Only if you are severely diabetic or the shoe is attached to an orthotic brace/device.
The Chiropractor suggested that I buy orthopedic inserts for my shoes to help my posture
No, you do not need an orthopedic license to sell orthopedic shoes. However, you should be familiar with the different types of orthopedic shoes and their benefits in order to properly recommend them to your customers.
Best shoes are from Europe .In Europe there is Healthy Feet Institute.This Institute approves shoes base on orthopedic qualifications .They are made of leather have heel support are very flexible .Look for Bartek or Aurelka they even have 3 different insoles and they look great.Good shoes are the most important investment carrying parent should do.
Many physiatrists, orthopedic doctors, and chiropractors fully believe orthopedic shoes help improve back and leg pain, especially if one leg is physiologically shorter than the other (a common condition). Most major health insurances pay for orthopedic shoes if the medical record gives supporting evidence of one of many conditions that have shown benefits from orthopedic shoes.However, people who use orthopedic shoes or shoe insert are divided into 3 camps: 1. those who say they did not see any difference--good or bad; 2. those who claim the shoes or inserts made their situation worse; or 3. those who claim the shoes or inserts made their situation better.Improvements include:A leveling of a shorter leg;Better alignment of joints;Less back, hip, knee, shin, ankle pain due to better alignmentNeed for less pain medicationsComplaints include:Increased pain in the same places as before, or in a new place or places;That it didn't help the original problem at all;That the shoes rub or irritate the heel, for example;That the shoes are heavy and clunky;That the shoes have a bad appearance, often compared to "old people's shoes"That the design of the shoes makes walking harder.Often, rehab specialists suggest a patient try shoe inserts first because they are cheaper than a pair of shoes. Inserts are made to contour to the individual's foot, with the necessary lift. A patient can try inserts and become comfortable with walking before switching to the shoes.Do find a reputable orthopedic shoe company instead of buying from an unknown company. Ask about refunds-- usually there is NO refund. Ask if the store is independent or works with the manufacturer; it may be best to work with an authorized representative.
The technical specifications of orthopedic shoes are based on the brand of shoes the consumer desires to purchase. These orthopedic shoes may also be molded based on consumer wants or needs.
Diabetic shoes fall under the category of orthopedic shoes. Diabetic footwear also includes socks and orthotic sandals.
Some of the most reputable companies that make orthopedic shoes include Drew and Finn Comfort. Good, orthopedic shoes generally run over $200 but sometimes the cost is covered by insurance.
Benefits of kids orthopedic shoes include improved posture, the allivation of back pain, and the allivation of foot pain.
Pedors and Zappos both offer orthopedic shoes for kids online. They also offer footwear for other members of the family!
Before purchasing an orthopedic shoe, make sure the heel is firm and the width is wide enough for your toes. Most orthopedic shoes will come with the option of removable inner soles.
When horses have something wrong with their hooves and sometimes even their legs, people will use orthopedic shoes to correct the problem. An alternative to orthopedic shoe is barefoot trimming, which returns the hoof to a natural state, and a natural state is a healthy state. But some people still use orthopedic shoeing because they do not know about the harm of shoes and that the success rate of barefoot trimming rehab is higher than orthopedic shoeing.
I'm not sure if there is a specific brand, but sports shoes, specifically running and walking shoes are good choices. The reason these work well is because you can remove the insoles that come with the shoes and insert your orthotics. It is best to bring your orthotics with you and put them into shoes when shopping for new shoes. You may find that you need to get a slightly longer and/or wider shoe than you would without the orthotics.