Yes, it is important to wear both, so that both foundation structures can be optimally aligned. Feet walk the dance of life, by balancing their steps together.

Leather shoes without these insoles can be as bad as walking barefooted. The insoles must have enough room for the toes. The insole should be changed every 4-6 months, or when it appears worn-out. This should be fitted by a professional. DR. ZEN prescription insoles are recommended with the DR. ZEN shoe.

For 80% of consumers, the insoles will last approximately 12 months depending on body weight, type of shoe and the environment they are used in (i.e. walking, running, work and sports). Because everyone is different, we can not indicate how many miles it will take to wear a pair out. We recommend replacing oyur insoles every 12 months or when you purchase new shoes.

The balls of the feet, also known as the metatarsils, often bear excessive weight pressure during walking or exercising. It is common for the joints that surround the metatarsils to become painful and inflamed. This pain can be treated with Flexstat.

Foot pain is not normal and is often a sign of a more serious medical problem. It is a misconception that foot pain is something that everyone suffers from and many people don't realize that foot problems can often be treated easily and with a high rate of success. You should see your podiatrist if you experience anything abnormal. Bone deformities such as bunions and hammertoes are usually progressive and your podiatrist may recommend correcting them before they get severe.

No, TUF-FOOT will not produce injury if it gets in the mouth. The quick drying formula dissipates quickly and any remaining residue is innocuous. If a large quantity were directly ingested then you should seek medical attention immediately.

Ski boots are made for the average foot. Since few, if any, people have an ???average??? foot, reality does not always meet expectations. We will personally fit you. Tell us if you have a pronation, supination or any other foot issue. We can often add fitting aids to make your foot more ???average???. If you use orthotics, have us fit your boot with them.

We suggest you wear your Posture Control Insoles? at least 70% of the time. First of all, you are making up for a structural deficit. It will not go away. Secondly, as you use your Posture Control Insoles?, you retrain and strengthen your muscles. A good golfer for example, plays by rote (muscle memory). Muscle memory is created by repetition. Your postural muscles work the same way. If you quit wearing your Posture Control Insoles? you will return to your old pronation pattern.

You can wear Archmolds Custom Insoles without molding them. Their initial shape starts out like the perfectly formed anatomically correct foot and depending on the abnormalities of your foot, you might be able to use them right out of the package. After Personalizing, the insole will still support the base of the foot, in a manner that the body was designed. Personalizing will help reduce pressure points caused by imperfect feet.

During pregnancy it is sensible to wear flatter shoes in order to reduce excess stress on the lower limb and foot structure. Mothersteps are designed to fit within most sensible footwear, but those with a deep heel cup, wide toe box and good fastening will probably fit best and make the most of your orthotic. However any shoe that fits both your foot and Mothersteps comfortably is fine.

Yes indeed, but if he doesn't notice a difference in leg muscle fatigue after a few short days, we would refund his money.

Yes! Your feet get cold too even if you don’t notice it. Often your body will rob heat from the core to warm your extremities so keeping your hands and feet warm will make you feel warmer overall. In addition, the socks or boots installed on your drysuit were sized so you can wear thick insulation on your feet. If you do not wear insulation, the feet of your suit may seem too big. Layering is great alternative to buying a new base undergarment.

Socks and shoes, of course! But more specifically, socks and shoes specially made for the ruggedness of day-to-day trail wear. Foot care is VERY, VERY important; afterall, it isn’t the tour bus that’s going to get you to Maine.

Some people experience a mild discomfort during initial break-in. Break-in time can take up to two weeks in some cases, but usually much less time for most people. If your feet are uncomfortable, remove the orthotics for about half an hour, then re-insert. The golf ball exercise is a simple way to speed the adaptation process. Sit with a golf ball under your bare foot.

No. As stated in several articles in both Practical Sailor and Cruising World, the steps "hold your feet firmly without pinching them". This is do to the webbing reinforcing piece in each step, and to the 2 batten stiffeners which provide additional support to the top adjacent steps.

Custom orthotic inserts are often made for shoes to help control the way your foot functions. These orthotics are used for many problems, including heel pain, arch pain and bunions. Special diabetic shoes are also available, and may be covered by Medicare. Ask your podiatrist for more information about shoe programs.

Kickboxers score the majority of their kicks by impacting with the instep. The foot has many small bones that will come worse off if they strike a jaw or and elbow, and therefore the pads prevent them damaging their feet. Thai boxers condition their shins and use correct technique to block and kick with their shins. Yes, it does hurt, but not as much as taking the impact in the soft tissue of the thigh! Novices, who may not have the conditioning in the shins yet, wear protective shin pads.

Yes, MBTs activate the muscles in your feet therefore help rebuild fallen arches. It is very important that the MBT are used correctly to achieve this.

Orthotics can help heel pain, arch pain, shin pain, ankle pain, knee pain, toe cramps, lower back pain, callouses and forefoot pain. Custom foot orthotics can help relieve many different types of foot pain that are caused by biomechanical problems. Coming in for a no charge assessment will determine whether orthotics will help or not.

Foot and ankle pain is never normal. “Pain” is the body’s way of letting us know something is wrong. If you are having any type of pain, you should discuss it with the doctor. Often, foot or ankle pain can be alleviated relatively quickly and easily, sometimes in just one visit.

High blood glucose from diabetes can, amongst other problems, cause two specific problems that hurt your feet: Nerve damage: One problem is damage to nerves in your legs and feet. With damaged nerves, you might not feel pain, heat, or cold in your legs and feet. A sore or cut on your foot may get worse because you do not know it is there. This lack of feeling is caused by nerve damage, also called diabetic neuropathy. It can lead to a large sore or infection.