Foot discomfort is big business…just look at late-night infomercials, the pharmacy’s foot-care aisle, the SkyMall on a flight, or the retail establishments that cater to people with foot pain. However, not all insoles are created equal.
To relieve pressure on Morton’s neuroma, two elements of the “off the shelf” insole are required. The first is hyper pronation control. The metatarsal bones are compressed as a result of pronation’s “rolling in.” Redi-thotics insoles, which we keep in our office, are the greatest insole for this reason.
Metatarsal arch support is another requirement for Morton’s neuroma control. On an OTC insole, this is uncommon. We add metatarsal support to the Redi-thotics insoles prescribed for a neuroma at the office. There aren’t many insoles on the market that have this support built-in.
Whether purchased in a shoe store, online, or at a Houston podiatrist’s office, a good insole should cost between $30 and $60. Unfortunately, some people charge more than $200 for a generic insole. You should be wary if you are requested to pay this amount or purchase numerous pairs of non-custom insoles.
