Are there less expensive solutions to arch pain besides custom liners?

mark4317 · 07-07-09, 08:31 PM

My wife may ski only one day on our trips due to her arch pain. She does not ski enough for the added expense of custom liners and we are renting. Are there less expensive alternatives? Dr Scholls?

Teddyo · 09-07-09, 12:36 AM

It would seem that the problem could be corrected by an adult at a full-service ski shop, if she were to buy boots. If you are renting, then there is no obvious solution. Is her arch very high or very low?

mark4317 · 09-07-09, 12:13 PM

Her arch is high and we are renting. I have been told that a arch insert will help. I was just wondering if anyone has tried this. I am aware that a custom insert would fix this, however she is not an avid skier. I want to avoid the extra cost. Thank you for your help.

TVSKI · 27-08-09, 10:42 PM

If you are not going to purchase boots in the near future, at least invest in a good orthodic. It makes a Huge difference.

HollyCarter · 28-08-09, 01:25 AM

You can get custom Orthos now at some local pharmacies.

TVSKI · 28-08-09, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by HollyCarter

You can get custom Orthos now at some local pharmacies.

This is true, though a custom orthodic is far superior. It is worth the investment. Also make sure her boots are the proper fit, a lot of people are sold (or rented) boots too large because a bigger boot feels like it fits, but when you get to the slope they don't hold your foot properly and you end up clawing(tensing) your foot. A properly fitted boot with a good custom orthodic will enhance your ski experience dramatically.

07-07-09, 08:31 PM	#1
mark4317 I haven't picked a title Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2	Are there less expensive solutions to arch pain besides custom liners? My wife may ski only one day on our trips due to her arch pain. She does not ski enough for the added expense of custom liners and we are renting. Are there less expensive alternatives? Dr Scholls? __________________

09-07-09, 12:36 AM	#2
Teddyo I haven't picked a title Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 42	It would seem that the problem could be corrected by an adult at a full-service ski shop, if she were to buy boots. If you are renting, then there is no obvious solution. Is her arch very high or very low? __________________

09-07-09, 12:13 PM	#3
mark4317 I haven't picked a title Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2	Her arch is high and we are renting. I have been told that a arch insert will help. I was just wondering if anyone has tried this. I am aware that a custom insert would fix this, however she is not an avid skier. I want to avoid the extra cost. Thank you for your help.

27-08-09, 10:42 PM	#4
TVSKI I haven't picked a title Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 5	If you are not going to purchase boots in the near future, at least invest in a good orthodic. It makes a *Huge* difference.

28-08-09, 01:25 AM	#5
HollyCarter I haven't picked a title Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 7	You can get custom Orthos now at some local pharmacies.