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SuzanneG Forum Moderator
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Posted: June 04 2008 at 8:15pm | IP Logged
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I wear custom orthotics for my crazy malformed feet. I'm SUPPOSED to wear them ALL THE TIME, but, alas......in the summer I just LOVE sandals way too much. I'm thinking that I won't be able to get away with this much longer, and am wondering......
Do any of you wear orthotics with a summer-type shoe or a sandal that CAN accomodate orthotics? What's out there? Brand names? Links?
__________________ Suzanne in ID
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Mom of 7 (Girls - 14, 12, 11, 9, 7 and Boys - 4, 1)
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Posted: June 04 2008 at 11:08pm | IP Logged
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Hi Suzanne,
I happened to get a catalog recently (no idea why it was sent to me) from a company that specializes in this sort of thing. It's called Footsmart and it has tons of orthotic-type things and lots of shoes for people with foot problems. I noticed right away that quite a few of the shoes were cute - not old-lady-with-foot-trouble-type shoes. I don't have foot trouble at all, but many of the shoes were touted as being so comfortable that I was tempted to try them!
__________________ ~Irene (Mom to 6 girls, ages 7-19)
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Posted: June 05 2008 at 10:39am | IP Logged
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Oh, Suzanne, my podiatrist told me that Crocs now make a version that orthotics fit inside of, and only a little more expensive than the regular ones.
__________________ Kelly, mom to 9th and 5th graders
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BrendaPeter Forum All-Star
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Posted: June 06 2008 at 6:49am | IP Logged
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These work well in sandals or Crocs for arch support, if that's what you're looking for. Footsmart is the only place I know of that carries them.
Also, Naot sandals come with removable footbeds so that you can add orthotics.
Would love to hear about any orthotic recommendations!
__________________ Blessings,
Brenda (mom to 6)
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JodieLyn Forum Moderator
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Posted: June 09 2008 at 10:19pm | IP Logged
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I've had a pair of the Naot sandles.. very comfy.. of course I was just using their foot bed.. but it would certainly seem like you could take their's out and put in a custom made one.. I wore the footbeds out and then couldn't find more for that sandle I finally gave up on them but the sole and upper were in great condition so they would last you well if you can fit your own custom foot bed in them.
__________________ Jodie, wife to Dave
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SuzanneG Forum Moderator
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Posted: June 13 2008 at 10:25pm | IP Logged
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Thanks everyone for the suggestions! I've been searching the Footsmart website and looking into the Naots and Crocs.
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Would love to hear about any orthotic recommendations!
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Brenda~ I don't have any orthotic recommendations, as mine are made for me at the the podiatrist. But, if you think you may need them, it's worth looking into, as many times, insurance will pay for them every few years or so.
__________________ Suzanne in ID
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BrendaPeter Forum All-Star
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Posted: June 14 2008 at 5:39am | IP Logged
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SuzanneG wrote:
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Would love to hear about any orthotic recommendations!
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Brenda~ I don't have any orthotic recommendations, as mine are made for me at the the podiatrist. But, if you think you may need them, it's worth looking into, as many times, insurance will pay for them every few years or so. |
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That's great to know! Thx Suzanne!
__________________ Blessings,
Brenda (mom to 6)
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