Anyone got insoles/orthothics for high arched feet?

Francl27

My podiatrist gave me some insoles for now to help with my feet pain but I'm having a hard time getting used to them, and they're not even as fitted as they should be, as they were just the generic kind... Does anyone have them and how long did it take you to get used to them? I'm supposed to go hiking on Saturday with those on and I'm seriously not sure it's going to work out, it feels like I'm getting stabbed in the feet at every step!

If I don't wear them I get pains in my toes/foot though so I feel like I'm stuck (high impact activities are pretty much out at this point).

Hiker_Rob

I have custom orthotics and if they fit properly they work wonders! You should feel the support in your arch but it should not be painful. I wear them daily in my work shoes and when i hike and backpack I wear them in my boots as well. It does not sound like what they gave you is the right fit, I'd go back or better yet find a better podiatrist, they should have checked how they fit your feet and looked to see if they were giving you the support your foot required.
I do not use them for running however, for that I use a combination of soft insoles in my trail and street runners that give me the best fit and support.

lorrpb

What does your podiatrist say about this? If they don't feel right, then they're probably not right for your feet. Maybe you need a medium arch support instead of high.

ouryve

I gave up on the ones issued by the orthotist. I need a far bigger heel cup than my foot size and sex would suggest, so buy them off the shelf, a couple of sizes bigger than I am and trim them to fit.

I've also found a gel arch support much more comfortable for my fallen (once high) arches than rigid ones because the pressure is more evenly dispersed and doesn't poke into the site of an old ligament injury, making me feel like I have stones in my shoe.

Francl27

lorrpb wrote: »

What does your podiatrist say about this? If they don't feel right, then they're probably not right for your feet. Maybe you need a medium arch support instead of high.

She said it wasn't high enough actually, but my insurance doesn't cover custom ones... so we'll see in 3 weeks if I want to shell the $$ for them or not...

DONGEEGO

I wear orthotics as well. I have been wearing them for the past 5 years. The first time I got them 5 years ago i was experiencing the same symptoms like you. It took me months to get used to them after a series of adjustments by my podiatrist. In all honesty I didn't have confidence in the podiatrist however he is supposed to be the so- called "expert" so I kept my mouth shut. Someone recommended another podiatrist a couple of weeks ago and nary a problem they got it right the first time! The technique the latter podiatrist used to make the orthotic was different than the former. The latter podiatrist had me step into some sponge/styrofoam like material whereas he former used something like paper machet. I say this to say I am not sure if the technique made a difference or the different podiatrist. The latter was highly recommended. Go online and get some objective opinions of the podiatrist you are contemplating using. Hope this helps!