Foot Levelers

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Month: June 2018

Custom orthotics for women

FOOT LEVELERS LAUNCHES NEW CUSTOM ORTHOTIC FOR WOMEN

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ROANOKE, VA, June 25, 2018 – Foot Levelers, the world’s leading provider of custom orthotics, is excited to announce the launch of its 5th Avenue collection, a line of custom orthotics designed by women for women.

Heels and flats are some of the trendiest shoes for women however, they are also some of the worst for the feet and body because they provide minimal comfort and no arch support. Women are left to decide between shoes that look good with their outfit or shoes that feel good. Women’s feet should be comfortable, and their body fully supported no matter what shoes they are wearing. read more

Stay Cool, Look Good and Stay Supported this Summer

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By Jennifer Illes, DC 

Summer and warmer weather mean more patients are wearing sandals and flip-flops! They are gaining popularity for use for a variety of occasions for their casual and comfortable style. A survey on 1,000 females showed that approximately 43% of them preferred wearing flip-flops over sports shoes during shopping. (1) And although it’s always fun to kick your typical non-summer footwear aside, sandals are typically known to be the most non-foot-friendly shoes.

The typical sandal or flip-flop is very thin and offers little support or cushioning to the foot. When wearing flip-flops, people tend to alter their gait by taking shorter steps, which often results in hip and lower back pain. 2 And while the sole may seem soft and comfortable, this can cause pain in the heels, arches, ball of the foot, and toes. The foot also ends up over-pronating (rolling inward) in flip-flops, especially with no added support for the arch of the foot. (2) read more

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