Why Your Shoes May Require Arch Support Inserts For Flat Feet

By Deanne Shepard


It is not unusual to hear of someone who says they have a flat foot. Many people do not really understand what that is. This condition can affect anyone or any age. If a person develops this problem they should consider using arch support inserts for flat feet. While it will not cure the problem, it will make the condition more comfortable.

If the arch of the foot has fallen, this is known as being flat footed. The arch is needed to support other areas of the foot, back and legs. The type of shoes a person chooses, such as high heels and sandals that lack support, can increase the probablity that a person will experience this problem. One foot might suffer this affliction more than the other. Once the arch has dissapated, it will not return.

Complications in the way the foot is arched can be increased by excessive body weight, although this is not always the case. While young folks can be affected, they generally do not have as much problems as older folks. This can change as a person ages.

While this problem can cause pain, it does not affect the usability of the feet. The pain is generally caused from the other areas of the foot having to compensate for the lack of arching. Unfortunately, this can affect other parts of the body as the legs and back are also affected. Balance can also become an issue as the feet are improperly aligned when they are not arched as they should be.

Arch supports allow the foot to better disperse the weight of the body. This helps the foot to step correctly, which in turn decreases the stress and pain on all parts of the body.

There are many websites as well as local brick and mortar stores that will offer arch supports for sale. While these may be a good short-term solution, they will not compare to having supports that are personally created for your feet. While they do come in sizes, it is unlikely that you and someone else with your shoe size has the exact fit that is needed. If you have your feet professionally measured and the supports created just for you, your fit will be much better. Visiting a podiatrist with the shoes that you wear most of the time will allow for the best fit.

While it is likely that any tennis shoe you buy will have an insole, it is not equal to having an arch support. The insoles that come with the shoes are for shock absorbing and comfort. However, when the person wearing the shoes requires extra foundation, these insoles are not going to deliver. While the support of new shoes is there in the beginning, it soon dissipates. In order to keep the support needed, you will need special inserts.

While not everyone has a problem with their arches, it is not uncommon. Everyday we walk on flat surfaces and this along with excess body weight and aging can attribute to problems in the feet. Purchasing personalized supports for the shoes is one sure way to help eliminate the problems that flat feet can cause in the back and legs. While new shoes can feel comfortable and supportive it is best to remember that they do not offer the same support that inserts ordered especially for you offers.




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