Happy Tuesday! Dr. Kelly here. It is sandal season!
I’m very happy when I get to wear my sandals every day. Birkenstocks are my go-to. However, there are several more options out there. Foot Levelers make several different sandals with built in orthotics.
Your feet are your foundation. So how you support them makes sense. Some doctors recommend orthotics that lock your foot into place. I like dynamic support.
We are designed to move. It is important to me to make sure I am supporting body in motion!
The custom sandals are designed to have your orthotic built in. This way all 3 of the arches of your foot are supported. The three arches are: the medial arch (A-C); the lateral longitudinal arch (B-C); and the anterior transverse arch (A-B)
The store-bought sandals or flip flops tend to offer little or no support to your feet. They can contribute to pain in your body. It can start in your feet, affect your knee, hips or back!
Some of the styles are more sandal-like and have straps around your ankles. Little to no arch support can cause feet to over-pronate, throwing the entire body out of alignment. I prefer to walk in gym shoes that have my orthotic in them. But sometimes that is not the option.
Custom sandals are made with material that is more shock absorbing with the gait motion. At heel strike, the weight of your body goes to your feet. Shock absorption cushions that impact. Having that cushion decreases the stress on your body. Having the arch support gives the body the foundation you need to keep the alignment going.
What To Do If You Already Have Orthotics?
To get the most from your Foot Levelers custom orthotics, you need to get them checked. Bring your orthotics in to get evaluated. There are many reasons why you need to get your orthotics evaluated:
- Recent injury or musculoskeletal changes
- Changes in shoe type
- Increased or decreased weight
- Differences in activity level.
If you are considering a new pair of shoes for the summer, consider a pair of custom orthotic sandals!
Save $75 On All Sandals
- Custom flip flops $250
- Custom sandals $250 -$380 depending on style.
You can reach out by responding to this post, text us or even better, ask me about flip flops at your next visit. We can send you a link to see all the style options!
Yours in Health Naturally,
Dr. Kelly