Stop the sucking sound!
May 1, 2012 12:24 PM Subscribe
How can I make my new leather orthotics barefoot-friendly?
I have new, custom orthotics which are doing great things for my plantar fascitis - hooray! Now that the weather is warmer, I am wearing them without socks, which they are made for and how I plan to wear them most of the summer. However, as my feet sweat, the orthotics stick to my feet and as I walk, they unstick themselves with a loud sucking sound. Any suggestions for alleviating the noise?
I tried covering them with moleskin, but the moleskin just ended up sliding around/off the edges when I walked - though they were quieter.
I do know how to keep them from squeaking, but that's not quite the problem here.
I have new, custom orthotics which are doing great things for my plantar fascitis - hooray! Now that the weather is warmer, I am wearing them without socks, which they are made for and how I plan to wear them most of the summer. However, as my feet
I tried covering them with moleskin, but the moleskin just ended up sliding around/off the edges when I walked - though they were quieter.
I do know how to keep them from squeaking, but that's not quite the problem here.
that is, wear the no show socks on your feet or use the hoisery to "wrap" the orthotic.
posted by tilde at 12:40 PM on May 1, 2012
posted by tilde at 12:40 PM on May 1, 2012
Would something like these help? I just bought a pair to wear with some slick leather-insoled shoes and they've stopped the uncomfortable stickiness. However, they do make shoes a bit more snug. Combined with the orthotics, you might end up having to size up.
posted by PhoBWanKenobi at 1:55 PM on May 1, 2012
posted by PhoBWanKenobi at 1:55 PM on May 1, 2012
I always douse my feet in baby powder before going sockless.
posted by radioamy at 3:08 PM on May 1, 2012
posted by radioamy at 3:08 PM on May 1, 2012
I had a similar issue with my first set of orthotics. When it came time to get them re-covered, I had my podiatrist change the cover to a fabric one. Much, much better! It shouldn't cost much to get them re-covered.
posted by acridrabbit at 4:42 PM on May 1, 2012
posted by acridrabbit at 4:42 PM on May 1, 2012
Talk to your podiatrist or pedorthist- they should be able to help.
posted by karlos at 8:05 PM on May 1, 2012
posted by karlos at 8:05 PM on May 1, 2012
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posted by tilde at 12:39 PM on May 1, 2012