Crocs are popular casual shoe. They are a molded shoe originally designed for sailing. As they are molded, they have a contour to them which means that you are probably not going to be able to wear foot orthotics in them. For those who are able to wear the type of foot orthotic that they […]
Calcaneal apophysitis (Sever’s disease) is a very common problem of growing children that causes pain at the back of the heel bone. It is an overuse stress injury to the growth plate that is found in the heel bone or calcaneus. It is usually a problem from ages 8-10 up until the early teenage years […]
The Cluffy Wedge is an add-on or extension to foot orthotics trademarked by Dr James Clough, DPM designed to hold the hallux in a slightly dorsiflexed position. They are one of a number of foot orthotic variables that can be used to help functional hallux limitus and other disorders associated with the function of the […]
Short answer: no. Ballet flats are a style of footwear for everyday use based on the ballet shoe used by dancers, so by design it is minimalist and so does not have much room in the shoe for anything, let alone a foot orthotic. What should you do if you need foot orthotics and like […]
The two are not compatible. You can not wear foot orthotics if you want to wear flip flops. Generally you need a closed in shoe if you have to wear foot orthotics. This can prove to be a bit of a problem if you like wearing open shoe, especially if you live in a warmer […]