Re: Orthotics
#309869 - 06/26/07 07:41 AM
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Flipada
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Thanks, Christine. Definitely something to think about! 
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Over the years, I have been fitted by various types of professionals. I Have been fit by chiropractors, foot specialists and actual medical suppliers.
The one word of advice I have to offer, be sure they MOLD your foot sitting down. If they have you stand up in a mold, it changes the form of your feet. I don't have any connective tissue between the bones in the tops of my feet and when I stand, my feet go flat and turn. The orthotics fitted when I stand in a mold, NEVER EVER fit right and my feet still hurt.
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Good advice. Thank you!!
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One big downside to them is that they usually can only be fitted in an athletic (or athletic-type) shoe. Some of the running shoe companies, such as New Balance, now have some sandals that you can slip them into, but they're not the most attractive shoes. You can't wear them in the cute summer sandals like most women are wearing in the summer (but I can't wear those anyway!!!) So I don't know how important that is to you.
I disagree!! I have orthotics, and I wear Naots all year round, and they make some really cute sandals. You just have to find ones that have a removeable insole, and most Naot sandals do. I absoltely LOVE my Naots! So comfy.
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I've had orthotics for about 4-5 years now. I had really bad foot pain because I have flat feet. I can't do much walking without them now. If I walk around the house barefoot for too long, I start to feel pain in my back and knees. I also have back problems; I had a diskectomy (L4/L5) three years ago, so I am very careful about my feet! If my feet are uncomfortable, or my hip/leg alignment isn't right, it will hurt my back. Like I posted below, I buy Naot sandals and clogs, and I absolutely LOVE them. They can be pricey, but they have a removeable insert that I can replace my orthotic with and they last forever. Their sandals are cute, too! Right now I have three pairs of Naot sandals and two pairs of Naot clogs (for fall/winter). I have one pair of orthotics I wear with sandals and another pair that I wear with my clogs and tennis shoes.
It helps with the pain, so it's definitely worth it!
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Re: Orthotics
#310101 - 06/28/07 03:51 PM
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Flipada
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well that's encouraging. Thanks!
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Re: Orthotics
#310102 - 06/28/07 03:52 PM
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Very cool. I'll check it out!
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