Jane/ In-shoe orthotics

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Hi Jane,

Now I know. My orthotics are ONLY in my shoe too. Yes, mine are made of

some sort polyuretherene, and they are flexible, but give a lot of

support. Like Bill said, your feet ARE walking on something different

and I DID feel some of that for a few weeks, but nothing uncomfortable,

matter of fact I was quite happy. I was doing some fitness walking at

the time and my hip started to hurt, and the orthotist made an

adjustment. Each orthotic is different, since each foot is different.

Maybe your orthotist now just needs to 'fine tune' them. I DO wear mine

all the time, they are second nature...they fit in about 4 pairs of

shoes but mostly I wear the orthotics and my NB shoes, since it is such

a wonderful combo. When I don't wear them and walk any distance, I

observe I cannot walk as far without fatigue or back strain. In the

summer I suppose I could wear sandals, but I am either barefoot at the

beach or in the water or wearing NB shoes. Didn't your orthotist tell

you about them or suggest when you return for first evaluation? This is

what mine did.

~ Gretchen