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Are horsehair inserts remedies for fallen arches?

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Most insets help: Good shoes and supports can be helpful. As a rule: the thicker the sole, the stiffer the shoe, the better the support, the better your feet will feel. Have our feet evaluated, custom made orthotics may be helpful. Dr l.

Answered 7/5/2012

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