What’s the difference between custom and off the shelf orthotics?
Off the shelf orthotics are made to fit an average foot shape, and as such their correction is limited and symmetrical. They are also made from compressible foams and as such, distort very quickly especially as the foot may have to deal with up to four times the persons bodyweight in running. They do have a place for very mild pronation problems, or if a patient needs an extremely lightweight race orthotics for track and field over middle distances. Custom orthotics have the advantage of being prescribed exactly for the patients condition, and are usually made from more durable materials, hence keeping their corrective properties for up to several years.
