topic Re: Over the Counter Orthotics in Wellness

Over the Counter Orthotics

Icegoddess — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 00:23:22 GMT

Not sure if this is the correct forum for this, but looking for recommendations for good OTC Orthotics. I currently have prescription orthotics I wear in my every day sneakers. Before I got those, the doctor had me try out MonTrail orthotics. I did like them and put them in my gardening shoes after I got the prescription orthotics. At some point both of these are going to wear out and I can't afford the $400 price tag to replace the prescription ones. I was looking at getting more MonTrails, but when I read the reviews it seems they had been bought out by another company and, as is commonly the case when companies are bought out, are no longer as good. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Re: Over the Counter Orthotics

ILTH — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 00:31:24 GMT

If you have a specialty shoe store near you that carries orthotics, go there with the shoes you intend to use them in.

We have Eneslow in NYC. They carry dozens of serious orthotics and guide you in which ones would be best for your needs.

If there's nothing near you, you can email Eneslow for their suggestion.

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mom2four0418 — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 00:41:06 GMT

Superfeet

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blackhole99 — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 00:43:22 GMT

Vionic here at the Q sells orthotics and they are really nice. JMO but I think the orthotics from the Podiatrist is a rip off, just like over priced durable medical equipment.

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D Kay — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 00:44:07 GMT

I like the ones that Vionic makes. They sell full length and 3/4 lenghth.

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Icegoddess — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 01:28:25 GMT

Thanks everybody. I have looked at the Vionic orthotics since I have a couple of their shoes that I lie, but was concerned that they might not hold up to all my gardening and gym work.

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Krimpette — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 11:42:34 GMT

My ortho doc suggested Spenco orthodics from Amazon. I love them.

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AngelPuppy1 — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 11:52:37 GMT

I tried quite a few OTC orthotics and none of them worked for me but then I think I have a pretty severe issue. I do use dr. prescribed orthotics and they work better for me than anything else. I won't be happy when mine wear out as they are pretty expensive. If OTC work for you, then that is great. What about the Dr. Scholl ones that are in the kiosk?

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Meowingkitty — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 12:34:04 GMT

Try the Walking Company and Abdo brand. I like their sneakers and their orthotics have helped my feet. They also sell them separately.

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Still Raining — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 13:46:29 GMT

First you need to know exactly what you need. High arch? Metatarsal pain?

Then go to a store when they do this all the time, like a running place. They will help. I have had wonderful results.

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Icegoddess — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 14:11:56 GMT

@Still Raining , yeah I might take the drive down to Fleet Feet which is where he sent me to get the Montrails in the first place. It's kinda inconvenient, but they do specialize in that kind of thing. I doubt I can get exact replacements for what I have. We used one of those foot forms, but he actually held my arch up when I put my foot in, so they have quite a high arch to them. It's not that I have high arches, but that they fall when I put weight on my foot. Also, it appears the doctor I used is no longer with the practice and I don't know where he is now.

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Shelbelle — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 22:14:29 GMT

My DH has been using Spenco for many years, very happy with them, we get them for a good price on ebay.

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Whosits — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 19:12:19 GMT

Vionics are for people that walk or run with most of the weight on the inside edge of the feet. I happen to supinate which means the opposite. I tend to put my weight on the outside of my feet. There are tons of other reasons for orthotics/.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 19:32:08 GMT

We have The Good Feet Store here. You go in and they find the one that's right for you. They offer over 300 orthotic styles to choose from.

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AuntMame — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 19:32:20 GMT

******'s Sporting Goods carries a wide variety of orthotics spanning from simple insoles to molded footbeds for different sorts of foot problems. I've heard that it's a good place to shop for them and check out what's available. They offer tips and a video on their web site for selecting inserts.

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AuntMame — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 19:34:58 GMT

I see that the name of the sporting goods store was censored. Rhymes with "Stick" and begins with the same letter as "Donut."

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SilleeMee — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 19:35:23 GMT

@AuntMame wrote:
******'s Sporting Goods carries a wide variety of orthotics spanning from simple insoles to molded footbeds for different sorts of foot problems. I've heard that it's a good place to shop for them and check out what's available. They offer tips and a video on their web site for selecting inserts.

D i c k's Sporting Goods...LOL! Put spaces between those letters. @AuntMame

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AuntMame — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 19:36:23 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@AuntMame wrote:
******'s Sporting Goods carries a wide variety of orthotics spanning from simple insoles to molded footbeds for different sorts of foot problems. I've heard that it's a good place to shop for them and check out what's available. They offer tips and a video on their web site for selecting inserts.

D i c k's Sporting Goods...LOL! Put spaces between those letters. @AuntMame

Thanks, SilleeMee!