PF started in January of 23, severe pain, even had trouble standing for more than a few minutes in church. My long term GP said to use Walk Hero inserts for 4 months in all shoes and don't go barefoot without insert. By July I was feeling good, so I kept them in my shoes, but didn't put them on as soon as I got out of bed or just walking around in the house barefoot(socks). By December I was in pain again.
So I not only went with inserts and no more barefoot, but purchased several pairs of Walk Hero shoes for PF. By May of 24 I was good again. By December of 24 I was still good. For 2025 I purchased also some from Orthofeet for more choices. Still good today.
I had tried everything, but like my GP told me (my GP for 35 yrs), it takes time to break down your arch and it will take time to support it to ease the pain, give it time, it will work.
Basically I didn't think getting out of bed and just walking around in the house in socks for several hours in the morning was a big deal, but clearly it added to my problem. Now I get out of bed and step into heel-less orthos. I never wear anything that is not ortho. Inserts can help in regular shoes, but I think the crappier the regular shoe is, the less the insert can correct it.
My orthos run between 55 and 120 per pair depending on style. Except for my golf shoes which was much higher or ortho.
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