5 Best Orthotics For Athletes
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These are my top 5 orthotics for athletes especially court sports and running but all of these inserts on this list I also like for every day use in shoes and sneakers when I am looking for the best orthotics and inserts for work shoes, walking and standing jobs.
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Shoutout to Dr. Zach for the Move Insoles love!
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As a recreational basketball player, I picked up a posterior tibialis strain. I looked into orthotics to help me ease back into work (walking a lot) and basketball. Powerstep Pinnacles were a great recommendation by you! I love them and I ordered two pairs
Glad they're helping!
I also have injured my posterior tibialis tendon from playing basketball. Which shoes do you play in?
@@AP-ie7ev so fair warning, I learned the hard way and reaggravated it two times playing when I wasnt fully ready. I’m almost fully healed so I dont use my orthotics as much.
But the shoes I feel most comfortable in are shoes with a soft heel that allows me to smoothly roll into my forefoot. Kobe 5/6 protros, kobe 8, I have HefeLux insoles (boost-like) in my KD 4s
Thank you for also including the skate-oriented insoles like FP.
Great content as always
Thanks for this review! I developed pf after running in "for looks" shoes for a few days bc I couldn't find one of my reg workout shoes,bad mistake! But the Powerstep pinnacle Maxx support really helped me instantly! Thanks again.
Best cheap insoles I've found are the Sofcomfort sport insoles. I've not really tried the expensive insoles as I seem to go through them so fast. One thing I wish insole companies would pay more attention to is comfort for the toes. Thanks for the video.
Amazing content, just subscribed. Could you please do a video (or do you have a recommendation) on best insoles for basketball, more specifically shock absorption from jumping? I saw your Jordan 3 review and want to try an OTC insole to see if that'll make them more playable. Thanks again!
I have to give high praise to an insert you didn't mention, Spenco Total Support Max, best I've ever worn -- and I wore Powerstep Pinnacle and Pinnacle Maxx for years, but no more. If you have Peroneal Tendonitis, it is hard to find an insole that does not put more pressure on the lateral part of the foot, all along the peroneal tendon area along the outside of my foot and underneath the outer foot. Powersteps helped when I had Plantar Fasciitis, but gave no relief for my Peroneal Tendondits and actually made it more painful. Spenco Total Support Max gave me relief, thank God. Finally. I've suffered with this for over a year and kept thinking it could not be the inserts, but it was. They were making it worse. I didn't realize it until a podiatrist told me to try the Spenco. Instant relief, after 14 months of pain. The deep heel cup cradles the outer foot instead of pressuring it like Powersteps.
Great vid! I feel like this topic gets overlooked by most in the athletic shoe space for some reason so thanks for shedding some light on it!
Another potentially interesting vid idea may be ranking stock insoles that come with the latest various tennis / basketball shoes and their quality or mainly lack there of lol
Great video, this is such an overlooked subject. I am just got a pair of Move at the moment. Hope you can add Sole and Sidas in one of your reviews. Not sure if they are available in the US.
I iust bought your past recommendation today. Thanks
I am using Superfeet Go Comfort Athletic Insoles and love them so far.
I have to agree on the Powerstep being a great value. Although they are not meant to be cut (with a plastic plate), I use a dremel to cut this to match my insole exactly. If I have to put some glue in at some point, so be it. The insight from Footprint was that if you don’t trim insoles for exact match to original, they catch on the sides of shoe and affect performance. Although I’m not staying with FP, that tip alone was worth the price of a set of their insoles for me.
Good tip with the dremel
I play tennis, squash and pickleball. A while back, probably a year+ now, the PPA was running Ads for this orthotic brand Zelus, so I decided to try them out. I have their Pro and Sport models. The Pro's are fantastic, very supportive.
I am notorious now for having turf/tennis toe on my big toe on my right foot ( I am a right handed player), and some ball of foot pain off and on on the right foot as well. These Pro models alleviated that right away and are very comfy, they have these rubber like cupped cells underneath your forefoot and heel.
Though the downside is they are a bit bulky and slightly hefty and will change the fit/feel of your shoe, unless if you go a 1/2 size up and then use them to help fill that little bit of extra space, it seems to work out nicely.
The Sport models are also great, comfy with decent support, I don't feel much of the tennis toe/ball of foot ache/pain in them, but it's not as great as the Pro's as the amount of the cupped cells are smaller areas and more limited.
The benefit of the Sport's though is they are a little slimmer/thinner profile, so they won't mess with your shoe fit.
Would love to hear your thoughts on them - Zelus Insoles. I can't paste a link in a comment or CZcams deletes my comment for whatever reason.
Now having said that, I just came across these older videos of yours, and first I've heard of these Move insoles, I am tempted to try out the Gameday Pro's because I want great support and the performance aspect for these dynamic moving sports, but with not as much of a bulk or heft.
Thanks!
Love your stuff! Can you review the "Spenco Polysorb Cross Trainer? My podiatrist recommended them to me for cushioning and support for all activities especially basketball.
Another great video! Love the pinnacle power step. They are just so easy to get and provide decent support. I even like them better than a custom orthotic I had made. I suppose I wish they had slightly better arch support. I have very flat flexible feet. I also wear a UCBL orthotic in one foot and the power step in the other. I may end up getting a UCBL for my other foot but I don’t need it….yet.
Yeah it’s tough to get more support than the UCBL’s with the cupping on the in and outside
What is a UCBL orthotic?
@@FootDoctorZach What is a UCBL orthotic?
@@sl2608 ucbl is a Ridgid hard plastic style orthotic custom made by the doctor.
I'd like to see a review of the Currex AcePro, which they market as tennis specific.
Thanks for the great videos! You've helped me a lot with my foot pain.
Glad to hear!
Awesome video Zach! Do you think you will do a review on the MB.01 lo?
Yeah maybe, they cancelled my order of them and I don’t feel like paying out the nose so we’ll see
@@FootDoctorZach Puma cancelled orders for MB.01s for me too before. Hopefully your channel explodes to the point where they just send you the shoes
Have you checked out Currex insoles for running/tennis? Curious to hear your thoughts!
Awesome video! I had the superfeet green and black and they were extremely painful. Was disappointed at the price and how they didn't help much. The move GameDay pros is 100% the best I've ever worn. Definitely earns the top spot
Glad you found one that gels with you- just goes to show you how different people love/ hate the same insert
Would love to see you review the Protalus T-100
Game day pro’s are goated for me. These have literally brought my feet back to life. I’m ordering the regular ones for everyday wear as well. The vktry’s messed up my Achilles with the rubbery feel and stiff carbon fiber but the flexibility of the pros helped a lot. I am also flat footed so idk if that made a difference with the high arch of the pros.
I have been considering the VKTRY and Game Day Pros. Do you think I should just go for game day pro?
@@KarlMusic it just depends. For me the full length carbon fiber and the material that the VKTRY gold insoles were too much. It caused strains on both my Achilles. Literally had to go get a deep muscle massage and cup session to loosen up whatever irritated my feet. Once I purchased the game day pro’s that problem went away. Now the pros are broken in and they’re money for me. I use the insoles to hoop in. I typically wear them for 2-3 hours. I think the insoles are one of the reasons why I’m able to play for that long and be capable of doing it all over again the next day.
I get the game day insoles for my 16 year old boys for basketball shoes, football cleats, running shoes (training shoes, not racing flats or spikes) and everyday shoes that don't have much support. I've also gotten them the superfeet greens, but they prefer the move game days. One has really flat feet, and the other has really high arches and wide feet, but the game days offer enough support to keep their feet from hurting, which is what happens without proper insoles
Question... how often should you be replacing your orthotics? i.e. Game Day Pro if i buy one. Thanks!
@FootDoctorZach thank you for the video.
can you review Tread Labs Dash insole?
Dr. Zach Thank you for the video and recommendations but I need to say that the Powerstep offer great support but they don't last at all. I'm a tennis player and they only last me about a month and a half. The top fabric and top foam starts falling apart pretty quickly getting holes in the pressure points. Usually a pair of shoes last me about 4-6 months, so I would have to use 3 pairs in the life of one shoe and they are pretty expensive at $40 a pair.
Can you try out remind soles and shred soles? Thanks for the video!
@FootDoctorZach Wonderful video. Can you please review the Tread labs Dash and Pace insoles? If Dash (carbon fiber) worth it over Pace (plastic material) for overpronation and plantar fascitis? Thanks mate.
Hello Dr. Zach. Question: the website description for Pinnacle max is geared to people who have over pronation. Can people who are neutral use the max? The link you provided also just for the pinnacle none max. The unit you are also holding I believe is the none max version. Thanks!
Hey Zach, does the Move insole has a longer arch support? I just tried the powersteps today and it feels like the last centimeter or so of my arch doesn't get the support that the rest does. Thanks for all the great content!
Went with powerstep this year and they are even better than the Move insoles if you need more stability. The move is more comfortable but the powerstep is better if you gotta go all day. I’m using the pinnacle and maxx in my hikers and the pulse in my trainers for dry afternoon quick loops. I did just order the bridge and am looking forward to trying the softer memory foam.
Yeah they are rock solid in terms of arch coverage and stability - even the bridge for how soft it is has outsized support
Hey Zach! Thanks for the tip of not microwaving the otrtho, and thanks for explaining that they absorb impact through heat not a problem just a thought. As a skater i microwave my shoes
Hey doc,
Can you take a look at the bauerfeind insoles for a review. I love their braces/compression and saw they make insoles too.
Thoughts on the Surefeet Orange for flat feet? Great videos! I'm constantly looking for the KD14 on sale after your Best Shoes video!
I like them for a more low profile fit- it’s about 50/50 with my patients If they like them or not
@@FootDoctorZach Thanks for the reply! Keep doing what you are doing - Great content!
i use the kingfoam elite orthotics, for skateboarding, basketball and boxing!
Great video zach!! I just wanted to say I LOVEE my Kd 14’s but the only problem is that since I have a sorta high arching foot wide foot, my feet hurt after a while after walking and it’s in the mid/fore foot area where the pain is and I wanna say it might be because of how soft the strobel unit is but I’m not sure so I was wondering which specific orthotics can maybe fix that problem, if that’s the issue at all.
Not sure an orthotic will fix that- couldnt say without seeing the foot and shoe together
I'm hoping you can do Dr. Kong or Vionic though I am not sure if it's available in the US.
Dear Dr Zach
Hi, how are you, hope all is well. My question is how do you feel about dr. Scholz insoles but there’s one in particular (the sports insole). For a budget insole I wanted to get your feedback on the brand and would you do a review on it. Thank you
You mentioned the Kingfoams from FP but have you tried their game changers?
Baked in the oven to inflate and then walk around in them to mold to your entire foot. They also are have a thinner version to decrease the bulk that you mention in the kingfoams
@Foot Doctor can I use the Superfeet Flex for playing basketball? Pls reply asap! You are appreciated. Thanks Doc, Stay blessed
My daughter is a college basketball player who had stress fractures in both of her shins, her ortho put her in air splints which helped. Looking for the best OCT orthotic for her. You last video talked about the move game day pro
hey doc,
i like the move game day pros but would like something that has more impact cushioning. do you know something that would be a good mix between the two? which fp insoles would be the best alternative to the game days
Any thoughts on the Pedag Viva Sport insoles if you’ve tried them already?
Have you reviewed the Birkenstock Birko Contact Sport insoles?
I would like to see what you say about these and/or what other insole may be better than these. I have a high arch and my main concern is metatarsal support/ball of foot pain when playing tennis or pickleball. Thanks.
Hello! Dr. Zach! What is the best shoes and orthothics for heel bursitis?
Have you ever tried Cadence insoles? I love ‘em - great combo of support and extra cushioning.
Yep
Whats up Doc. Which one do you recommend for heel pain?
Hello Doctor. Could you suggest sneakers/running shoes/tennis shoes with a very stable hindfoot? I suffer from MWD and I need to be very stable ...
What would you recommend for me? I’m 5’7 and 120 pounds and I’m looking for some insoles for my basketball shoes, I also have shin splints so some insoles will help
Great video! Would the Move Game Day Pros fit inside a more maximalist tennis sneaker like the Zoom GP Turbos?
It should
Would you please find the Birkenstock insoles that ressemble the sandals footbed the best ?
Hi can you make an orthotic video for low profile shoes?
kind of a dumb question but the link to the powestep soles directs me to soles by powerstep with a different design, i also cant seem to find powerstep pinnacle max soles on the website. are they the same and they just renamed/ redesigned them or are they an entirely different product?
hi. im a drummer and have a prolonged (5 year) stress fracture in my right foot from the bass drum pedal in the second and third metatarsals. i also made it worse by running. is there anything that you can recommend for my feet? i need to be able to play drums for two hours a day. i usually play high intensity rock n roll. its my life.
i had switched to barefoot running shoes both for running and drumming and they may have caused problems.
So, will the FP insoles help with the Air Jordan 1 cushioning and impact protection problem just so we can play basketball with these bad boy retro's?
Hey i already have an insole for my knee problems but i cant find a good basketballshoe for them are there any shoes that are good for insoles?
Thoughts on birkenstock insoles, such as Birkoactive or Birkocontact sport?
Need u to test A line & Tread Labs Doc. Thanks.
I would like you try Sidas orthotics.
Best regards
Thanks for the reviews. A little off topic of orthotics but I'm in the process of getting new shoes for pickleball. What would you say is the most similar of the new shoes to the original fresh foam lav? Or what would be the best shoes to be able to straight line explode from the baseline to the kitchen line and also hand side to side shuffles?
I actually just released a video on my favorites, id check it out and see which gels with you- the most similar to the LAV would be the solution speed ff 2 just in terms of profile though
Thanks Zach! Love my Game Day Pro's. I wear them in my basketball shoes (Jordan 26's and PG 6's) and have had no foot pain/injuries since. I also have the standard Game Day's which I wear in my other shoes. When is your wife coming on your channel:)?
Haha she has already given it a hard pass
A springy arch would be appealing because you do not really want to eliminate the Arch mechanism Movement! but it’s nice to give it some help also? I have over a half dozen pair of different inserts all the way up to $500 and none of them make perfect sense to me! Because I have Studied foot anatomy intensively! Cork and Leather are my top pics but I’m open minded so thank you
Zach my 9yr old son is having a ton of feet issues what should I do? He's growing like a weed has high arches and been playing in kyrie infinity then lebron next gen all mens size 7.5 got him a beefier insert from local sporting g good store but not sure where I should take him or our best bet any feedback would be greatly apprecuated
Excellent videos! Quick question - 6’2 210 former tennis player/barricade lover. Neutral arch with some supination and heel pain. Now a pickleball player trying to decide between solecourt boost or newest barricades. Or is their another option I should consider over those? Thanks!
If its me its the SCB but i also have a top 5 favorite for pickle here czcams.com/video/h2O8qu20m24/video.html
Which insole should I get for impact protection? Fp insoles or Game day pro insoles?
Good fit worked great 30min it changed my life. Best 4mils in my life i felt 25yrs old at 49
Have you heard of Inov-8 Boomerang insoles? Some runners swear by them.
Curious to hear your take if you ever pick them up.
I think I remember seeing you make a full video on the footprint insoles..? Or was it just this video. 🤔I went thru your uploads and I can't find anything
Would the All Day insoles turn a normal (Chucks, Adidas) shoe into a Merrell/Shoes for Crews/Keen? I have so many shoes and need to be comfy for work, and just getting into insoles.
Hi, great vid as usual. Are any of these good for extreme pronation? I have VERY pronated arches which has caused me a lifetime of discomfort, and I wear custom orthotics which, whilst giving me the support I need, are incredibly uncomfortable over extended periods, especially when playing tennis. I have tried a few over the counter insoles which have been hit and miss but was wondering if you had any definitive suggestions? Also I'm from the UK so unsure if the market is the same as in the US.
Not sure what’s available to you but I’d have to examine your foot to day for sure
What are your thoughts about the Z-Liner vs FP?
Currex made in germany would be a good brand to get your opinion on. I concur with superfeet and powerstep pinnacle have owned many pairs over the years very good very well made insoles! 👌 ✅
Hi Dr. Zach. I'm going with your NB Two Wxy V4 suggestion for Pickleball (will pass on my experience). I plan to replace the insoles.
Do you have any experience with the "10 Second 3810 Ultra Arch Support" (previously the NB "Ultra Support 3819")???
They seem to check all the boxes for features you suggest looking for. Also, re: price performance, they are available in Canada for a few dollars less that the PowerStep Pinnacle Max ($67 vs. $71 & up). To get the Power Step Game Day Pro I'd be into $140 cdn.
Your comments on the Footprint King Foam Elite got me thinking about the wisdom of putting an orthotic with a rigid footbed on top of the the shank of the Two Wxy V4. As per your review, that robust shank is an important design element, contributing quite a bit to the shoe's overall performance?
Might and additional advantage of the "King Foam" be that it provides the needed support without disturbing the ability to get the most out of the shank? Certainly a wild guess on my part but seems to have some logic to it.
When considering orthotics the focus is on how the features of the orthotic interact with the structure of the foot, to positive effect. In use, the performance in the application becomes a function of how an entire system (foot/orthotic insole/shoe) works.
Might there also be important considerations in how the characteristics of the orthotic interact with the design elements of any given shoe?
Just a thought :)
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I have had 4 back surgeries and have limited disc material in l 2 3. Every time I impact my spine I get shocks into my glutes. Can you recommend an orthopedic that is the best as absorbing shock?
Would the Powerstep Pinnacle insoles help with Peroneal tendonitis?
Hey Foot Doc Zach..Take a look at the new VKTRY Performance Carbon Fiber Insoles. Amazing combination of support and performance!
THIS is a great subject! Insoles can save a shoe. Do these rankings include for shift pain from work? Millions of us would be glued to a doctor's reviews! Shoes for shifts as well. Just a thought for (huge) channel growing.
Yeah the application doesn’t matter they still have the same function
Is game day pro better then powerstep pulse or the powerstep pulse maxx?
I could really use your advice. I'm 58 years old and a Security contractor. I wear Smith and Wesson duty boots a wear 15 to 20 pounds of gear every night while on duty. I spend alot of time on my feet to include walking. My feet hurt EVERY day. Can't wait to get home and gear-down after every shift. I NEED some very comfortable insoles in my duty boots. Any suggestions? Thank you.👍
I have been considering the Game Day Pros and the VKTRY insoles. I have flat feet and play basketball. Which would you advise? Thanks for your help and love your content
I honestly dont love VKTRY for any sort of foot deformity, they're a niche type performance insole IMO, but some people love them so you'd have to try them to see which side of the fence you're on
@@FootDoctorZach Thank you so much for your help! I have to admit, your custom orthotics guide along with your videos have been really helpful whilst I researched all the different orthotics that are out there. I think I'll stick with the Move GameDay Pros for now as they seem like the safer option
Can you review the blumaka konnect insoles?
Hello Zach, thanks for a great video. I have two questions. The first one is about the PowerSteps, you mention "PowerStep Pinnacle Max" in the video several times, but what you show is in fact the standard PowerStep Pinnacle insole. You also link to the standard one. Can you explain this? And the other question, I've got the Move Game Day Pros and they are very good, but after a couple of hours they got really flattened out in the ball of foot area. They're like 1mm thick there and almost rock hard. The balls of my feet have been hurting lately because of that. Can you recommend an insole that will have a similar arch support as the Game Day Pros, but better (more durable) forefoot cushioning? Will the PowerStep Pinnacle (Max) be better in that aspect? Thank you
No over the counter will have great forefoot cushion besides the king foams , that’s more a feature of custom orthotics - pinnacle and pinnacle max are pretty much the same except for the heel shape so a lot of times I use them interchangeably
@@FootDoctorZach thanks for your answer. How about the Spenco Total Support Max insoles? The seem to have a special pad in the forefoot for extra cushioning. And the arch support support seems really solid.
I am a runner with high arch, , whats the difference if my arch is supported or not when i run and my forefoot touches first the ground?
i need something for shin splints.. i did scan on my feet and kinda i see its high arch they call it.. please help me
Hey doc Zach, hopefully you’ll be able to review dr scholl’s orthotics. Much love from the Philippines!
I’ve tried them many times - the ones in this video are still my favorites
What would tou recommend for a 6ft2 260 bball player with small arch plantar fasciitis and a 32” vertical lol!
How much heel height does the superfeet carbon add? I have the move gameday and they add too much heel height in almost every shoe I've tried them in. Love your videos man, keep up the good work.
Its a tad less than the moves, powerstep
The power step insoles has insoles for actual foot conditions / diagnosis as the move game day insoles are just marketed toward making playing sports more comfortable and reducing stress on your feet. Surprised this didn't play a roll in your assessment. Plus possibly longevity of how long these insoles last vs one another would be some decent information.
What about orthotics for warehouse workers? Most warehouse floors are concrete and you gotta wear composite toe shoes. Also with ankle support like braces. Or would you recommend specific socks? I'm on the safety team with Amazon and we do 10 hour shifts, so I'm trying to find ways to protect the ankles and feet. It's common that when we get off of work, drive home, and get it the car. People's feet start hurting once you start walking lol... I mentioned ankle braces because they hurt sometimes because composite toe shoes are heavy.
Have you heard of cadence? I’ve been using a few insoles and so far cadence EX is one of my favorites.
I think certain SuperFeet soles (ones shown) are heat activated, then they become more firm after heating and shaping. Been a while, but I worked Skate/Snowboard shop as a teen and we sold them there, had the SuperFeet heater machine and all.
I don’t love heat molding because it decreases the resistance to force over time and just generally decrease the lifespan
Paint the town red as the first I’d heard of her so im gonna say it worked
Which of the top five would you suggest for max forefoot cushion and arch support (flat feet)? Lynco 405 was my old stand by but they have been discontinued and their follow up products are horrible.
forefoot is the FP but support is PWRSTP so if you want both youd have to go custom
Have you ever heard or tried
New Balance Sport Active Cushion Insole? I just got them because they are on sale and they're ok but didn't know it you recommended the power step or game day pro.
I am 270 and heavy pronator
Not in a while - not sure on its specifics
@footdoctorzach can you review the “tread labs dash” insoles? These are carbon fiber insoles.
Thoughts on VKTRY insoles?
Have you tried out Remind Insoles?
zach which insoles makes you jump higher?
Can we get your thoughts On the Z-liner insoles?? I’m very interested on these
Never tried them
Do carbon fibre insoles work? Like the viktry ones