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busymum 
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Posted: 28 January 2008 at 10:12pm |
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Has anyone on here ever had orthotics (shoe inserts) made for them?
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Posted: 28 January 2008 at 10:12pm |
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No but my doctor tells me I need them (to scared to find out the price)
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mummy_becks
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Posted: 28 January 2008 at 10:15pm |
Dh should but doesn't. If he does need them now at least we won't have to pay for them YAY 
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Posted: 28 January 2008 at 10:18pm |
Yes I got them when I was 15 after major ankle and foot reconstructive surgery. They were about $350 dollars.
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Posted: 28 January 2008 at 10:18pm |
Ouch $350 
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Posted: 28 January 2008 at 10:28pm |
My poor mum lol hen she had to buy me all new shoes for them to fit in  then I took them off once I got to school and put them on before going home lol
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Posted: 29 January 2008 at 4:04am |
Yeah, I should probably being wearing them still. Haven't worn them in years. It is very hard to find shoes to fit them - you can't get any of the nice shoes around unless you search for some that have a high ankle support
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Posted: 29 January 2008 at 6:27am |
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yep james has them they are free thur our hopital for childern but i,m not sure how much they would be for adults
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Posted: 29 January 2008 at 8:59am |
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They are prob more like $500 these days, very pricey.
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Posted: 29 January 2008 at 9:49am |
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I have some, mine were covered through ACC so I wouldnt have any idea how much they cost but Im guessing they wont be cheap
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Posted: 29 January 2008 at 9:54am |
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busymum just to let you know my situation, I had heaps of problems with my feet as I was doing alot of running and I went to a foot doctor (can't rememer what they are called) and the doc said to buy some good quality shoe inserts before getting orthotics made, as sometimes the inserts can correct the problem and are alot cheaper. I got some from Athletes Foot for about $50 and I used them in all my shoes for about a year and now my feet are great again! I just wasnt getting enough support in shoes, especially under the arches and they would ache all the time!
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busymum
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Posted: 29 January 2008 at 6:10pm |
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Peachy did you have flat feet to start with or did they fall and then have since corrected?
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Posted: 29 January 2008 at 7:16pm |
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Nope never had them
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Posted: 29 January 2008 at 7:19pm |
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Just want to second what Peaches said - I use inserts brought at FrontRunner and they are great. I also just need a bit more support under my arches. they hadn't fallen but with my running get a bit sore. I say try these first before spending heaps on things you might not need.
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Posted: 29 January 2008 at 7:21pm |
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busymum I had fallen arches and they used to absolutely ache all the time. The insoles I got corrected the problem and I now permanently leave then in my running shoes as that is when they can start to ache again.
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Posted: 29 January 2008 at 8:57pm |
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So do you use insoles for running but no insoles for dressy/work shoes?
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Posted: 29 January 2008 at 9:03pm |
Yep thats right busymum. If my work shoes are enclosed though, generally winter ones obviously and my arches are playing up I will pop them in for the day every now and then. In summer I tend to wear flip flop type shoes, so can't use the insoles then 
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Posted: 30 January 2008 at 11:37am |
I had completely flat feet, and when I was around 12ish saw a podiatrist who made me some orthotics - had to wear them all day every day for a few years, but I don't need them at all as an adult, as they've done the trick to 'build' arches and strengthen my feet. So I'd day if a Podiatrist has seen your feet and said you need them, get proper ones that are custom-made for your foot, but if it's a case of achey arches but you can still walk on them (mine were really, really sore - couldn't run at all, and every step hurt) and haven't had to see a Podiatrist, then maybe the Shoe Clinic could help?
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Posted: 30 January 2008 at 12:44pm |
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I had them made as a child, think they were cheap though as children are funded? Not quite sure on that one though. I would second what Peachy said though, try the ones from the sports shops first as they're often quite good.
Lol mummybecks - the army is great for that kind of stuff. DH gets nice new shoes all the time, got his wisdom teeth out for free, and is possibly getting his shoulder reconstructed for free too (although the army caused the problem in the first place, but hey!)
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Posted: 30 January 2008 at 5:00pm |
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I had them as well when I was younger and got the from Athletes foot as well, they are great - should really get some more, used to change them from shoe to shoe as well.
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