What Materials Are Used in the Orthotic?
Some orthotics are made from soft materials such as semi rigid, air cell foams or leather and cork (used for runners or diabetics). These have more give, but require more room in the shoe than rigid orthotics. Rigid orthotics are made from hard plastic that comes in different thicknesses (to vary the stiffness) or graphite (high rigidity, yet light and thin). Orthotics can be covered with leather, vinyl or durable foam rubber that can cover just the orthotic itself or extend full length to the toes.
