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[jondepoer]

Hi folks,

After months of well-meaning nagging from my girlfriend, I am finally doing something about my feet.

I'm looking for a doctor who won't gouge me for orthopedic shoes. My feet demolish normal shoes, and I've been going through dress shoes like candy.

I live in the Itaewon area, and I know of one guy that charges a fortune - but I'd go further afield to save money.

Any suggestions?

[ttompatz]

[jondepoer]

Thanks tthompatz, any idea of the cost, or anyone who has recently bought these things? Just trying to get an idea of the going rate.

Thanks!

[ttompatz]

[Axiom]

I made my own.

http://heel.server327.com/bbs/bbt.cgi?n=198331

Saved me $100' s in shoes over the last few years.

[thomas pars]

Besides being insanely expensive, up to 300 dollars, there is mounting evidence that pronation/suppination control footwear and or orthodics and insoles are actually doing more harm than good. And even after you buy them there is a good chance that they wont work.

The reason: Orthocis make your feet weaker.

Part of the reason more and more people are opting for minimalist shoes is due to the increased strength of the foot.

I used to have terrible pain from my flat feet. I switched out my old clunky Mizuno motion control runners to some simple flats.

I also went barefoot almost anywhere I could. It wasn't easy but my arches have actually risen and I don't have any of the old foot pain at all.

Do a search on barefoot walking/ foot exercises. You'll be glad you did.

[Axiom]