Should I walk barefoot or use my new custom orthotics?

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Can Orthotics Cause Knee Pain?

Learn about how to use orthotics correctly, and how incorrectly using them can lead to serious health conditions like knee pain.

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Fitness Walking & Hiking Custom Orthotics—2025 Review

Upstep's fitness walking and hiking custom orthotics can help alleviate pain in your feet. Weigh up the pros and cons to make an informed decision for yourself

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Running Custom Orthotics—2025 Review

Orthotics are effective in managing pain and injury while running. Learn why Upstep’s running custom orthotics are a top choice and how they can benefit you.

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Benefits of Orthotics for Basketball Players

Learn about the benefits orthotics for basketball players, which ones they should get, and if they are really necessary.

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Do Orthotic Insoles Work for Heel Pain?

Heel pain can be a result of multiple different causes. Learn about using orthotic insoles to help treat the symptoms, the condition, and alleviate pain.

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Do Heel Cups Help Achilles Tendonitis

Learn about the symptoms of Achilles tendonitis, footwear attachments called heel cups, and using heel cups to help treat Achilles tendonitis.

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How to Stop Your Feet From Burning at Night

You may need to employ any number of methods to stop your feet from burning at night. Find out about the best ones here, as well as the causes and symptoms of burning feet.

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How to Relieve Flat Feet and Fallen Arches Pain

Pain due to flat feet or fallen arches is amenable to conservative treatment involving exercises and use of orthotics. If this fails, surgical intervention can.

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How Do Custom and Pre-Made Foot Orthotic Insoles Differ?

Trying to decide between a pair of custom or pre-made orthotics, read this article to learn the differences of each and help decide what's best for you.

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Posterior Tibial Tendonitis: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

Learn about posterior tibial tendonitis/tendon dysfunction (PTTD), its symptoms, causes, and various treatment options here.

Do I need a medical prescription for custom orthotics?

Is there a place that will make me a pair of custom orthotics for my condition without needing a medical prescription?

Are custom orthotics better than store-bought?

My friend argues that off-the-shelf orthotics will be as effective as custom-made orthotics. I beg to differ and say custom-made orthotics are clearly best for your feet because they are tailored

Can you get orthotics for heels?

Are there orthotics specifically designed to support heels and relieve pain?

Are all orthotics covered by medical insurance?

Hello everyone, I need to get orthotics, and while I would prefer to get custom-made, I'm not sure whether my medical insurance would cover them? If they're not, then I guess I'll have to go for

Does anyone have recommendations on inserts for flat feet?

Getting custom orthotics in a few weeks but want some other options. I have a pair of pink superfeet right now.

Why does the arch of my foot hurt when I walk barefoot?

My feet feel fine when I wear shoes, but the minute I walk barefoot, they start to ache. Why?

Do you recommend Hoka's with insoles AND custom orthotics or should I remove their insoles and use only my custom orthotics?

Hello, I have been wearing my new Hoka's Clifton 7's for around 2 weeks now, finally feeling the comfort as in no heel pain but I was hoping they had more of a bounce as I am already flat-footed.