love2read Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 My teen daughter has flat feet and it was recommended that we get her arch inserts. There are so many brand at the store :confused: Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyGirl Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I would see if you can get your insurance to cover a trip to the podiatrist for custom orthodics. My oldest had knee pain for years (that all the doctors chalked up to growing pains) until I insisted on a referral to the podiatrist. His feet aren't super flat, but his arches collapse when he walks. And the custom orthodics have made all the difference for him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2read Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 She's actually away at college so we'll look into that for the break, but for now her feet are just a little sore and we need something that I can pick up through Amazon or a store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I have tried numerous types over the years. The ones I love are WalkFit. They are the only hard plastic insert I have found OTC. I love them because they are just like the really expensive custom orthotics I got from a podiatrist. The WalkFit inserts are available at Target for $20. You can also order online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I bought "Superfeet" for my running shoes. The person at the store told me they will last through 3 shoe changes - so 18 months about. Runners are supposed to change shoes every 6 months. (How many of us really do?) Anyway, they've been comfortable and helped take care of my heel pain. I got the ones I did for heel pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I think mine are Superfeet too. They are bright lime green and very comfortable, I love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyGirl Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Is she near a Fleet Feet or other running store? I have inserts that I got at Fleet Feet. The workers there watch you walk and help you pick the inserts that support your feet the best. You also have the advantage of walking around in several different ones to find the one that is most comfortable for you. I think the inserts I got were around $50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm37 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 My oldest has been using the Dr. Scholls inserts that you can buy at Walmart. They have a diagnostic machine there to tell you which one to buy. They cost about $50. It all sounds kind of silly (Walmart, Dr. Scholls, etc.), but she has been able to work 4 hours/5 days a week on her feet without a lot of problems. So we are very happy with them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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