck with that problem.
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I would say no..only 20&12Separate point. can you identify shoe depths that will accommodate thick inserts for diabetics with foot nerropathy?.
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It is better if you're using it for plantar fasciitis. I's also suggest checking out the technique in the book "The 5-Minute Plantar Fasciitis Solution" too if you're plagued with that.
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Dr. Scholl's Custom Fit orthotic inserts cured my plantar fasciitis (the one you stick your foot in the foot mapping machine at Wal-mart to find the one for your foot).
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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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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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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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Great question -- it's actually pretty thin, and pretty short. It only comes to the ball of my foot, and it's really not a substitute for a "real" orthotic.
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I too have the same size shoe, I chose the med. and was a great fit, and with the air adjustment made it perfect. Hope you heal fast, do exactly what the Dr. says and do the PT, so important. Best be with you, H.
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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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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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In my personal opinion no I don't think so because I think they're a little too wide, however, vionic also has an ortho heel insert called the dress slim fit. I think that would be more appropriate for a pump/high heel shoe.
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I think that it is unlikely with this orthotic, unless they have a narrow version. I did not find this helpful, and no longer use it.
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The shoe itself will not help. If you buy one half size larger than normal and insert a supportive orthotic device I think it will. The shoe itself is rather lightweight and made of fabric which is somewhat stiffer than you expect in a running shoe. My expensive running shoes are "softer" and more flexible to the touch while providing great cushening and shock absorption. Personally, I feel running shoes are so critical, you should buy the best (ie: expensive) you can afford. But, that being said, these will probably work just fine with an insert.
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Absolutely, go for it. I did, about, 15-yrs ago and now my once FLAT FEET have natural arches. Don't rush it, wear your orthotics for a half hour on day one and then go from there, depending on how you do. I've purchased all my orthotics from ArchCrafters, except for once. I recall that exception, orthotics from another company, was a total mistake cause I gave them to the dumpster. Not the ArchCrafters ; I still use my first pair of their orthotics. Right, they do not wear out. Hillbilly PS. The caviot from Amazon, "not suitable for flat feet", I must assume, is to protect against law suits. Lawyers...
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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.