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A member asked:
Have overpronation and flat feet how high should shoe heel be on shoes that have a platform? why?
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Heel height is not: As important as a proper arch support. A proper arch support or orthotic will lift you out of over pronation by supination the foot back towards a neutral position.
Answered 8/8/2014
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1": A 1" heel is usually the highest I recommend for patients in general, but especially those with overpronation and flat foot.
Answered 8/15/2014
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