For comfortable feet and "freedom from shoes" you can have custom orthotics made that fit into sandals, clogs and flip-flops. Here’s how to do it:
Sandal Selection
In order to accept orthotics the sandals must have a removable insole.
Naot is our preferred brand, but any sandal with a removable insole will
likely work.
Other Sandal Brands
If you would like orthotics for sandals other than Naot, keep in mind
that they must have a removable insole. Your doctor will need to
evaluate sandals other than Naot on a case-by-case basis to determine if
they will work with orthotics.
To have specific sandals evaluated, make an appointment to see your doctor in our Seattle office.
Will my sandal orthotics fit into regular shoes?
Probably not. The insoles that come with most good sandals are very
large and provide much of the stability of the sandal. Your sandal
orthotics will be made to exactly fit the sandal and will likely be too
large to fit in other shoes. They will likely, however, fit into other
sandals and clogs from the same company.
Can sandal orthotics be put into other sandals?
Very likely yes. Of course, the sandal must have a removable insole.
Will regular orthotics fit into my sandals?
Probably not. The normal sandal insole is larger than your regular
orthotic A standard orthotic will usually “float around” in your sandal
due to the size difference.
How long will they last?
You should get at least 3—5 years of service from your sandal orthotics
depending on the amount of wear and your activity. You will probably use
the orthotics in several pairs of sandals before they wear out.
Can they be refurbished?
If sandal orthotics start to show cosmetic wear, often the orthotic
itself is still working fine and providing you good support. In this
situation, the orthotics can be refurbished very inexpensively so they
look like new.
What will the sandal orthotics look like?
The sandal orthotics will look similar to the insoles that come with the
sandals and are usually black in color.
Custom orthotics for sandals allow you to enjoy custom-made comfort --
even when you don't wear shoes. Sandals are perfect after being on your
feet all day, out on the job, or at the office.
But, when you don't wear your shoes, you don't wear your orthotics
either! In fact, clinical surveys have shown that orthotic patients may
gain as much as 33% or more additional orthotic therapy time by wearing
sandals or clogs with custom orthotics.
So, if you wear custom-made orthotics now, or if you think you might be
soon, it makes sense to consider orthotics for sandals and flip-flops.
SEATTLE AREA BITE RETAILERS: Call first to confirm sandals are in stock.
| Bellevue, WA SHOES-n-FEET 15015 Main Street, #102 Kelsey Creek Center Bellevue, WA 98007 Phone: 425-653-2329 |
Burien, WA Shoefitters 15401 1st Ave S Burien, WA 98040 Phone: 206-241-7115 |
Everett, WA SHOES-n-FEET 1203-R SE Everett Mall Way Everett Mall Plaza Everett, WA 98208 Phone: 425-348-7306 |
| Issaquah, WA Footzone 755 Gilman Blvd Issaquah, WA 98027 Phone: 425-391-3132 |
Gig Harbor, WA Walk-in-Comfort 9814 HARBORVIEW PLACE GIG HARBOR, WA 98332 Phone: 253-225-1767 |
Redmond, WA Foot Zone 7517 166th Ave. NE Redmond, WA 98052 Phone: 425-556-0383 |
| Shoreline, WA SHOES-n-FEET 20128 Ballinger Way NE Ballinger Village Shoreline, WA 98155 Phone: 206-957-0488 |
Seattle, WA SHOES-n-FEET 3409 Stone Way North Seattle, WA 98103 Phone: 206-545-7463 |
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