Custom foot orthotics are more durable than "off the shelf" orthotics as they are designed specifically for your feet. If treated well, orthotics generally last for 1-5 years. However we do recommend you have an annual check up as your foot structure and surrounding tissue may have changed. 

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Yes, orthotics can be extremely effective in controlling the alignment and function of the foot. They don't only help with foot pain either, they can also help to relieve ankle, leg, and back pain. The positioning of your feet can affect how the rest of your body sits, too.

Custom orthotics are also beneficial in preventing falls for elderly people as orthotics help to improve balance.

Orthotics are prescription devices that are custom designed for each individual. The orthotic will be tailored by a podiatrist so that it can specifically target and treat a patient's problem. Without the use of an orthotic, you can damage your feet to the point where it could lead to serious health issues.

Orthotics will adjust the way your feet are used to sitting and retrain muscles in your feet, for this reason, you can expect them to probably feel a little strange at first. However, it shouldn't take long to get used to the feeling. Most patients take about two to four weeks until their feet adjust. At this point, most patients no longer feel any discomfort whatsoever.

If your orthotics are feeling strange, it's possible to ease yourself into them. Start by wearing them for a few hours and increase the time by 30 minutes each day. You can also 'take breaks' from your orthotics. This means, quite literally, removing the orthotics for a short amount of time every few hours.

If you're still feeling discomfort while wearing orthotic shoe inserts after a few weeks, it's a good idea to check in with your podiatrist about it.

The orthotic design of your shoe inserts will depend on the problem you need correcting. Hard orthotics are prescribed to patients that need control while soft orthotics are better for patients that need support.

Your podiatrist will be able to identify the issue you need correcting and whether hard or soft orthotics are more suitable.

Because every foot is different, it's very unlikely that an off-the-rack pair of orthotics will be able to correct your specific problem, in fact, they can sometimes make it worse. Custom orthotics are designed to target and correct the alignment of your foot. These types of orthotics have a much, much higher success rate at fixing control and alignment than over-the-counter orthotics.