What type of shoes are compatible with orthotics?
Most closed shoe with a heel height of 1-1/2″ or less. Orthotics are useless in high heeled shoes and will usually slip out of sandals. Obviously, they can’t be worn when you are barefoot. The most compatible shoe is a closed lace up type of shoe such as an athletic shoe. For women, as the shoe becomes more “dressy” the orthotic may become incompatible. In theses instances, a second pair of “dress orthotics” may be needed. Can orthotics be used for sports activities, i.e., running, aerobics, etc.? Definitely! In fact, many professional and amateur athletes treated in this offices would be unable to perform without their orthotics. Do orthotics ever have to be replaced? Can they break? If you are an adult, it is not likely that your orthotic prescription will have to be changed. Occasionally your foot structure may change over a period of time and a new prescription may be necessary, but this is rare. In children, new prescriptions may be necessary, and orthotics need to be changed afte
