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Post by FarOutFarley on Oct 18, 2021 17:24:30 GMT -8
MY FEET WERE KILLING ME, UNTIL . . .
Klogs: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009Z6EE2A/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_3?smid=A3C1P8IEE7T0BC&psc=1They come in several different shapes for men and women. I got the 105 style in size 9-12 women’s and put them in my men’s size 9 hiking boots. Good fit, wide enough in the forefoot. Who might like these: someone who needs quite a bit of cushioning throughout for whatever reason: arthritis, neurological problem, etc. (I have sensitive feet plus arthritis and plantar fasciitis. The Superfeet are way too hard and painful for me, as are all insoles with hard plastic arches.) These are made for nurses. The cushioning is thicker than most. I would describe the foam as a good combination of soft and supportive. The arch is low to medium, definitely not high but it’s perceptible. ***Most importantly, I find that the foam holds up well without compacting. I've had mine for several months and they’re as thick as when they were new. For my foot problems, these are the best insoles I’ve ever had and definitely worth $21. I’ve suffered through years of foot pain and these insoles are a definite improvement.
Hope this can be useful for someone.
Manufacturer's website: klogsfootwear.com/insoles-1/?_bc_fsnf=1&Style=TRUComfort%C2%AE+Insoles&Size=9-12+Medium+105
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Post by trinity on Oct 20, 2021 6:06:58 GMT -8
Great information, thanks for the recommendation.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2021 4:07:32 GMT -8
My feet need SuperFeet green insoles, hiking boots, work boots, casual and dress shoes. Can't live without 'em.
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Post by bluefish on Oct 31, 2021 15:42:22 GMT -8
I've been looking for insoles like these. I have fairly bad neuropathy as a result of chemo. Super feet are useless, others have lost their padding in less than a month. Thanks.
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Post by FarOutFarley on Nov 25, 2021 19:20:19 GMT -8
Bluefish, if you decide to try these let us know what you think of them. The only caveat, as I said, is that the arches are only low to medium, but they are not flat.
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Post by FarOutFarley on May 13, 2022 4:23:19 GMT -8
Update after 9 months: I'm still wearing the same insoles in my hiking boots, which I wear for hiking plus walking several times a week year round. They have held up very well with no noticeable compaction of the foam. These are the best insoles I've ever worn.
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Post by leadbelly on May 13, 2022 6:27:57 GMT -8
Humble suggestion: if you have significant/severe foot issues, contact your health insurer and find out if they cover the cost of custom orthotics. they are costly, mine would have been about $1,200 out of pocket but were covered.
Next: find an orthopedic practice builds 3D printed orthotics. a good physical therapist/pedorthist will scan your foot, either on a glass plate or a gel pad with laser scanners underneath (or do a cast, old school, that's on its way out), and they can build the orthotic with a 3d printer. then get fitted, make sure it works with your shoes.
Speaking from experience. I'm a large, flat-footed person. I hike a lot, play a lot of softball, & am otherwise very active. they're a game-changer in terms of correcting how you walk and alleviating symptoms many people get from pounding their feet. They also last a long time. i'm pondering replacing mine, they have lasted about 5 years, much more durable than podiatrist-made custom orthotics i have previously worn.
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Post by ErnieW on May 14, 2022 5:12:30 GMT -8
Next: find an orthopedic practice builds 3D printed orthotics. a good physical therapist/pedorthist will scan your foot, either on a glass plate or a gel pad with laser scanners underneath (or do a cast, old school, that's on its way out), and they can build the orthotic with a 3d printer. then get fitted, make sure it works with your shoes. My college roommate had developed bad lower back and knee pain in his late teens. He went to a lot of different doctors but with little success. Then he went to an orthopedist and got custom insoles. Within a couple of months his pains were gone. This was also back when there were dinosaurs. The tech must be better now. |
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Post by rebeccad on May 14, 2022 6:51:45 GMT -8
The tech must be better now. I dunno. The insoles I had made 24 years ago are still usable (I've had them re-covered a few times), and honestly seem much more durable than the ones made more recently from a foot scan. They don't correct as well for over-pronation but the old ones are better than the new at supporting my arch and avoiding PF pain. |
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Post by BigLoad on May 14, 2022 8:38:05 GMT -8
seem much more durable than the ones made more recently from a foot scan. They don't correct as well for over-pronation but the old ones are better than the new at supporting my arch and avoiding PF pain. That's the key thing about custom insoles. The foot scan creates an insole that matches the shape of your foot as it is. A well-made custom insole matches the shape it should have. When they made mine, the podiatrist held my foot in slightly twisted position to create the mold. That made orthotic slightly higher on the front part of the medial side, which is what prevents over-pronation. The rest of this is more unique to me, but may be of interest. That was also on my slightly shorter leg (1/4"), which is also the one with the collapsed arch. My other primary symptom was recurring bursitis in the opposite hip. The orthotic immediately relieved the collapsed arch and also permanently banished the bursitis. What I hadn't realized until then was that the leg length difference had been causing enormous tension in my back, because it was being held straight not by natural alignment, but by the force of all the small muscles constantly pulling it straight. It had never hurt, but I never realized how tiring it was until that tiny correction. |
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Post by leadbelly on May 17, 2022 12:35:35 GMT -8
i think it's less about the scan & more about what they do with it. All orthotics should be made to encourage your foot to track the way it should, not merely mirror what your foot already does. Docs have different approaches. For maybe 15 years, the orthotics I used were 3/4 length and moderately contoured. the past 5 years or so, the orthotics are much more pronounced/aggressive, and they're much better in terms of avoiding/limiting knee and achilles issues, which are the main problems i get from flat feet.
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Post by FarOutFarley on May 21, 2022 13:10:40 GMT -8
As BigLoad says, a difference in leg length can cause havoc. Everything from the foot to the neck is connected. Following hip replacement, I ended up with a 1/4" difference in leg length. Over time I developed plantar fasciits, bursitis in both hips, and strains or spasms in my calf, hamstring, piriformis, lower back, and trapezius. Believe it or not, I feel much better than before the surgery. You can correct this problem with a heel lift and lots of stretching.
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Post by BigLoad on May 21, 2022 13:14:24 GMT -8
Yes, I've also had piriformis syndrome. It's literally a pain in the ass. It tries to come back now and then. A set of exercises from a physical therapist keeps mine at bay. |
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Post by FarOutFarley on May 21, 2022 13:17:55 GMT -8
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