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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

My doctor has said that I have a high instep in my right foot but didn't really say what it is. I have googled it and know now what it is but my problem is I need some support to put into my shoes. I have found some gel ones but they either do 4-5 or 6-7; I was a size 6 but in some shoe shops can fit comfortably into a 5 so several questions does anyone else have this problem, what support have you found that helped the most and if I have to buy as per the sizes above, can they be cut to size

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

Go and see a podiatrist. They'll be able to advise you properly and will have more specialist knowledge than a GP.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My doctor has said that I have a high instep in my right foot but didn't really say what it is. I have googled it and know now what it is but my problem is I need some support to put into my shoes. I have found some gel ones but they either do 4-5 or 6-7; I was a size 6 but in some shoe shops can fit comfortably into a 5 so several questions does anyone else have this problem, what support have you found that helped the most and if I have to buy as per the sizes above, can they be cut to size"

Don't buy the gel ones, buy the standard ones as they give more support. Go to Boots, they sell them in there and yes, you can cut them down to fit your shoes.

Be aware you can buy full length and half-shoe ones so depending on why you need them you might need to take more advice. I used full length but these can make your shoes feel really tight.

I wore some after a broken ankle and they really help.

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend

I have high insteps in both my feet.

I bought special trainers because I've started running, so had a gait analysis done, and they recommended several types of trainers.

As for everyday wear, I wear Timberland boots, they are really comfortable, they mould to your foot, so no need for additional insteps.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you require insoles your GP should be able to refer you to the Surgical Fitter/Orthotist who should be able to provide insoles suited specifically to you to correct the problem.

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

Just wondering but aren't we talking about arches here, not insteps?

It may be too early on a Sunday for me but I thought the arch was the underneath part of the foot and the instep the upper part.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Just wondering but aren't we talking about arches here, not insteps?

It may be too early on a Sunday for me but I thought the arch was the underneath part of the foot and the instep the upper part."

Only the OP knows which applies to her but you are correct in your thinking regardless of the time of day

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I have high insteps in both my feet.

I bought special trainers because I've started running, so had a gait analysis done, and they recommended several types of trainers.

As for everyday wear, I wear Timberland boots, they are really comfortable, they mould to your foot, so no need for additional insteps. "

Ah see I bought some flat shoes for the pub I work in, paid out more money for better quality ones, they also have some sort of insert in them and they are the most uncomfortable shoes ever and so have had to go back to my cheapy Asda ones. And I find flat shoes/boots very uncomfortable to wear, seems to be quite a strain on my foot being flat so to speak

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By *orthyorkypairCouple
over a year ago

North Yorkshire


"My doctor has said that I have a high instep in my right foot but didn't really say what it is. I have googled it and know now what it is but my problem is I need some support to put into my shoes. I have found some gel ones but they either do 4-5 or 6-7; I was a size 6 but in some shoe shops can fit comfortably into a 5 so several questions does anyone else have this problem, what support have you found that helped the most and if I have to buy as per the sizes above, can they be cut to size"

get proper orthotic made

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Just wondering but aren't we talking about arches here, not insteps?

It may be too early on a Sunday for me but I thought the arch was the underneath part of the foot and the instep the upper part."

She told me a high instep, theoretically she is the expert?? lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"My doctor has said that I have a high instep in my right foot but didn't really say what it is. I have googled it and know now what it is but my problem is I need some support to put into my shoes. I have found some gel ones but they either do 4-5 or 6-7; I was a size 6 but in some shoe shops can fit comfortably into a 5 so several questions does anyone else have this problem, what support have you found that helped the most and if I have to buy as per the sizes above, can they be cut to size

Don't buy the gel ones, buy the standard ones as they give more support. Go to Boots, they sell them in there and yes, you can cut them down to fit your shoes.

Be aware you can buy full length and half-shoe ones so depending on why you need them you might need to take more advice. I used full length but these can make your shoes feel really tight.

I wore some after a broken ankle and they really help."

I tried Boots yesterday, they no longer stock them and she suggested Lloyds chemist or online which makes searching for the right support more difficult as so much available

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk


"I have high insteps in both my feet.

I bought special trainers because I've started running, so had a gait analysis done, and they recommended several types of trainers.

As for everyday wear, I wear Timberland boots, they are really comfortable, they mould to your foot, so no need for additional insteps.

Ah see I bought some flat shoes for the pub I work in, paid out more money for better quality ones, they also have some sort of insert in them and they are the most uncomfortable shoes ever and so have had to go back to my cheapy Asda ones. And I find flat shoes/boots very uncomfortable to wear, seems to be quite a strain on my foot being flat so to speak"

I have high arches and totally flat shoes are the devil. They give me the worst pain in my heels.

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend

Timberland boots aren't totally flat. They cost a lot but I used to suffer from Plantar fasciitis, and was barely able to walk some days, but since I started wearing Tims the pain has gone.

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