STORE BOUGHT FOOT INSOLES VS CUSTOM ORTHOTICS...WORTH IT??? FOOT HEALTH MONTH 2018 #12
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- Hi! My name is Jonathan and I am a Chiropodist (Foot Specialist) in Toronto, Canada.
May is 'Foot Health Month' in Canada and I am going to try to use this month to give you guys as much advice and information about how to keep your feet healthy.
FOOT HEALTH MONTH 2018 #12
Suffering from foot discomfort and considering to buy an over-the-counter (OTC) insole? Not sure if they will help? Unsure if a custom orthotic is the better solution for you?
Today we go over the differences between several OTC insoles and how they compare to a custom-made orthotic.
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The Toe Bro
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Both my son and I work on our feet all day! I have sent this video to him! Thank you so much, Jonathan! Bless you!
I remember a guy in my 5th grade class that wore blue gel like pads in his shoes for his feet spurs. I remember thinking he had splinters in his feet when he told us about his spurs. Fabulous informative video Toe Bro :)
Excellent review without being too critical of over the counter options. Really appreciate it!
Another great instructive video! You have a marvelous gift of teaching, Toe Bro! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Very well explained, Jonathan.
Great info, Jonathan! You’re a great speaker and teacher for us Toes!
Finally a straight forward information. Thank you ToeBro
Thank you brother for being so thro... I really do appreciate it...u just gained another subscriber 👍💯
I used to suffer from plantar fasciitis and went to numerous doctors who just wanted to do surgery on me. I was in a lot of pain one night and went to an urgent care and that PA there tell me to go to Walgreens and get the Walgreens brand insoles for plantar fasciitis. I did it she said it's been almost 2 years and I've never had pain since! sometimes what works for one doesn't work for another but in my case this did the trick!! Love your informative videos thank you for your time that you devote to your followers.
Freeze a bottle if water, and at the roll it under your feet. Rest the part of the foot that's in pain on the ice, and OMG!!!!!! IT WORKS!!!
@@timothymelvin3824 this only covers up the pain signals, it doesnt do anything to the cause of the pain. similar to taking drugs without using drugs
doctors are incentivized to suggest more expensive stuff , but plantar fascitis has many causes which should be the basis for treatment.
most common causes for it is the weight of the person, if the plantar fascia can't handle providing support to the weight, youll overstretch it and cause pain.
another cause is activity or overwork/overuse, relieving it by the obvious- reduction of the work, adding rest to let it recover.
and another is your footwear, basically shoes that have arch support, proper cushioning and repositioning the foot in an arched position that doesn't allow much "give" so that the fascia doesn't get overstretched, this however again doesn't prevent other problems from following, EX knee pain musclular and postural problems. kyphosis, lordosis, scoliosis, arthritis (osteo).
great video, It really helps me understand the differences
Awesome information Jonathan. Can't wait to use this video in my training with my staff. I have 2 pairs of work shoes & insoles, I alternate them every other day. I remove the insoles so they can dry out freshen up and have a chance to recover. I was in physical therapy a few years ago with a knee injury and they covered foot care, shoes and insole orthotics. Super beneficial!
Your video is quite informative. Good product comparisons. You're quite entertaining in presenting your video. Thanks!
Your doing great toe bro! Half way there. Maybe you could show us some daily exercises to do to help or some that we can do while we are in bed waking up or when we are getting ready for bed laying down. Still enjoying the daily videos. Keep up the great work. See ya tomorrow.
Very timely video! We're going this weekend to look at insoles for my daughter's marching shoes, now I know what to look for! Tfs
Can't see your reply. 😢
go buy footprint insole for your daughter
There are several components to plantar foot treatment. One resource I discovered that succeeds in merging these is the Natural Foot Wizard (check it out on google) definately the most helpful remedy i've seen.Check out all the super info .
Thanks jonathan for the info. Always watching your videos.
Thank you Toe Bro, my podiatrist made some custom orthotics for my flat feet👍👍
Great information! I know what to look for now. I'm going to try OTC before seeing if I need more.
Soy la primera WOW! Me encanta todos los temas que tocas . Me voy a comprar los Adidas this coming Saturday . Cuídense besos y bendiciones!
Excellent information thank you for sharing and educating us.
Great video! Very informative and easy to follow along. Funny too lol. Thank you Toe Bro :)
Thank you. I really appreciate all the information. You are very kind. :)
This is a very informative video! Thank you.
Interesting video, thanks.
I have plantar fasciitis and a friend (who makes high end orthotics) recommended wearing good cushioned running shoes, these have a little extra arch support, and combined with some over the counter orthotics have made walking my dog a pleasure again, but I had to try three insoles and four pairs of trainers to get it right (going to a pro may have been cheaper....
Fantastic description Jonathon. I’ve got pretty flat feet and have had custom orthotics with metatarsal support for over 20 years. Wish I’d had them as a kid to prevent the knee damage I’ve suffered. Got my daughter into orthotics as a teenager so I hope her knees last longer!
deanli i had to wear the ugliest shoes as a kid because of flat feet. I would cry every time it was time for school shopping
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Denise Rawls funny how those things stick with you isn’t it! My parents had to buy the most expensive school shoes for me to get the widest ones. They had 3 other kids to kit out so they did remind me every time 😕
deanli even today I am limited to what I can wear because of bunions, plantar fasciitis, bone spurs. It's like why did I wear the ugliest shoes only to have to be limited in my adult life.😢
Denise Rawls 😢😢 sorry to hear that Denise.
Thank you for your honesty. ❤️
A nice explanation... Very well done!
I would like to make a suggestion for a video discussing not wearing worn out shoes. I had a foot specialist explain how wearing shoes that are broken down can contribute to foot pain and disorders. Many people think that old shoes are better.
Very good information. The visual of each type of insole really helps to see the difference. Any suggestions if you have peroneal tendonitis on the outer edges of the foot? I guessing then I do not want too much of an arch support because there'll more pressure on the peroneal tendon right? Thanks!
Yes! I really believe custom are better. They were $500 here, and a huge expense for me, but they are life changing! Walking is easier, work is easier and they even made a difference in my knees. Quality Vs quantity.
I agree over the counter never work for me. I always do custom.
Valerie Palmquist We are fairly lucky here most Orthotics are free via NHS
Dawn Mason that's great!
I have custom orthotics too but since I always wear birkies.... well they don't work with sandals. Lol
Sue Schultz there are a lot of sandal makers that have removable isolés should you decide to switch sandals
very great info I learned a lot. but I must say I do miss a procedure video. but these are pretty awesome
Thank you for showing the different levels/types.
Great Video!! thank you so much for sharing this information
Complaint 1: why don’t ANY running/cross training/sneaker style shoes have even minimal arch support? Just a little bit, even?
Complaint 2: why are nearly all running/cross training sneaker style shoes made from so much soft mesh fabric that offers NO upper foot support…causing a LOT more pronation to occur?
This crap makes me crazy….particularly because the Columbia Birki shoe I’ve been wearing for 8 years have been discontinued. I have bought and returned so many shoes in the past 6 months I could cry….
Thank you for the information. My feet are okay but good to know for later or for others.
I recently watched a video of a guy who used an over the counter insole. He customized it to his own feet by making a silicon mold in which he added it to the insole. It formed to his own foot and filled in the difference. It ended costing the price of the insole plus roughly 10 dollars for supplies.
What’s the link
Can you tell me what the materials were?
@@lauraa.g.bracken1764 silicon and glycerin
Great video. Thank you.
I had to start wearing arches since I was 11 yrs old. I am 40 now. I have to use custom supports. When I need a new pair it's torture breaking in new ones but I would be is so much pain without them. So grateful for them!!!
Tobi Corey did you have flat feet?
Denise Rawls yes I do.
Feel your pain
Denise Rawls sorry not very fun thing to have in common!!!
Look up Poeple with flatfeet that walk barefoot more often. Moste shoes have an unnatural shape and are bad for heavy people, wide feet, and flat footed people.
Thank you so much for this information!
Superb video was so intent on taking all this in while I'm having lunch in bonnie Sctland peeling an orange, and it's splattered all over my laptop !!!!. The power of the Toe Bro I believe he's starting to hypnotize us all xx
I bought an over the counter insole for $40. It did support me better. Ur right it was not a perfect fit, but it felt more supportive. Going from 40 to 500 is a big stretch. 200 to 300 would be more like it. Inflation? Liked ur video. I bought the goodfeet brand.
One thing that is often overlooked is the shoe you are wearing. Some shoes are almost flat on the inside while some have some support. I have several different orthotics and I use them to fit the shoe.
I agree with custom made insoles. I didn’t get relief from foot pain until I had custom insoles maid and it was worth every penny!
Where did you buy them from, I get mad pain at work and I’m having trouble finding someone I can trust
THANKS DOC... THE OTHER ARCH SUPPORTERS YOU SHOWED DID NOT WORK FOR ME TO SOFT THE SUPPER FEET ARE TO HARD TO.I AM WEARING POWER STEP FOR MY HIGH ARCHES I GET P.F. AT TIMES WORKING AS A NURSE ...
Love Powerstep insoles! They make my feet feel so much better!
I had custom made orthopedic insoles made about 30 years ago. They weren't too expensive and cured my bone spurs.
Thank you for being so unbiase. You usually don’t see that. They usually try to influence you into purchasing their product.
Late to the party but I use the second insoles shown and they are actually really good for work. Enough support that my back and arches don't hurt and breathable enough that my feet aren't stinky after 8 hours in leather shoes. That said I'm only about 120lbs so I don't know how well they'd work for heavier people
Love your video's what would you recomend for pain in top of the foot. I also suffer from plantar fasciitis. Thank you look foward to more video's.
What do you think of Currex insoles? They seem great. At 50 USD they are pricier than dr Scholl's. They come in flat / medium / high arch versions. They seem better than the green feet ones. Great video, so clear and valuable.
You rock thankyou. Wish I still lived in Ontario I'd be visiting you
🗣Powerstep (blue) IS THE TRUTH!! I wore them to train for half marathon. Like running on clouds!
You are awesome Jonathan!!!!!!
Great video! Thanks! This makes me understand why some of my insoles are good and some don't work! *smiles* .....Vicki
Could you, or have you discussed neuromas? Foot support and treatment. Thanks
I was going to ask you what my son could get for his flat feet , but look what I learned about today!!!!!!!!!!!!!😉😉 Nice job (as always 😀)!!!!!!!
If he is very young he might not need them, children naturally have flat feet. The arches develop with age. Take him to a foot specialist if he is very young, you dont want him wearing them unnecessarily.
I would love too get custom made ones but can’t afford 500.00. I am going too look into getting a pair for my shoes that I thought the arch support was high enough. I put my finger inside the shoe and the support didn’t even come close to my arch. They are expensive shoes too.
I got a great gift from my daughter for Mother’s Day, a box full of foot care stuff! 😂 I told her that I’ve been watching all of your May videos on education on feet and trying to do better with them. I loved the gift!
Have a great day 🙋🏼
Annette White If your feet are treated right so is your back. It will lessen back and hip pains if your feet are ins good shoes and support.
do some research about footprint insole
Great review, thanks
Hi from an anatomical perspective the muscles around the foot are not designed to support the foot arch. A foot that is pronating to the point there are symptoms in the foot ankle knee hip and back, a bespoke orthoses may seem expensive but in the long term worth the pain relief
Would you buy off the shelf glasses if still getting headaches from poor prescription glasses? Bottom line yes some feet are ok with off the shelf but patients
I see definitely need bespoke foot orthoses (uk based)
I don't know if this is weird or not but I have watched every single one of your videos 😂 I am a Toe Bro maniac 😂 anyways keep up the good stuff!
hello person - Have you seen your display photo? Yes, it’s weird.
weirdo
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🤣🤣🤣 understandable, don't listen to negative comments his videos r awesome.
Great Presentation !
My last surgeon recommended Superfeet so I have at least 3 pairs, but they hurt my feet so I don’t use them very often. I have a huge box of every conceivable kind of insole. I call it the insole graveyard. I also keep my stretchers aka The Rack in the box. The kind you like are pretty much the best for me as well, when I actually wear closed shoes. Truthfully, I love wedges. They give me enough of a lift in back so my Achilles tendinitis does not hurt so bad on breakover, while simultaneously having enough of a platform to prevent too much weight on the ball of my foot. I have not found any orthotics that work with wedges but there are a few shoe brands that look amazing and the sole is actually an orthotic. Earthies is a fantastic brand. Bionica is good too. If any of your fans are shoe Fashionistas like I am and haven’t checked out these brands, I encourage them too. These days they make shoes that look like only a 20 YO can wear them, but work for us older girls as well. There is nothing more depressing than shoes that look like those the old German ladies wore when I was an Army Brat growing up in Germany. Ugh. One of the best places to buy shoes of every kind at up to 80% off retail is 6pm.com. They are a Zappos clearinghouse. The shoes are not seconds either. Just sign up for their email specials and browse what category you want. The specials change all the time so if you see a steal get it. Also, Sierra Trading Post can have amazing deals on shoes, sporting gear, clothing...lots of things. Again, sign up for emails to keep in the loop. Both sites offer brand name and even designer footwear, some for WalMart prices if you check frequently. Hope this helps everyone find a few dozen pairs. I know I always do!👠👡👢👟👞🧦
As always, thank you for sharing this information because it will help so many people. That insole graveyard sounds expensive!
@@TheToeBro What soles do you recommend for someone that's on their feet 10+ hours a day?
Very informative love it! What about aging feet...and nail care how do we reduce the chance of getting nail fungus or thickened toe nails? Would love to see any of these topics explained...thanks!
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Awsome video very informative
I have the second dr scholls insole he shows. It is decent. Not incredible but it’s helpful.
Jonathan, what do you think of footlevelers and incredisocks? Thank you!!
So informative! Thank you ToeBro!
I have an insole misfit island for dozens and dozens of pairs of new, old different, same, insoles; even insoles from older discarded shoes that was thought to be worthy.
Some better than others, but none the perfect fit.
I’m thinking hard about going for some custom cast orthotics.
I have really flat feet and deal with a lot of pain when walking or standing to long. I use the green insoles and they have helped me with my day to day life but I do still struggle with my feet.
Get barefoot shoes to build natural foot strength, and just take it easy at first until your natural foot strength increases, plus you can at least start by wearing less and less insoles is with your current shoes to progress into it that way besides progressing your physical activity.
Hey toe bro loving the vids! Could you make some on bunions, diabetic foot complications and maybe gout? Would love to watch them
I have it on my video list. Great minds think alike!
Which is good for standing/walking for 8 hours? At the end of my shift my front/heels hurt bad 😞
when i go outside i put insole from my old reebok maded for running, comfort is really great, worth to give custom insoles
Custom Orthotics help my husband survive a hard work day, and relieves the pain from plantar fasciitis and bone spurs.
The first time he wore them,it was a huge difference.
I like the foam insoles myself.
where can I find a place in my area that does custom? please help
Superfeet is the brand we sell at our store. Also they are In all of our shoes! Very informative video!
Yes super feet are so uncomfortable and firm on my feet, like I’m standing on a brick. I tried to play basketball in them but it hurt my foot so much!
superfeet hurt my feet even more.
@@karinaconrad9718 they hurt for a while but your body gets used to it and they are the best solution if you really have flat feet.
Can you recommend an over the counter insert that would be more rigid, yet still soft and comfy?
That was totally what I needed to hear. I have plantar fasciitis and heel spurs. Plus im about 80lbs over weight. I have constant heel, knee, hip and back pain. I have tried the orthotics and nothing helps. I work on my feet all day in an er. I rarely get to sit except for lunch. Can you give me directions on what to do? Please🙏🏼. I really enjoy your videos and how you explain things. It’s very easy to understand when you explain it. Thank you.
Poor you! It is hard when you don't get to sit very much and I can't imagine how difficult it is to work in the ER everyday! There isn't a simple answer for your problems. I'm really sorry I can't be of more help.
Thank you. It’s tuff but I love my job. I just grin and bare it most days. ☺️ Love your videos and praying everything is going great for your company. Have a blessed day. 😇
Ty for answering my question
Definitely interested in what you think of foot print insoles game changer custom orthotics.
I love all of your videos, yes I am a Toe Bro junkie. But this inner sole video is very informative. I do have a question though. Can you recommend an inner sole for diabetic feet? I have real bad neuropathy. What can I put in my shoe? Thank you Jonathan......
I tried Dr. Scholl's planter fasciitis. I work on my feet 8 hours a day. By the end of the day my feet hurt. I could feel where the plastic was in the insole. Not good it felt like i had been walking on the plastic edge all day. My foot was sore for days.
I have such I arches only custom orthotics work for me. I wear them everyday are are so worth it!
...such high arches...
are any of these good for running too? i mean high impact running/sprinting.
Nice brake down. I’m wondering if otc orthotics would work for me when I have a very small foot, size 6.
Can you do one on insoles or any ways to comfort feet for those who wear high heels? You might not be someone that wears high heels (if you do that would be an awesome thing) but I’m struggling to find a way to wear high heels without dreading the pain I feel when wearing them. They look nice but they’re painful :(
@toebro do you recommend getting bunion surgery 1 at a time or at the same time?
I use foot orthotics but it doesn't help with bunion pain. I also had flat feet as a child. I have tried all of the OTC orthotics.
Just get shoes with a wide toe box to give your toes room to spread, plus also limit your insoles more and more along with wearing zero drop shoes, and take it easy with physical activity until your feet eventually build strength naturally.
You made a statement that you don't watch your comments much and that makes me not want to comment at all. I'm saying Thank You today because you have helped me find something that my husband can afford to help his foot and leg pain. We could never afford the one you make special. But we can afford the Dr. Scholl's product. Thank You again and I hope you take the time for us small people and read what we are saying. Sincerely, M.
You have to remember that people who create videos are human too. I receive sometimes over a thousand comments per video and it can be overwhelming to answer or read even ten percent of the responses from my viewers. I am really happy to see that you learned some helpful advice from my video. I hope your toes will be happy again! :)
Thanks...I need this review.
New subscriber thanks
I'll try first the otc dr sholls machine.
Hopefully helps w my left foot pain heel area
I don't have extended health benefits for a custom made one
Greetings from Vancouver Canada 👍👍👍
great video
What would you recommend for someone who has neuropathy who can't have any arch support due to it causing more pressure and pain on the outer foot
I play lacrosse, and after every practice or game, my heel hurts really bad. What should I do?
I have arch pain in the Air Jordan 8 and 9. So far no other Jordan does this. This is why I stick with the Jordan 5's, 11's, 13's and 2's. I need something for my arches.... its horrible!.
I think the insoles need to also fit into your shoes. I use superfeet insoles because I have high arches. I get plantar fascia which can affect my calf muscles. Sometimes the superfeet doesn’t fit in my shoes. I would like to know what kind of exercises that would help my feet and knees. Thanks Joyce 😊
That is always my issue. I am told my arches have fallen, they are low....and using some insoles I get pain in my arch....maybe I need to get some made....I think work covers some of the cost....
What do you think about Vibrant five fingers?
what about if there is ongoing pain on top of the foot and beneath the arch and heel and just discomfort allover especially when walking, does that mean a custom orthotic will solve my problem ? and also does custom orthotics is custom made shoes or just insoles?
much thanks)
What's best for hyper hydrosis and calluses on baby toe, plnatar faciatits front. Do I need shoes, or these insoles good enough?
I’ve used Powersteps and they worked well, but my arches are so high that I had to go to custom arch supports.
Totally agree with you Dr. Toe Bro.
He is not a Doctor, but still pretty good info!
Before inserts, starting about 45 years old, in the mornings I woke up rolled out of bed and walked like a crab until I “loosened up” 🦀 😂
With inserts I don’t have that issue anymore… plus I can touch my toes much easier without a nagging uncomfortable tightness and my sciatica isn’t a daily pain/pinch down my entire back and leg!
I used to even have pain, that I thought was a link to my larger phone, in my thumbs but that’s gone to and it hasn’t returned either… Weird but true!
I have a scoliosis s curve (since middle school), extra high arches plus a couple car accidents…
I bought supports that go around my feet for when I am barefoot, sticky arch gel insoles for all my tennis shoes, and memory foam orthopedic inserts in all of my sneakers!!
I will not walk without any type of support for my ankles ever again if I can help it 💯
I have similar issues and recently started wearing custom orthotics. When I wear them my pain located in my feet, back of my knee and outer thigh on my right side is almost gone. But I like to walk barefoot around the house so I will try wearing the supports to see if that will help. I actually have them from prior foot injuries.
Forgot to include my back too :)
@@venmargray8288 it’s never ending pain everywhere right! The ones I shuffle around the house (barefoot) in are called ‘Strutz Compression Cushioned Arch Support Brace Sleeves’
Do orthotic stores also sell custom shoes that go with the orthotic? Maybe something that would correct differences in leg length and help with stabilization
do you know of any over the counter or off the shelf insoles or orthodics with built in metatarsal pads I have customs but they are killing my feet and ive had them adjusted and they are also had as a rock.Thanks Terry From Newbrunswick