You shouldn't be confined to wearing running shoes or clunky footwear just because you wear orthotics. However, wearing orthotics does mean that you have to be more particular about your footwear choices. As a rule, the dressier the shoes, the smaller and less functional the orthotics. If you require a lot of structural control, you will be limited with dressier styles.

If you find your orthotics do not fit into your lifestyle, the orthotics may need to be replaced with different materials to give you the footwear flexibility you want. It is a good idea to bring in your existing orthotics and preferred shoe style so the orthotics can be designed appropriately. If you have any questions about your orthotics, contact our office.