Plantar Fasciitis Relief That Actually Works.


Woman smiling while holding Arches Type 2 orthotics, relieved from plantar fasciitis pain

How the Type 1 Orthotic Helps People Ditch the Pain When Nothing Else Has

Jim tried 4 different foot doctors. Four different custom orthotics. One doctor even suggested cutting his tendons.

Two years of pain. From the moment his feet hit the floor in the morning until he went to sleep at night.

Then he found FootScientific. His pain was gone by day two.


Here's the Frustrating Reality About Plantar Fasciitis

You know the drill. That stabbing heel pain first thing in the morning. The ache that builds throughout the day. The limping by evening.

So you do what everyone does. You stretch. You ice. You buy those gel inserts from the drugstore. Maybe you shell out $500 for custom orthotics from a podiatrist.

And nothing works.

Here's why. Most orthotics are designed to match your foot shape. But if your foot mechanics are the problem? You just get an expensive insole that reinforces bad mechanics.

Think about it. Your plantar fascia is inflamed because something is pulling on it wrong. Cushioning might feel nice. But it doesn't fix the pull.


The Type 1 Difference: Correction, Not Just Cushioning

The Type 1 orthotic doesn't just support your arch. It corrects your foot position.

A 3° medial heel wedge runs the entire length. This brings your foot from an overpronated position back to neutral. The tension on your plantar fascia? It releases.

That's the difference between treating symptoms and fixing the cause.


Real Stories: When the Experts Couldn't Help

Jim S: Four Doctors. Zero Relief. Then Day Two Changed Everything.

Jim is a competitive bowler from Graham, Washington. Hundreds of games. Concrete floors at work. His feet took a beating.

"I tried 4 different foot doctors who all made different orthotics for my foot condition, Plantar Fasciitis. I was so very frustrated because I still had foot pain and not one of them really helped my condition."

One doctor's solution? Surgery.

"One even suggested cutting my tendons to cure the problem!!! I told him absolutely not!"

Jim did his own research. Found a video by Dr. Chris Hughes explaining how FootScientific orthotics work differently. He figured he had nothing to lose.

"I wore them for a day and they felt okay, just like the other orthotics I was given. But... the next day my foot pain was gone!! Unlike previously made orthotics, day after day my foot responded."

Two weeks later, his calluses started disappearing. His feet stopped rolling outward. He could walk on concrete all day. Bowl competitively without swelling.

"You helped me when I thought I would have to walk in pain the rest of my life!!"

- Jim S, Graham, Washington


John McKell PTA: A Physical Therapist Who Tried Everything

When a physical therapist can't fix their own plantar fasciitis, you know it's stubborn.

"I had plantar fasciitis for four years and as a physical therapist, you know I had tried everything. I was amazed that after a week in the Type 1 orthotic, my plantar fasciitis pain was eliminated and has not returned."

Four years of pain. Gone in one week. And he's not keeping it to himself.

"I recommend Arches to my patients."

- John McKell, P.T.A.


Alyse Buchanan: Runner Back to 10-Mile Days

Alyse runs 20+ miles a week. When sharp pain in both feet started interrupting her training, she needed a solution fast.

"I decided to get a pair that matched my foot type (Type 1 for Flat Feet) and give them a try. I must say WOW! The change was incredible! No more pain, AT ALL!"

Not after a week. Not after a few days. Immediately.

"I can do my long runs of 10 miles without stopping, and afterwards, my feet feel completely normal! I noticed the drastic difference after the very first time of wearing these orthotic insoles."

- Alyse Buchanan, Salt Lake City, UT


Marilee Bassett: After PT, Injections and Surgery Failed

Some people try everything before finding what works.

"I have had severe foot problems for a number of years and have had extensive physical therapy, injections and even surgery to try to take the pain away. Finally my doctor recommended these to me and I love them."

"I can finally wear cute shoes again and not have severe pain. I would recommend them to anyone who has Plantar Fasciitis. They are wonderful."

- Marilee Bassett


Expert Insight: Dr. Rob Faux

Dr. Rob Faux, MD | Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

"Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common conditions I see. And one of the most frustrating for patients. They've tried everything. Stretching, night splints, cortisone shots, expensive custom orthotics. Still in pain.

Here's what most treatments miss. Plantar fasciitis isn't just inflammation. It's a biomechanical problem. The fascia is being pulled too tight with every step.

If your foot overpronates, your arch collapses inward. That stretches the plantar fascia like pulling a bowstring. Day after day. Step after step. No amount of cushioning fixes that.

The Type 1 orthotic uses medial heel posting to control pronation. It brings the foot to neutral. The tension releases. The fascia can finally heal.

That's why patients like Jim see results in days, not months. We're not masking symptoms. We're removing the cause."


Why Your Custom Orthotics Didn't Work

Jim paid for 4 sets of custom orthotics. None worked. Here's why that happens.

Custom orthotics are made from a mold of your foot. If your foot is in a bad position when they make the mold? You get an orthotic that locks in bad mechanics.

The Type 1 is engineered to correct mechanics, not mirror them. The 3° medial wedge is built in. It works regardless of your specific foot shape.

And it costs a fraction of what you'd pay for custom orthotics that might not even help.


Ready to Walk Without Pain?

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Common Questions

The wet footprint test. Step on concrete with a wet foot. If you see a full footprint with little or no arch showing, you have flat feet or overpronation. Type 1 is for you.

Jim felt relief by day 2. Alyse noticed it immediately. John McKell's 4-year case cleared in a week. Most people report significant improvement within the first week of consistent wear.

Yes. Alyse runs 20+ miles a week with them. The Type 1 fits in running shoes, work shoes, casual shoes. Just remove the factory insole and drop them in.

Jim tried 4 pairs of custom orthotics that didn't work. The difference is the corrective geometry. Custom orthotics match your foot shape. Type 1 corrects your foot position. Different approach, different results.

High arches need the Type 3 orthotic instead. Same corrective approach, different geometry. The Type 3 uses a lateral wedge for supination correction. Take the wet footprint test to know which you need.