New Hartford, NY
A 60-year-old female asked:
Orthaheel strap slippers good 4 overpronation/flatfeet they say deep heel counter gives support. like clogs except back of heel tiny bit higher. ?
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Dr. Corinne Kaudereranswered
Wound care 36 years experience
Flat feet sense: The product you are asking about is designed to help with mild pronation with a prefabricated sandal design. If you need treatment for pronation, you should see your podiatrist. This brand does help with mild cases of pronation by supporting the arch with a deeper heel cup. They are not custom orthotics but are useful for walking short distances.
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Dr. Jason Armstronganswered
Podiatry 25 years experience
Orthaheel: Yes. Better than other flip flops. Any support in the arch is better than none at all. Have your foot examined - if you have a very high arched foot the shoe or any shoe may not have enough support. A custom insert or orthotic may be needed to give you better support.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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New Hartford, NY
A 60-year-old female asked:
Orthaheel strap slippers good 4 overpronation/flatfeet? They say heel counter gives support. Like clogs except back of heel tiny bit higher.
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Corinne Kaudereranswered
Wound care 36 years experience
Flat feet sense: The product you are asking about is designed to help with mild pronation with a prefabricated sandal design. If you need treatment for pronation, you should see your podiatrist. This brand does help with mild cases of pronation by supporting the arch with a deeper heel cup. They are not custom orthotics but are useful for walking short distances.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Jan 16, 2014
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