Heel Pain Causes & Treatment

Pain in the heel of your foot, heel spurs, and pain in the balls of your feet are generally the result of faulty biomechanics (walking abnormalities) that place too much stress on the heel bone and the soft tissues that attach to it.

The stress may also result from injury, or a bruise incurred while walking, running, or jumping on hard surfaces, wearing poorly constructed footwear, or being overweight.

• Wear shoes that fit well — front, back, and sides — and have shock-absorbent soles, rigid shanks, and supportive heel counters.

• Wear the proper shoes for each activity.

• Do not wear shoes with excessive wear on heels or soles.

• Prepare properly before exercising.

• Warm up and do stretching exercises before and after running.

• Pace yourself when you participate in athletic activities.

• Don't underestimate your body's need for rest and good nutrition.

• Properly align and support the foot with custom orthotics.

SOLE Approved By American Podiatric Medical Association

Both lines of the SOLE Custom Footbed, the Regular and the Ultra Cushioning version, are approved by the American Podiatric Medical Assocation (APMA).

Founded in 1912, the APMA is the leading professional society for foot and ankle specialists in the United States.

The APMA states:"a functional orthotic device may be prescribed for correcting biomechanical imbalance, controlling excessive pronation, and supporting of the ligaments and tendons attaching to the heel bone. It will effectively treat the majority of heel and arch pain without the need for surgery."

The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons recommends custom made orthotics

The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons recommends using custom fitted orthotics as a technique to reduce the strain of the tissues, thereby allowing the heel to have a more speedy recovery. For more info, visit them at acfas.org.

Seamless SOLES

SOLE Custom Footbeds form a seamless bond between your feet and your footwear. The result is a perfect fit, increased comfort and increased performance. Use them with New Balance, Red Wing, Nike, Reebok, Saucony, Rockport, Ecco, Brooks and other fine running shoes. SOLE Custom Footbeds are also perfect for dress shoes, tennis shoes, golf shoes, rollerblades, ski boots, snowboard boots, hiking boots, and cycling shoes. Now you can increase you comfort and performance and decrease your injuries and frustrations.

The SOLE Custom Footbed Promise

Our company is here to help you relieve your pain. The SOLE Custom Footbed is our specialty and we are very proud of it. It doesn't matter if you live in California, Washington, Texas or New York, we're here for you and we will get our product to you. In fact, we'll get our product to you faster (and cheaper) than any doctor-prescribed orthotic. So stop suffering from foot problems and start getting back to doing the things you love...with SOLE.