I need some arch supports. Has anyone tried the Good Feet Store? Is the customization worth the price or will I do just as well with something OTC like Spenco or Superfeet?
I need some arch supports. Has anyone tried the Good Feet Store? Is the customization worth the price or will I do just as well with something OTC like Spenco or Superfeet?
I'd try Superfeet first. Spenco is worthless.
9-% of the time, Superfeet are enough. Hoever, If you have really bad feet and a history of serious foot/shin/knee/etc problems, then you should probably consider going to a reputable orthopedist to get custom inserts.
letsrun.com wrote:
I'd try Superfeet first. Spenco is worthless.
9-% of the time, Superfeet are enough. Hoever, If you have really bad feet and a history of serious foot/shin/knee/etc problems, then you should probably consider going to a reputable orthopedist to get custom inserts.
Go to a podiatrist for orthotics, not an orthopedist.
I just called the Good Feet Store. They have custom 'fitted' orthotics off their shelves and the average for runners is about 200 bucks a pair. Yikes.
I think I'll try the superfeet.
I have high arches, never have knee pain, never use arch supports or orthotics, and usually rip the insoles out of the shoes - because I like the insoles to be flat.
Stay off crowned roads, stay away from gimmicks and your knees should be fine.
I've tried numerous insoles for my pronating feet. I would recommend Pinnacle Powerstep.
You need to try them out first, there is a 30day guarantee.
J.R. wrote:
I have high arches, never have knee pain, never use arch supports or orthotics, and usually rip the insoles out of the shoes - because I like the insoles to be flat.
Stay off crowned roads, stay away from gimmicks and your knees should be fine.
I know this is an old thread, but I found it searching and had to comment. What you report is exactly what is to be expected. If you have high arches, you specifically DON'T need arch support. It is people with flat or low arches and/or flexible arches that need arch support. If you have a high arch, you generally want a low-arched shoe since you already have arch support, that is, your high, rigid arch. When you have low or flat arches, you need a higher arch structure to prop your foot up on the medial side to keep it from pronating too much.
How can anyone be a good runner and not understand the basics of running shoe design. When Runninng Warehouse lists a shoe as having a low arch structure, that means it wouldbe good for someone with a high arch.