Was reading an old post that we can get orthopaedic Shoesvia private insurance.
(Easternculture)
Just wonder what's the process, and any brand to recommend?
I've been thru some insert but not very helpful. Being a woman also find it sad that I have to restrict to no open toes.
Any advice much appreciated.
Orthopaedic Shoes and Flat Feet
Pumpkin_rrr on 01/12/2016 - 15:03
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….in saying that, the budget options that you can get from a 7-11 or from a shopping mall that cost you $30~50 or so are most likely bullshit anyway and isn't guaranteed to fix the problem.
Which leaves you little choice but to pony up the $$$ and get a custom made one anyway. to me $120 isn't too big a price to pay for comfort. I can't stand having sore feet (pun not intended)
Agreed. Even the $$ ones from priceline don't work.
Dr Comfort is a good brand. A company called DJO sell them here to orthotists. Not cheap though
Have you considered Homyped?
Yes I have. They have a lot of closed toes ones. I am looking for alternatives.
They also have several that are not. My wife bought an excellent pair last month.
Where I live the collections are very limited. Will try other places.
Is there a reason why you have to have closed toe shoes for your orthapedic shoes?
I regularly browse on www.shoebuy.com They have a fairly significant selection of "comfort" shoes - ie wide shoes which will hold an orthotic and I am sure that at least some of them are sandal styles. I know that I have seen some of the brands in the windows of custom fit shoe shops here eg Propert and Drew. And I think Ziera here in Australia (which used to be Kummfs, I think) also have orthotic suitable sandals.
Do take a look at shoe buy - they have some great specials and also offer free international shipping from time to time. Of course, correct fit is important and it's too expensive to send them back, but maybe once you have found a fit and a style that you know works for you, you could follow up with an online purchase for some variety in your wardrobe.
I didnt choose to have closed toe shoes. They seem to be much more available in the market hence my question. I want to find open-toe ones.
Thanks everyone for responding. I learned a lot now. Will neck them out.
i have flat feet too. once i went into podiatrist to query about making custom insole. they said even with private health, the gap most people still need to pay is between $80-120. i feel that is too expensive.