Has anyone ditched their custom orthotics and had better luck with other store bought insert like steppers or…

Yes the orthotics was what made my plantar fasciitis worse, at 100% made it worse

I ditched my custom orthotics and got orthofeet shoes and my pain is just about completely gone.

Yes, in the beginning I was using orthotics in my shoes but after the bad pain was gone, they made my feet sore so I switched to Dr. Scholls. Much better. Now I wear Altra Paradigm 8 shoes without adding insoles and my feet feel wonderful. These shoes have a wide toe box and zero drop to help the foot get back to normal.

Powerstep has made a huge difference for me. Doctor told me this was the best option by far. https://lvnta.com/lv_ukGSxoQZfLZLXv4pzM

Did you talk to the one who did the casting? mine was the same because my pain on my right and left foot have different locations. My PT sent it back to modify it. She said we have 6 months to modify the orthotics. But overall, my orthotics has helped me.

after reading these comments I don’t think k I will be paying out of pocket for custom ones

Yes. No more custom. I wear Altras with the insoles that came with the shoe. It took a year to adjust, but my feet have never felt better. Been 8 months pain free now.

8 used powerstep insoles for high arches while strengthening. I rarely use them now.

I use ProTech Powerstep. These were recommended by podiatrist. He uses them himself. I put them in all my shoes

Yes, I bought 2 & wasted money Dr Scholl’s better

Couldn’t wear either. Fine without

I think I'd Rather invest in couple pair of shoes too .I know those exercises making mine worse. Till I bought the foot support

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My podiatrist wants 500.00 for pair of foot orthotics. Im not sure I want to spend that kind ok for money not knowing if its goona work. No returning them so was just curious what helping everyone else the most.the exercises made my foot hurt worse. I bought wrap around arch of foot feels alot better koprex for pf!

I tossed the custom made and got powerstep.

I have had 3 pairs of custom orthotics made (one by podiatrist, one by pt, one by retail) and none work as good for support as superfeet. however, I'm ditching orthotics and transitioning to wide toe box zero drop shoes via massage, stretching and exercise. . Third week and I feel my arch strengthening.

Yes...

Just tried Steppers didn’t work for me.

According to Dr Angela Walk on You Tube she said to take the inserts out. Not needed I never know who to believe anymore

A year & half ago I spent on very expensive orthotics thinking to align my walking & posture due to aging. To my regret, PF started to develop after a year and worsen and in March this year I was diagnosed with heel spur! .With most of the comments shared here with experience, I can be very sure that it cause me pain then later developed with PF..My regret for life. Painful & expensive lesson .

I like my protalus better than my custom inserts

I like Vionic insoles. But maybe talk to your orthotist or podiatrist about modifying the custom ones?

Steppers!

I had custom made and can't wear them. They are so HARD, so I ended up with Topo shoes that have an arch and added Dr. Sholes for PF

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