Orthotic-Friendly Shoes & Sandals

1: They play nice with Orthoses & Insoles

Have you ever paid good money for a pair of insoles, then realised that there was no way to make them fit into your favourite shoes?

Or maybe, you still manage to squeeze them in. But it’s now impossible to fit your feet into them shoes –argh!

The feeling isn’t pleasant. Especially if you’re trying to fit in pricier customised insoles from your Podiatrist or Orthotist (not always cheap – but these are the only medical professionals you should get custom insoles from in Singapore).

With orthotic-friendly footwear – you wouldn’t face that problem. When fitted for the right size, you’ll discover a whole lot of hidden depth built into these shoes (like Ryan Gosling’s gaze…*swoon*). And that’s important – because insoles and shoe inserts do require a lot of space! After all, orthopaedic features like Arch Support and Heel Lifts can’t support your feet if they’re made out of thin air.

You’ll often find many adjustments features built-in too. Like open lacing arrangements, one-touch straps, strap extensions, and removable insole systems that allow for tinkering to the most comfortable fit.

Importantly – orthotic-friendly footwear is a godsend for people with problem feet. After all, these shoes are often made with high-quality breathable leathers and materials that cater for conditions like Diabetic or Swollen feet.

And guess what? It’s not just limited to covered shoes. Orthotic-friendly sandals are available for men and women too.

3: Everyone can wear them

If you think that only people with problem feet can wear orthotic-friendly shoes… think again! In good sense, you don’t need a serious foot condition to wear orthotic-friendly footwear.

To a Podiatrist, Pedorthist, or Professional Shoe Fitter, the ‘orthotic-friendly’ tag often means that the shoe or sandal meets standards asked of healthy footwear. The features that make a pair orthotic-friendly are also what’s expected of shoes and sandals that allow for comfortable walking, healthy wearing, and rehabilitation of common foot problems like Bunions and Plantar Fasciitis.

Think firm heel counters, stable construction, or fully adjustable straps (just to name a few). Good orthotic-friendly footwear is also made with premium cow, goat, or pigskin leathers that allow for breathability and stretching – often transparently indicated by responsible shoemakers who take pride in their creations.

If things went our way, we’d have everybody wearing orthotic-friendly footwear. People’s feet would be healthier, and there would be a lesser strain on Podiatrists and public healthcare resources. But still, some people still avoid orthotic-friendly footwear because they think it’s too expensive.

That thought isn’t always true. Yes, there are very costly options – but there is also good quality orthotic-friendly footwear that comes at affordable price tags. Of course, you won’t find them at dirt cheap prices. There’s a base price to meet for sustaining the quality, research, and skill placed into making them, after all.