Food for thought
I’m in podiatry school and I’m currently in rotations with doctors dealing with custom orthotics almost daily. They can be a powerful tool to help you’re overall foot health. The price sheep feet charges is actually very reasonable for custom orthotics. It seems like a well made orthotic and could benefit most anyone who tries them, even an OTC insert could do wonders as they generally support the foot much better than anything the boot/shoe companies put in their product.
That said custom orthotics are historically done with a Podiatrist or orthopedist first completing a biomechanical exam of that particular person. There’s seriously dozens of different modifications that can be done to an orthotics prescription which to me is what makes the orthotics truly custom.its a game changer for some people who need those modifications. Another benefit of doing orthotics through a doctor or clinician is some insurances will cover or partially cover your orthotics through them. For most, these sheep feet semi custom route will work great but if you have issues or pain it might be worth the effort or extra money to visit the doc first and get something that could help even more.
Absolutely, would be glad to help if I couldMind if I shoot you a message? I’d like to ask you a few questions about over-pronation
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Food for thought
I’m in podiatry school and I’m currently in rotations with doctors dealing with custom orthotics almost daily. They can be a powerful tool to help you’re overall foot health. The price sheep feet charges is actually very reasonable for custom orthotics. It seems like a well made orthotic and could benefit most anyone who tries them, even an OTC insert could do wonders as they generally support the foot much better than anything the boot/shoe companies put in their product.
That said custom orthotics are historically done with a Podiatrist or orthopedist first completing a biomechanical exam of that particular person. There’s seriously dozens of different modifications that can be done to an orthotics prescription which to me is what makes the orthotics truly custom.its a game changer for some people who need those modifications. Another benefit of doing orthotics through a doctor or clinician is some insurances will cover or partially cover your orthotics through them. For most, these sheep feet semi custom route will work great but if you have issues or pain it might be worth the effort or extra money to visit the doc first and get something that could help even more.
They are covered by an FSA/HSA if you have that benefit through a workplace. Only reason I am considering them, but I too am trying to find any information on peoples thoughts about them and the molding process.
Thanks for the review. Do you typically have trouble with heel blisters? Prior to buying these insoles. I saw the option to choose "heel lift" on the website. Not sure what that means. Says prescription.Got mine back last week. Took them out yesterday for a very small walk. Not very technical but some walking just to see what they felt like. At first it was an adjustment to the shape of the insole because it was so different than anything I’d tried before (actually my natural foot) but my foot soon settled into it and I’m impressed so far. Cannot wait to go on a farther more technical hike soon to really see if the heel cup gets rid of the lift/bite I had in my Crispi’s before. Sure felt like it will help on my limited use yesterday. I might have to get a 1/2 pair for my everyday work shoes too!
I didn't have any issues using my HSA card. Transaction went right through.For those of you that used your HSA/FSA, did you call in to use it? I have a Visa card tied to my HSA but when I tried to buy today the transaction was declined And I know there’s plenty of funds in the account. I’m sure it’s my account because its very finicky on where it will be accepted.