Hi Mary Sue, I have heard from many people who have had positive experiences with orthotic insoles, especially when dealing with foot pain or conditions like plantar fasciitis. They can provide additional support and help alleviate pressure on certain areas of the foot. However, it's important to make sure you get the right type of insoles for your specific needs and foot shape. It might be a good idea to consult with a podiatrist or other foot specialist to help you select the right insoles. Best of luck!
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I wear wide toe box shoes but am considering buying some orthotic insoles.
I wear wide toe box shoes but am considering buying some orthotic insoles. Curious to know others experience? Has anyone had positive experience with these type of insoles?
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They work for some but not me I had them made for my feet and with in 2 week I had started walking on my small toe my toes are now pointing the wrong way.
Have been using Super Feet insert (I wear the hot pink. I have high arches). I would not go without them.
Custom made worth every penny
I just bought some and tried it out for the first day yesterday. It was a great decision for me.
My husband had some made to measure insoles. He was in agony with them. Dr told him to stick with them but he eventually gave up on them. They were quite expensive as I remember
I found Asics (athletic shoes) are the best for my feet - they are wider at the top, no bad seams rubbing. Hope this helps.
I have the three different kinds. Believe it on not, Dr. Scholl’s are my go tos!
They didn't work for me I'm afraid 😢😔
Get custom made .
what do you mean walking on small toe? Recently the doctor recommended it, but I am debating still (after the insurance it will cost me $100).
my small toe had stared to curl the wrong way I think the arch support was to high .
then it’s an issue with whoever made your custom orthotics and not orthotics in general, correct?
did you talk to them? I am sorry about that.
yes hand had my money back But that doesn’t solve the problems with my feet I went to a foot Specialist he told me to throw them in the bin that I need cushioning
I had two different insole made by difficult people One was a dr and the other one a podiatrist nether were any good to me.I wish I had never brought them.
I am sorry That is disappointing
did they take them back or return your portion? That is why I am still debating ($100 out of pocket after the insurance). I am sorry they didn’t work.
in fairness he didn’t ask for a refund.
most insurance companies don’t even cover custom orthotics so the fact that yours is only $100 out of pocket is actually a really good deal
not all ASICS are wide though. I have wide feet, so I have to wear the Nimbus Wide width.
I will get them in a couple of weeks. I will let you know.
hi i just got my custom insoles a couple of weeks ago, and my bunion pain has reduced significantly while walking. look up my name in the group to see my full review
Altra shoes have a wide toebox..only shoe that works with my bunion.
I am referring to the portion of the shoe that would be on the bunion/hammer toe
you were never able to adjust to them?
no not really.
Mine were$300. Great after any adjustments.
thanks Mitch. do you put them on top of existing footbed? Or do you remove the existing footbed?
I decided to get them (office will notify me when they arrived). My portion was $109 a pair and hope they work.
Remove all footbeds. Ie inserts.
i just used mine for 2 weeks and my bunion pain has decreased significantly while walking. hoping you have some good results and finally get some relief.
yay! Congratulations!! I hope so too.
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