By Noel Paine  I am a longtime runner and have experience assessing people for orthotics and actually making them and fitting them into many types of footwear. I also wore orthotics for several years before gaining more foot strength and not needing them anymore. Orthotics can be a permanent supportive device or something that is […]

By Rehan Iqbal I am often asked in my specialist running store what the best shoe is for walking for people with flat feet. I explain that people with flat feet often need more from their footwear than simply cushioning alone. Because the arch of the foot naturally collapses inward, the foot can roll excessively (overpronation), […]

By Paul Freary   Flat feet, or fallen arches, CAN cause overpronation, leading to discomfort and potential injuries when running. BUT it is important to consider the flexibility of your feet as well as the function of the foot and its shape. With 26 bones and 33 joints in each foot, it’s safe to say, there […]

By Konrad Barnes  Full disclosure, I have flat feet. Or overpronated feet, and I only found out when I was 22 years old! Now for context, I was a decent high school track athlete in my heyday! And in my defense, I just always assumed that my feet were like everyone else’s feet. Of course […]

By Rehan Iqbal  Flat feet (pes planus) may be inherited, or they may develop over time. If your flat feet don’t hurt and are not causing you any problems, your doctor will probably not recommend correcting your condition. If your flat feet are the result of years of stress and strain and excessive weight bearing […]

By Rehan Iqbal Pes planus, or flat feet, can be painful. With this condition, you have little or no arch to your foot. Is this a serious condition? Can it be solved or cured? In this article, we discuss flat-footedness, provide insight to its causes and good advice to help you treat and cope with flat […]