How To Buy Custom Orthopedic Shoes

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About 19% of the U.S. Population has at least one foot problem per year. Sometimes they are minor issues that can heal on their own and sometimes medical assistance is needed. Orthopedic shoes can often help with pain and problems walking, but not every person can just walk into a store and buy an orthopedic shoe off the shelf. Many times custom shoes are needed to properly treat their problem.

If you think you may need a custom shoe, see a podiatrist about your condition. A doctor will be able to tell you if you will be able to buy an off the shelf shoe or if you are going to need a custom shoe to help with your situation.

Before making your decision of purchasing, call your insurance company to see if they cover custom orthopedic shoes. Insurance can cover anywhere from a small percentage to the entire purchase of a custom shoe, depending on what your condition is. These shoes can be expensive so every little bit helps.

To order custom comfort shoes, you will need to have a mold taken of your foot. Either a podiatrist can do this in office for you, or some sites will send you a kit to do it yourself at home. If you have any reservation about doing it yourself and are afraid it may not come out right, have the doctor do it so you know you have a professional taking care of it.

If you do get a kit for home, it's fairly easy to do yourself. The impression core first has to be heated up to make it soft enough to leave an impression. Make sure the your heel matches up with the very back end of the impression core. Your toes may extend over the front which is normal. Stand up straight with even pressure on both feet, shoulder width apart. You'll have to take a mold of each foot. If you feel that you ruined the mold, you can usually reheat it and remold again.

The last thing you'll have to do before sending back in your kit is choose what style shoe you are looking for. Starting with an athletic shoe is a good choice as it's something you can wear all year round. If you are going to need comfort shoes long term, start with a style you can wear most often and then pick up other styles. There are sandals and dress shoes that can be customized, if you should need them. That way you can be comfortable no matter the weather or occasion.

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