Shoe Inserts by Corefit Custom
Podiatrist Approved Orthotics • Proven Foot Pain Relief Since 1932
Are Shoe Inserts Effective?
Shoe inserts (and arch supports) are orthopedic devices that are placed inside of shoes to improve the way a shoe fits a foot and can provide firm stability and shock-absorbing comfort. They’re also used to address a particular foot ailment. Podiatrists and medical practitioners often recommend the use of supporting inserts for gait correction & stress impact absorption. They come in a variety of styles and forms which include 3/4 length, full length, cups and liners that are placed under specific areas of the foot. Both orthotics and orthopedic insoles are types of shoe inserts. Corefit Orthotics® provide corrective support to sore feet, arches and ankles. Unlike many over the counter foot supports, they recall your relaxed, non-weight bearing foot, forming an impact absorbing barrier that delivers foot pain relief & comfort all-day long.
Do I Need Them?
Custom shoe inserts can help those suffering from suffer from high arches, flat feet, heel spur or other foot conditions. However, not everyone needs to wear them. There are many who suffer no foot discomfort and do not need foot supports. Some shoe inserts are made of foam while others are manufactured from gel like materials. Corefit Custom Inserts are made from a proprietary thermal plastic compound which when heated, becomes malleable enough to fit to the foot. If you are experiencing heel, arch or lower back discomfort, shoe inserts may be the solution.
“A pair of inserts that worked for me!”
“I am a very active older woman who has always been active. I also walk 18 holes of golf around 4 to 5 times per week. These shoe inserts have helped more than any other insert I have tried. Thanks!” – Jenenne N.
How Are They Fitted?
There are three standard fitting methods: plaster casting, foam box impressions and three-dimensional computer imaging. None of these methods are perfect as they produce orthotics with a proper fit less than 75% to 80% of the time. Originally, plaster casts were formed by a doctor from the feet by dipping fiberglass or plaster “strips” under and around a foot. After these strips hardened, they’d be removed by the doctor and sent to an orthotics specialist. This specialist would then use the casting to make the customized orthopedic inserts. With foam impressions, the negative impression created by foam box is used in a similar fashion to create individualized shoe inserts. Companies have now ushered in a new technology: digital foot scanners that can now scan a persons foot to gauge individual pressure points under feet while standing. These impressions are then used to manufacture an insert which makes an impression of any physical ailment of the foot. Corefit shoe inserts are fitted to your feet from a seated, non-weight bearing position. As a result, they recall the form and structure of your feet while they are relaxed, without your weight standing on them. This methodology allows them to correct structural shortcomings while also providing isometric shock absorption with every step.
