Orthotics and insoles - worth the £300?

Podiatrist recommended custom orthotics for my clubfoot (£300+ 😱). Anyone found them actually helpful? Generic insoles from Boots made things worse.

Also wondering about Superfeet brand that runners use - would those work?

Main issues: arch pain and fatigue after long days. I work in retail, standing 8+ hours.

Custom orthotics were a GAME CHANGER for me. Yes expensive but I've had mine for 3 years now (just need new top covers occasionally). The difference in foot fatigue is unreal.

The key is going to a podiatrist who understands clubfoot specifically. Generic orthotics from a high street pod won't cut it.

Superfeet are ok as a stop-gap but custom are worth saving for if your feet are as asymmetric as mine. Think of it as an investment in 30 years of comfortable feet 💙

I tried custom orthotics and honestly... they didn't help much. But I think that's because my podiatrist didn't really understand clubfoot biomechanics.

Switched to a different pod who specialises in congenital foot conditions and the second pair were brilliant.

Advice: ask if they've treated adults with clubfoot before. If the answer is vague... find someone else. £300 is a lot to spend on something that doesn't work!

Custom orthotics can be very beneficial for adults with clubfoot, particularly for addressing arch pain and reducing fatigue. The key is a comprehensive biomechanical assessment beforehand.

Off-the-shelf options like Superfeet can provide some benefit but won't address the specific asymmetries of a clubfoot. For someone working 8+ hours on their feet with ongoing symptoms, custom orthotics are clinically recommended.

Some NHS podiatry services can provide custom orthotics - worth asking your GP for a referral before going private 💙