These are my very exhausted orthotics.

These are my very exhausted orthotics. They have lost their supportive ability. I am waiting to have news ones made. In the meantime I’m developing plantar fasciitis, post tib tendon pain, outside of my ankles and developing a neuroma on right foot. Does anyone know of over the counter orthotics that have have the high sides to hold foot stable. Firm supportive base with some cushioning on top? Any shoe recommendations with good inside orthotic? I’m concerned I don’t want the neuroma, post tib tendon pain and plantar fasciitis to set in. So difficult to get rid of TIA

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Community comment#1

Superfeet orthodics and Topo shoes Topo has many different models of shoes with different levels of support, stability, and cushioning. I have attached a picture of a good one that helped me through surgery and than a broken bone. But- really need to get with a PT that can give you a program to strengthen your feet, arches, and low legs. When we just “cradle” our feet in our shoes and orthodics we aren’t addressing the problem. Not sure of your resources but I would search your area online to get more information Good luck

Community comment#2

I have tried several of the OTC orthotics listed here. They just did not work for me. I spent a small fortune on them. Thank goodness Amazon takes returns! What I don't get is how they are supposed to work because both of my feet are different. How can two of the same orthotics work with two different feet. I decided to bite the bullet and order personalized orthotics. Someone on this site suggested that I find a company who uses biomechnics to create my orthotics. Miraculously I was able to find a company near my home. My evaluation took about an hour. They use scans and computer imaging of the pressures of when you walk but also a foam imprint. I picked up my orthotics a couple of weeks ago. It takes a few days to work into them. I've gone back once for adjustments. I feel that they are helping my feet but I have another foot issue that we are working on. That is my story!

Community comment#3

Just by looking at the pictures and net seeing and hearing more. My pick would be cadence insoles. They have a nice firm arch and a soft top. Even with fabric tops. They still have a soft cushion. And they do have a PZ toped one as well. xelero shoes. They are a firm sole not soft mush. It’s important to give stability and not allow the foot to twist and turn this lonely aggravate the post tib. They also have a forefoot rocker that helps to reduce flexion. This can help not to pull the fascia to reduce pain and tearing

Community comment#4

Aetrex are my favorite. They have insoles, make tennis shoes and sandals. I get compliments all the time on my sandals and people don’t realize they’re my orthotics!