Looking for options

[philcox]

Note: I am currently trying to sync with a podiatrist, but figured can’t hurt getting some other thoughts …


Current “conditions”

• High arches both feet (highest measurement ever at local FleetFeet on the machine)
• Supination both feet
• Insertional tendonopathy on right foot
• Paroneal tendinitis on left foot
• Limited big toe mobility on left foot. Bends to roughly 90deg, right to almost 45
• Degenerative meniscus tears in both knees
• Local chiropractor/kinesiologist say “scar tissue under arch and metatarsal arch starting to collapse”

• Chiro said “you need orthotics to help realign your feet to support the high arches and supination”
• Said “the flex in the Vivo ESC trackers just making things worse”.
• Prior to my vivos, I ran Solomon quest for these, with either standard insoles, or I have also got some custom cheap feet insoles. Those boots seem to work OK, but I do feel like I get a little bit of bunion pain on my left foot.

Now to the “questions”:

1. Does anyone else have similar conditions, and what shoe orthotic or combination did you end up with?
2. Is there anything I could put in those vivos, that would help me? Or if putting or orthotic in it completely defeat the purpose of a barefoot?
3. If I indeed need orthotics in a more supportive boot, are there other options other than my Solomon Quest, or are the Quest about as good as they get?

 

[LCguy]

Definitely go to a podiatrist ASAP. I don't trust chiropractors personally lol I don't have quite the whole laundry list as you but I overpronate and have poor ankle mobility that I am working on. I wear Lowa boots and Powerstep insoles, which were recommended to me by the podiatrist.

A lot of people are going to come in here saying"just stick with the barefoot it'll make everything stronger and better!!!" but I would definitely listen to the podiatrist.

 

[philcox]

Definitely go to a podiatrist ASAP. I don't trust chiropractors personally lol I don't have quite the whole laundry list as you but I overpronate and have poor ankle mobility that I am working on. I wear Lowa boots and Powerstep insoles, which were recommended to me by the podiatrist.

A lot of people are going to come in here saying"just stick with the barefoot it'll make everything stronger and better!!!" but I would definitely listen to the podiatrist.

Which Lowa’s you running? Wide or regular?

 

[LCguy]

Which Lowa’s you running? Wide or regular?

I run regular but after these ones get to the end of their usable life, I might switch to wides to better accommodate the inserts. I will also add that I do run the inerts in zero drop altras when I am fly fishing and wet wading.

Also, the Lowa's are going to be quite a bit stiffer than the Solomons. If Solomons fit you well, I'd stick with those plus whatever orthotic the podiatrist recommends.

 

[philcox]

I run regular but after these ones get to the end of their usable life, I might switch to wides to better accommodate the inserts. I will also add that I do run the inerts in zero drop altras when I am fly fishing and wet wading.

Also, the Lowa's are going to be quite a bit stiffer than the Solomons. If Solomons fit you well, I'd stick with those plus whatever orthotic the podiatrist recommends.

I really like the Solomons, but they have a narrower toe box. Not sure there is really anything else out there. I'll be interested in seeing what the podiatrist says if/when I can see them.

 

[LCguy]

I really like the Solomons, but they have a narrower toe box. Not sure there is really anything else out there. I'll be interested in seeing what the podiatrist says if/when I can see them.

Danners have a wide toe box as do Altras. Lowa toe box is a little narrower than either of those two. I've had good luck with both Danners and Altras in the past.