Custom Orthotics / insoles provide many benefits to Navy personnel

Few people on earth put their feet through more than a seaman does. Whether it is marching mile after mile during training, or maneuvers through all types of terrain carrying heavy gear, a soldier's feet must function at a high level in order for them to be successful.

Benefits of Custom Made Orthotics:

• Strengthen your heels and ankles by controlling movement for increased performance
• Distribute your weight evenly over your foot, increasing endurance
• Protect your feet, legs and spine from the shocks of walking to prevent injuries

The need for maximum performance is essential. Flat feet, or feet lacking proper support, can inhibit your performance significantly. The custom fit provides a supportive contact point along the entire sole of your foot. This reduces unnecessary movement by marrying your feet to your boots. The custom support and increased feel custom made orthotics provide allows you to more efficiently transfer your energy into propelling you forward, turning and stopping. The result is an overall increase in speed and performance from orthotics.

Marching while carrying heavy gear or standing for long periods on the steel decks of ships can cause progressive damage to bones in the foot, especially the heel. With each step, the heel strikes with a force equivalent to double a person's body weight. This leads to daily pain not only in the feet but also throughout the entire body. Custom orthotics are created based on a mold of your foot. This custom support gently lifts your arch into its optimal position, which consequently aligns your ankles, knees, and hips. The improved alignment of your joints allows for maximum weight bearing. Enhanced alignment also increases the body's efficiency, so less energy is wasted. When less energy is being wasted, your endurance is increased by using foot orthotics.

Having your arch into its optimal position also allows your foot to function as it was meant to. When the arch is properly supported your feet can absorb impact more effectively. Correct arch support also aligns your joints, from the ankles up, allowing your body to perform at peak potential. Custom orthotics can be ordered with many types of top-covers which provide additional cushioning to ease the increased levels of shock and impact that the soldier experiences regularly this helps prevent injuries due to the shocks of walking.

The Orthotic Shop offers an easy way for members of the Navy to experience exceptional foot comfort. We ship our FootPrinter™ orthodic impression kit directly to your APO/FPO. Simply fill out the orthotic questionnaire, follow the impression instructions and then send the kit back to the orthotics Lab using the included return label. Your orthotics will arrive a few weeks later. Product information and additional details can be found at the link below:

The Orthotic Shop