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Flat Feet & Fallen Arches
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Overview The PowerStep Pinnacle Low uses the same base shape as the customer-favorite Pinnacle insole but lowers the height of the arch support to 20mm, making it more ideal for providing support for those with low arches and flat feet. This insole will provide you with semi-rigid arch support and a deep heel cup for all-over foot support and stability. With a moderate amount of cushioning throughout the insole, you'll also have plenty of cushioning and pressure relief for most day-to-day uses while ensuring that the insole is still slim enough to work in almost all types of shoes. Description From top to bottom, you'll first see that the top of the Pinnacle Low insole is covered in a layer of durable, patterned blue fabric that helps reduce friction against the bottom of the foot, absorb heat, and wick away perspiration and moisture. This fabric sits atop a moderately-thick layer of EVA foam that will provide cushioning and pressure relief for the entire foot from heel to toe. Integrated into the center of the insole is the semi-rigid arch support shell, which provides a deep heel cup for heel support in addition to semi-rigid arch support that works best for low-arched feet. Lastly, the bottom of the insole is lined with a thin layer of EVA form for additional cushioning and shock absorption. Take a look at the product: Notes
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Product DetailsOverview:The Sof Sole FIT Insoles are a full-length, rigid arch insole that is arch height specific. They are designed to with a reinforced support plate for the arch and deep heel cup for the heel to promote excellent anatomical alignment. Product Features:
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Overview The Spenco Polysorb Cross Trainer Insoles have always been a mainstay of the Spenco insoles lineup and are the go-to insole for those seeking cushioned comfort with subtle arch support in a lightweight insole. This fully-cushioned, flexible arch support insole will provide your feet with plenty of cushioning, pressure relief, and shock absorption no matter your day-to-day routine. For those seeking maximum cushioning, maximum shock absorption, and light support, the Cross Trainer insoles are an excellent choice. Description Starting with the top, the insole top cover is made from a durable fabric in Spenco's classic green color that will help reduce friction against the bottom of the foot, control odor, and wick away moisture. The cushioning is made from Spenco's proprietary SpenCore material, a moderately dense foam cushioning material that helps alleviate pressure on the foot while also absorbing impact shock. The yellow base of the insole is made from lightweight Polysorb polyurethane foam, which provides gentle, cushioned support for the heel and arch. The SpenCore foam is exposed at the heel and the forefoot to ensure maximum shock absorption where the foot strikes the ground. Take a look at the product: Notes
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Overview The Superfeet Black All-Purpose Support Low Arch Insoles are a classic style and long-time favorite of many users seeking extremely firm foot & arch support. Featuring an extra-firm low/medium-height arch support, a deep heel cup, and a moderate amount of dense cushioning throughout, these insoles will provide all-over support with minimal fuss. Description From top to bottom, the top of the insole is lined with Moisturewick fabric to help absorb perspiration and reduce odors. Then, a moderately-thick layer of durable, high-density foam padding provides maximum support while helping absorb foot pressure. Lastly, the plastic stabilizer cap runs from the heel all the way through the midfoot, providing maximum support for both the arch and the heel. Notes
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About Flat Feet & Fallen Arches
What do "flat feet" and "fallen arches" even mean?
The terms "flat feet" and "fallen arches" refer to the same thing: Feet with extremely low arches, such that the entire foot makes contact with the ground when standing.
If you think of a footprint in sand, most people's footprints show where the arch of the foot is raised and doesn't make contact with the ground (the higher the arch, and narrower the shape of the footprint through the midfoot). Those with flat feet, however, show extremely little or no raised arch: Their footprint shows complete contact with the ground through the midfoot.
Are flat feet and low arches the same thing?
No. The term "flat feet" (or "fallen arches") refers to those whose midfoot makes near-total contact with the ground. The term "low arches" refers to those who do have a defined foot arch, but whose arch height is lower than typical.
If the average arch height is between 22-25mm (medium/neutral arch), a low-arched individual may have an arch height of 15mm, while someone with flat feet may measure <10mm or no defined arch at all.
What causes flat feet and fallen arches?
There's a number of causes, such as:
- Genetics or incomplete foot arch development during childhood.
- Injury to the tendons in the arch of the foot, causing them to be unable to support the natural foot arch.
- Age causing the tendons in the arch of the foot to weaken.
- Excess strain on the foot due to activity and/or weight.
In all cases, the core cause is the tendons in the midfoot. When the tendons become unable to support the foot (due to injury, weakening, etc.), the arch collapses.
How do you treat flat feet/fallen arches?
To best treat flat feet/fallen arches, we want to provide external support to the arch of the foot in order to alleviate the strain on the midfoot that caused the arch to collapse in the first place. Typically, we recommend either adding an Arch Support Insert to your existing shoes, or replacing your existing shoe insoles with a Low Arch Support Insole.
Regardless of whether weakening or strain caused fallen arches, "reinforcing" the arch of the foot with an arch support will help keep the foot supported and alleviate strain on the midfoot. Using low-profile supports or supports designed for low arches helps ensure that there's not too much support, which could cause additional pain in its own right.
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