TYPE 3 · FOR HIGH ARCHES
High arches,
meet flexibility.
Correction, not cushioning.
Orthotics specifically designed to maximize comfort and performance for high arches and supination.
What True Correction Looks Like
High arches tilt outward, increasing your chance of injury and long-term pain.
Without correction, every step stresses your outer foot, ankle, and knee.
Why Most Insoles Fail
Type 3 orthotics tilts the foot by dropping the first metatarsal and by posting a 3° lateral wedge at the heel. This unlocks the subtalar joint, allowing the foot to move from a rigid position into a mobile, flexible state.
Our patented design maximizes comfort by taking pressure off of small bones and ligaments, including the plantar fascia. This reduces injury, including the potential for ankle rolls. By stabilizing the foot, energy is transferred to large muscle groups, increasing performance.
Type 3 neutralizes the supinated foot, providing comfort, injury prevention, and performance.
- Properly aligns from the ground up
- Efficiently engages use of large muscle groups
- Reduces stress on outer foot and ankle
Materials surpass comfort of most custom footbeds while retaining corrective features.
Angles feet from two directions to biomechanically correct supination.
Confirm Your Foot Type
Step flat on the floor with your shin straight up and down. Slide your index finger underneath the middle of your foot.
The High Arch Test
If your finger slides under easily with lots of space—you have high arches. Type 3 is your match.
From Supinated to Neutral
See how the 3° lateral wedge brings your foot to proper alignment.
Foot tilts outward, stressing outer foot and ankle
Neutral position, proper weight distribution
Stable Foundation
Proper alignment from the ground up
Power Transfer
Efficient use of large muscle groups
Flexibility & Relief
Reduced stress on outer foot and ankle
Type 3: 4-Layer Design
The materials used 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.
Stay-Dry™ B.K. Mesh
Moisture-wicking fabric keeps feet dry and comfortable all day.
EVA Foam Padding
Cushioning on top of structure—comfort without compromising correction.
3° Lateral Wedge
Angled insert that tilts feet inward, mechanically correcting supination.
Cork Amalgam Base
Firm enough to correct, flexible enough to conform over time.
WATCH THE EXPERT
Orthopedic Surgeon Rob Faux, M.D. Explains the Supinated Foot
Superior to Custom Orthotics
Your foot falls comfortably into Arches' patented corrective shapes.
Keeping it Honest and Simple
Choosing an orthotic based on your foot-type is much more important than selling orthotics based on the activity you engage in.
Designed for Power
Transfers power to large muscle groups, away from pain-vulnerable small muscles and tendons.
Correction AND Comfort
Not a gushy gel, not a rigid base. Cork amalgam keeps shape while conforming to your foot.
Brand Comparisons
See how FootScientific stacks up against drugstore insoles and overpriced custom orthotics.
✓ Avoid the Custom-Orthotic Scam
- Custom orthotics are priced MUCH too high.
- Research shows pre-fabricated orthotics can be just as effective as custom options.
- An orthotic should correct your foot's alignment, not merely replicate its shape.
- Enterprises like Good Feet or Foot Levelers have compelling marketing, but your best option is a high-quality prefab designed for your specific foot type.
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