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How to solve the problem of compensating for one foot larger than the other?

I have bought several pairs of shoes, usually Clark's or Sketchers, that have been too big only for my right foot.

Does anyone have a solution/ product that works?

I have tried the small plastic insoles that sit into the front of the shoe and the heel pads. Neither works well for me.

Any other ideas?

Thanks!

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Re: How to solve the problem of compensating for one foot larger than the other?

Best thing to do would be to get a CUSTOM INSOLE INSERT that would fit any/all your shoes...made by a podiatrist.

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Re: How to solve the problem of compensating for one foot larger than the other?


@pateacher wrote:

I have bought several pairs of shoes, usually Clark's or Sketchers, that have been too big only for my right foot.

Does anyone have a solution/ product that works?

I have tried the small plastic insoles that sit into the front of the shoe and the heel pads. Neither works well for me.

Any other ideas?

Thanks!


@pateacher 

 

At first I thought your comments were a joke. 

 

If you've never been to a Podiatrist, NOW is the time to go. 

 

If you have two feet that aren't identical in structure, this problem needs to be addressed with a medical professional.   

 

Get a referral from your PCP if that's required and get an assessment.  

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Re: How to solve the problem of compensating for one foot larger than the other?

Thanks @Tinkrbl44  and @Desertdi! I will check into your suggestion.

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Re: How to solve the problem of compensating for one foot larger than the other?

One of my feet is a bit wider than the other. In the winter I wear two socks on the other foot. An extra-thin cotton sock under my regular sock and that helps me.  

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Re: How to solve the problem of compensating for one foot larger than the other?

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I buy full foam insoles at Walmart.  Used to be about $2 a pair.  Many of my shoes are slightly too wide.  The insoles  take up some room.

 

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Re: How to solve the problem of compensating for one foot larger than the other?

@pateacher You may want to check with higher end stores where you can purchase a sized mismatch as a pair. 

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Re: How to solve the problem of compensating for one foot larger than the other?

@SilleeMee  @nycalady @Kachina624 

Thanks for your ideas.  

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Re: How to solve the problem of compensating for one foot larger than the other?


@pateacher wrote:

I have bought several pairs of shoes, usually Clark's or Sketchers, that have been too big only for my right foot.

Does anyone have a solution/ product that works?

I have tried the small plastic insoles that sit into the front of the shoe and the heel pads. Neither works well for me.

Any other ideas?

Thanks!


Well, what do you usually do?  I assume this isn't a new issue.

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Re: How to solve the problem of compensating for one foot larger than the other?

"I have tried the small plastic insoles that sit into the front of the shoe and the heel pads. Neither works well for me.

Any other ideas?"