Fitting Posture Control InsolesT

When you receive your Posture Control InsolesT, take the time to carefully follow the instructions.  If the insoles are not fit properly in your shoes, they will not deliver on our promise. 

For the Posture Control Insoles^T to give you maximum benefit, they must have a stable fit in your shoes.  They cannot be cut too short or too long, too narrow or too wide.   If the Posture Control Insole^T can slide from front to back, they can also slide sideways.  The working part of the insole is supposed to be stable underneath your first metatarsal head and big toe.  If the insoles slide sideways in your shoe, your big toe may be caught between the high end of the wedge and the shoe, and that is going to become a blister.

Take the time to fit the trim pattern in your shoes first.  Shoe sizes are not consistent, so start by trimming the pattern one half to a full size larger than your shoe size.  If your shoes are more squared off in the toe, use your artistic skills and trim outside the trim pattern lines to match your shoes.  If you inadvertently cut the trim pattern too short or too narrow, make up for the difference when you trace the trim pattern onto the Posture Control Insoles^T.

Remember, we guarantee the function of the insoles - not your measuring and trimming, so please take the time to do it right.  Fit the trim pattern first!

Basic Rules: Do not fit your Posture Control InsolesT in:

• Shoes that are worn out
• Shoes that are too small
• Shoes that are too wide
• Shoes that have a tight (low) toe box
• Shoes that have an extreme curved last
• Shoes with special shapes

Do not fit your Posture Control InsolesT in shoes that are worn out

If your shoes have lost their shape, the toe is blown out, the heel is blown out, the outsole is worn crooked, do yourself a favor.  Throw them away.  Don't even save them for your next paint job.  These shoes are not fit for wearing, and fitting them with Posture Control Insoles^T will certainly not improve them. 

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Do not fit your Posture Control InsolesT in shoes that are too small

Many people, especially women, wear shoes that are a half size too small.  When you flex your shoe while walking, you effectively make it a little shorter.  You may have noticed that shoes that are on the small side seem OK so long as you just stand and sit, but when you walk -  Ouch!  Posture Control Insoles^T make them just a little snugger, so start with the proper shoe size. 

It of course depends on the shape of the shoe, but leaving approximately a thumb's width in front of your longest toe is a good idea. 

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Do not fit your Posture Control InsolesT in shoes that are too wide

These days, shoe manufacturers who focus on "Comfort" make their shoes wider, to give you ample room for the forefoot to spread.  In fact, a lot of people are sloshing around, sliding from side to side in the forefoot.  Look at the shoe to the left.  It is so roomy and wide that this person can literally pinch the shoe upper.  It is too wide.  A well fitting shoe should be snug in the vamp (mid and forefoot area).

If you fit Posture Control Insoles^T in shoes that are too wide, you may slide off the Medial Column Proprioceptive Technology^T (the inside wedge).  Blisters and calluses could become an uncomfortable result.  Getting calluses could also be an indicator that you need the next higher dimension Posture Control InsolesT.

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Do not fit your Posture Control InsolesT in shoes that have a tight toe box

Yes, those Italian super low profile shoes look good, and if you have to look extra fashionable now and then, don't try Posture Control Insoles^T in them.  Chances are that you will immediately start rubbing your big toenail on the upper of the shoe.  By the end of the day it will be blue, and not feeling so good.  There are plenty of good looking low profile shoes in which you can wear Posture Control Insoles^T, so when you go shopping for a pair of new shoes, bring your Posture Control InsolesTalong so you can make sure they fit right.   Even if you normally wear 6.0mm Posture Control InsolesT, consider getting a 3.5mm pair for those tighter shoes.  

Do not fit your Posture Control InsolesT in shoes that have an extreme curved last

Some shoes have an extreme curved last.  A straighter last is better, and will work better with your Posture Control Insoles^T. 

The red lines mark the extreme curved last while the black outline indicates the preferred straight lasted shoes. 

Do not fit your Posture Control InsolesT in shoes with special shapes

By special shapes we mean shoes that have metatarsal arches, toe grips, and other weird shapes that really don't do much.  In addition to making the Posture Control Insoles^T fit funny, these shapes are likely to detract from the proper function of the Posture Control Insoles^T.  Some shoes come with real functional arch support.  A small amount of arch support will not detract from the functioning of the Posture Control Insoles^T, but remember, if you have a functional arch (not flat), we don't recommend arch supports. 

Some shoes have medial (inside) posts build into the heels and forefoot.  Unless you have a special foot condition that has caused your doctor to recommend them, we  suggest you stick with a flat shoe.