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How effective are store bought orthotics like spenco in replacing insoles?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Minimally: Off-the-shelf orthotics are minimally beneficial to some people. It is best to have them made specifically for your feet.
Answered 4/18/2013
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They CAN be great!: Keep in mind that they are an over-the-counter product, but they can be very good for your feet. Their thinthotic can be heat molded to give more (or less) arch that it come in the package. Their newer line of polysorb total support has really surprised me in how beneficial it can be. They have a large number of products and I have found them to be all some patients need. Good replacement insoles!
Answered 4/24/2019
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Depends : On your foot type. In many cases they could be adequate.
Answered 1/21/2019
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