[ctxcrossx]

Hello,<br><br>
I recently had custom orthotics made for me. They are 3/4 length (more like 1/2 length, I suppose.) My question is about the sock liner in the shoe. My doc told me that I will put the orthotic over the sock liner, and just to cut the curled up edge of the sock liner by my heel and I should be fine.<br><br>
I tried that and it felt like I was wearing high heels. The orthotic doesn't have that big of a heel, but it was certainly noticeable. I finally decided to remove the heel of the sock liner so that the orthotic doesn't sit directly on top of it. I did cut the sock liner in half so that my forefoot is on the sock liner.<br><br>
What do you all do? I'm not sure if I'm supposed to be doing what I'm doing. Thanks!<br><br>
Chris

 

[merigayle]

after futzing with mine, i made my podiatrist send them back and make them full foot then trim to fit in my shoe, instead of the insert that comes with them.

 

[movingon]

I have the full foot and when I send patients for orthotics I have them ask for the full foot. I would ask to have them sent back like Meri said she did, it uncomplicates the shoe liner issue.. just take the whole thing out!

 

[ctxcrossx]

Thanks for the info so far! Any flexibility issues with a full foot model? What about in a lightweight trainer?<br><br>
Chris