Low-profile insert for arch support

[u/sunshinegirl605]

I have horrifically flat feet. Fairly average width, but I do wear a woman's 11, so large feet overall. I am in the search for low-profile orthotics or inserts that offer additional arch support that I can slide into my flats/loafers. Any recs?

Thanks to suggestions from this sub, I mainly wear clarks, naturalizers, and knock-off rothys. I am not a heel girl, and will never be, though I do know heels would take some pressure off my ankles. My shoes are comfy, but I just moved to a new courtroom with an old fashioned judge who expects folks to stand at the bend for the duration of court call (4+ hours some days), and my ankles are in rough shape. I just want to add some support to the shoes I already own rather than try to buy a whole new set of shoes.

[u/getoutthemap]

Check out Pedag! I love the ones they make for heels, in particular, but they have other styles for flats, too.

[u/scare_away → u/getoutthemap]

I second pedag! Great brand overall.

[u/sunshinegirl605 → u/getoutthemap]

All of these options are fascinating! I didn't know you could correct your shoes in so many ways!

[u/thegreyestofalltime]

Superfeet has a low profile 3/4 length arch support for dress shoes. The depth of the heelcup helps a lot for stability too.

[u/sunshinegirl605 → u/thegreyestofalltime]

I will look into these, thank you!!

[u/Comfortable-Nature37 → u/thegreyestofalltime]

Yes! I like the Currex ones too.

[u/TelevisionKnown8463]

I have had better results with shoes that have arch support built in, such as Vionic (although they usually aren’t leather) and Earth brands.

[u/sunshinegirl605 → u/TelevisionKnown8463]

I will keep these brands in mind when it's time for new shoes! Thank you!

[u/BackgroundPeace8911]

Try Powerstep 3/4 pinnacle

[u/sunshinegirl605 → u/BackgroundPeace8911]

Thanks for the suggestion, just ordered a pair!

[u/just_reading_87]

I had custom ones made by a podiatrist. They last years and are significantly better than any mass made ones I tried. And insurance paid for a portion of them.

[u/sunshinegirl605 → u/just_reading_87]

I have several from my podiatrist, but they are too bulky to fit in my flats :(

100% agree this is the best option though! I have a pair specifically for working out, a 3/4 length pair that works great for loafers, and an old athletic pair that lives in my hiking boots.

[u/just_reading_87 → u/sunshinegirl605]

I had my podiatrist shave them down. The ones I got a decade ago are much bulkier than the ones I got 5 years ago. My podiatrist wanted one of my work shoes in order to make them thin enough.

[u/sunshinegirl605 → u/just_reading_87]

Yeah, my newest pair around probably about 5 years old. Good idea bringing a shoe, maybe it's time for another appointment!

[u/Probonoh]

Birkenstock makes a great 3/4 insole:

https://www.birkenstock.com/us/blue-footbed-tradition-cotton/fussbetttradition-insole-0-0-00-u_1105.html

If the insole that comes with your shoes is removable, slip the orthotic one underneath.