DO I NEED ARCH SUPPORT?

Whether you’re walking about town, moving around at work, or going for a long run, your feet are the foundation of your daily existence. With 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, and 19 muscles and tendons, the human foot is a very complex body part. Did you know that the average person walks 100,000 miles in their lifetime, and that each mile you walk puts 300,000 pounds of downward strain on your feet? These damaging stresses are borne mostly by the arches of your feet. Insoles for running shoes and other footwear are essential for arch support and overall foot health.

 

WHAT ARCH-TYPE ARE YOU?

The arch of the foot is the curving part of the foot that runs from just behind the ball of the foot to the heel. Although all foot arches are different, there are three fundamental types of arch:

 

high (also known as a cavus foot)

low arches, often known as flat feet or falling arches

normal

It’s quite simple to figure out what arch type you have. Simply wet your feet and examine the moist imprint left behind. The entire bottom of your foot will be visible with a low arch imprint. Low arches are more flexible, and they tend to roll inward and pronate excessively.

 

DO I REQUIRE ARCH HELP?

 

Only your heel and the top part of your foot near your toes will be visible in a high arch imprint. Supinated arches are those with high arches that are more stiff.

 

DO I REQUIRE ARCH HELP?

 

The inside curvature of your foot will be lacking in a conventional arch imprint. Although normal arches are frequently biomechanically effective, they are still prone to common foot disorders such as heel discomfort and ball-of-foot pain.

 

DO I REQUIRE ARCH HELP?

 

Your foot arches might vary over time as your body grows, as you acquire weight, or as a result of a lack of sufficient arch support or improper foot alignment. Inadequate arch support and alignment can set off a chain reaction that results in pain in the ankles, knees, hips, and lower back. These disorders, if left untreated, can progress to other dangerous foot or foot-related issues.

 

FOR AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE, PROPER ARCH SUPPORT IS REQUIRED.

If you live an active lifestyle, your feet are put under more strain than the ordinary person’s. If you’re a runner, the gravitational force absorbed by your feet can be anywhere from 3 to 7 times your body weight. Each foot strike of a 150-pound runner absorbs 1,000 pounds or more of force. For athletic activity, proper footwear and running insoles are important.

 

Low arches are frequently biomechanically unbalanced, which can result in heel discomfort, arch pain, and plantar fasciitis. To keep the foot aligned and control over-pronation, orthotics should give rearfoot posting and arch support. When your arches are high, less of your foot surface absorbs contact, putting undue strain on your forefoot and rearfoot. This can result in heel discomfort, ball-of-foot pain, or plantar fasciitis in the feet. For running, metatarsal pads are frequently recommended in conjunction with an orthotic insole to give additional forefoot cushioning. Even though normal arches are frequently more efficient, runners and other active persons can benefit from orthotics insoles with adequate arch support, cushioning, and shock absorption materials for increased comfort and foot pain prevention.

 

DO I REQUIRE ARCH HELP?

 

IDEASTEP® PROVIDES BETTER ARCH SUPPORT.

The factory insoles in most shoes, particularly athletic shoes, are engineered to provide limited arch support and virtually no alignment correction. Shoemakers understand that each person’s foot and arch are different, therefore they presume that most people will replace the factory footbed with an orthotic insert.

 

Why would you use a one-size-fits-all insole to obtain the comfort and support you require if your foot arch is unique? The good news is that appropriate body alignment, injury prevention, and a healthy and active lifestyle can all be achieved with the right footwear and foot orthotics.

 

Choosing a personalized option, such as IDEASTEP™ Orthotic Insoles [ADD CTA], allows you to select from three dynamic arch support settings–Medium, Firm, and X-Firm–based on your specific arch condition and amount of activity. IDEASTEP’s adjustable arch function delivers dynamic arch support throughout your gait cycle, offering your preferred level of arch support on every down-step and lifting and releasing energy on every up-step. IDEASTEP’s innovative heel cup absorbs impact and improves ankle stability and alignment by up to 50%, making it an ideal choice for anyone who leads an active lifestyle. IDEASTEP, which was developed in collaboration with one of the world’s best custom medical orthotics firms, provides all of the benefits and arch support of pricey medical orthotics for a fraction of the price.