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The Arches® line of Orthotics by FootScientific provides the perfect balance of correction, comfort, and performance for both the athlete and the lay user. The materials surpass comfort of most custom footbeds while retaining corrective features. The primary material, a cork amalgam, holds its comfortable shape over time with extra cushion for the heel and ball of the foot.
If You Don’t Have High Arch, Flat Foot, or You’re Not Sure, the Type 2 Neutral Orthotic is for Best Overall Performance.
The Arches® Orthotics Type 2 for the neutral foot provides cradling support, comfort and stability. Pressure is dissipated evenly through the foot for comfort, injury prevention, and sensitive performance.
Pick the Right Orthotic for You
Physicians recommend TYPE 2 for:
Plantar Fasciitis and foot fatigue - both of which can resulting from:
- Too Much Time on the Feet
- Natural or Vascular Sensitivity
- Being large-framed or otherwise heavy
- Thinning connective and cushioning tissues from growing older
- Activities placing excess stress on the heel and attached tissues
- Foot Mechanics and walking patterns
FootScientific’s Type 1 and Type 3 correct foot “deformities” having to do with the pronating and with the supinating foot. For this reason, the value of our Type 2’s - for the “normal” arch - is often overlooked. However, Physicians familiar with all three types emphasize to us that they prescribe/recommend FootScientific’s Type 2 as often as they do the other two types. Here’s why:
There are two primary reasons Type 2 is so popular with health-care professionals
- Too Much Time on the Feet
- Natural or Vascular Sensitivity
- Being large-framed or otherwise heavy
- Thinning connective and cushioning tissues from growing older
- Activities placing excess stress on the heel and attached tissues
- Foot Mechanics and walking patterns
What's Your Foot Type?
Type 1: "Pronating", "Overpronating", "Flat Foot", "Fallen Arches"
Type 2: "Neutral Arch”
Type 2 is for additional arch support, weight distribution off pressure points, and foot stabilization for a more responsive and comfortable foot. Wet footprint reveals moderate space where the arch rises. With foot flat on the floor, the tip of your finger will disappear to the first joint.
Type 3: "Supination", "High Arch", "High Rigid Arch", "Cavovarus Foot" , "Inner Knee arthritis"
Construction
Each pair of orthotics is designed with 5 layers.
- Shock Absorbing Gel Pads: works for additional shock absorption and comfort
- Form Correcting Molded Cork: allows for shock absorption, maintains the alignment, and maintains the correction of the orthotic
- Heel Stabilizing Padded Foam: stabilizes the heel, providing comfort and support
- Comfort Layer of EVA Foam: allows for persistent shock absorption and comfort of the wearer
- Stay Dry B.K. Mesh: works to control perspiration, odor control, and transitional cushioning