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Date: 08 Oct 2006 16:02:28
From: TCook
Subject: shoes and orthotics
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I realize this topic has likely been discussed to death, however, I can't
seem to get a clear or consistent answer on this question. If you have
custom orthotics do you still need to wear motion control shoes? I realize
that "it depends" on the degree to which one pronates, however, what has
everyone's experience been with this?
Thanks!
Todd
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Date: 08 Oct 2006 10:49:19
From: Beach Runner
Subject: Re: shoes and orthotics
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Dot wrote:
> TCook wrote:
> > I realize this topic has likely been discussed to death, however, I can't
> > seem to get a clear or consistent answer on this question. If you have
> > custom orthotics do you still need to wear motion control shoes? I realize
> > that "it depends" on the degree to which one pronates, however, what has
> > everyone's experience been with this?
>
No, good orthodics are specifically designed for your foot, your gait,
and your
issues. Bring them with you when you try on shoes.
Note that there are differet kind of orthodics. I have hard ones made
by a podiatrist,
soft ones made by a great chiropractor. I like the hard ones for
treadmills, elipticals,
weights, but the soft ones for daily use and distance.
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Date: 08 Oct 2006 16:16:46
From: Dot
Subject: Re: shoes and orthotics
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TCook wrote:
> I realize this topic has likely been discussed to death, however, I can't
> seem to get a clear or consistent answer on this question. If you have
> custom orthotics do you still need to wear motion control shoes? I realize
> that "it depends" on the degree to which one pronates, however, what has
> everyone's experience been with this?
No, you don't "need" to wear mc shoes with orthotics and in some cases
(like mine) may not be the best option. It probably depends on the type
of pronation as well as the degree and the type orthotic you have.
My PT moved me from MC shoes to stability shoes with torsional control,
I kept wearing my custion orthotics, I did the strengthening exercises,
and my achilles issues have largely disappeared for most running. [It's
possible if the podiatrist that had done my orthotics had done a better
job of diagnosis, I might have a wider variety shoes available to me
(something without torsional control) - but maybe not.]
Dot
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"Dream big and dare to fail." --- Norman Vaughan
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