Medical Arch Support

Experience unparalleled comfort and support with DiabeticShoe.in's Medical Arch Support footwear collection. Crafted meticulously to address foot discomfort and enhance alignment, each pair offers superior arch support, ensuring stability and relief. Engineered with premium materials, our medical footwear blends functionality with style for those prioritizing foot health.

Step into a world where foot wellness meets fashion, exploring a range designed to cater to your unique needs. From targeted arch support to advanced cushioning, our medical footwear redefines comfort, providing relief with every step. Elevate your stride and style simultaneously with DiabeticShoe.in's Medical Arch Support collection.

Delve into a comprehensive solution for your foot care needs, tailored to offer support and alleviate discomfort. Whether you're navigating through daily activities or seeking relief from specific foot conditions, our medical arch support footwear ensures every step is cushioned and supported.

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DiabeticShoe is the exclusive dealer of Drew Orthotics, a well-known American-prescribed orthotics brand.

Why Choose Orthopedic & Diabetic Shoes?

Orthopedic & diabetic shoes combine soft, seamless interiors with supportive orthotic technology to protect sensitive feet from blisters, pressure, and friction. With added depth, cushioned soles, and a roomy fit, these shoes provide relief while helping to prevent foot conditions commonly associated with diabetes.

Key Features:

  • Seam-Free, Padded Interiors: Each shoe is designed with a seamless lining and extra padding to prevent irritation and friction, making them ideal for individuals with sensitive feet or neuropathy.
  • Orthotic Insoles with Arch Support: Built-in orthotic insoles provide gentle arch support and improve foot alignment, helping to alleviate pain from common foot issues like plantar fasciitis and flat feet.
  • Lightweight, Shock-Absorbing Soles: The cushioned soles absorb impact with each step, reducing pressure on the feet, knees, and lower back. This feature is especially beneficial for individuals with diabetes, as it helps prevent undue stress on the feet.
  • Wide Toe Box and Extra Depth: Designed with a spacious toe box, Orthopedic & diabetic shoes allow natural toe movement and accommodate swollen feet or foot deformities, providing a comfortable, pressure-free fit.
  • Adjustable Fit Options: Many styles feature adjustable closures, such as Velcro straps or laces, allowing for a personalized fit that accommodates swelling and provides extra stability.
  • Reinforced arch support: Insoles are designed to support the arch, maintain proper foot alignment, and relieve pressure on joints.
  • Firm heel counter: A stiff, supportive back section prevents the heel from sliding around in the shoe, which adds stability and motion control.
  • Durable construction: These shoes are built to be sturdy and provide long-lasting support to the foot's structure.
  • Soft, non-binding materials: The shoe's uppers are made from soft, flexible, and often stretchy materials that conform to the foot's contours and prevent constriction, which is important for circulation
  • Breathable materials: Fabrics like leather and mesh promote air circulation, keeping the feet dry and reducing the risk of fungal infections.
  • Protective, non-skid sole: The sturdy outsole shields the foot from sharp objects, and the non-slip design reduces the risk of falls.
  • Adjustable straps: Hook-and-loop (Velcro) straps or laces allow for easy adjustments to accommodate fluctuations in foot swelling throughout the day

Benefits of Orthopedic & Diabetic Shoes:

Both orthopedic and diabetic shoes are therapeutic footwear designed to protecy and support the feet, but they serve different primary purposes. Orthopedic shoes correct biomechanical foot issues, while diabetic shoes are specifically engineered to prevent complications in diabetic patients who are prone to foot injuries and ulcers. 

  • Enhanced Foot Protection: Soft, seamless interiors and cushioned support protect sensitive feet from blisters, pressure, and irritation, promoting better foot health.
  • Pain Relief and Stability: Orthotic insoles and ergonomic design provide the support needed to alleviate pain and ensure stability, reducing the risk of slips and falls.
  • Long-Lasting Comfort: With shock-absorbing materials and a comfortable, supportive fit, Orthopedic & diabetic shoes offer the all-day comfort you need to stay active and pain-free.
  • Improve support and alignment: They feature reinforced arch support, firm heel counters, and cushioned insoles that help maintain proper alignment of the feet and ankles. This also helps with issues like flat feet and high arches.
  • Reduce pain: Orthopedic footwear is effective at relieving foot pain caused by conditions like plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, bunions, and arthritis. The extra cushioning helps absorb shock and minimizes pressure on sensitive areas.
  • Enhance mobility: By providing stability and support, these shoes make it easier and more comfortable to walk, stand, and move. This is especially beneficial for those with arthritis, injuries, or other conditions that affect gait.
  • Accommodate foot deformities: Features like wide toe boxes reduce friction and pressure on bunions and hammertoes, preventing discomfort and the condition from worsening.
  • Distribute pressure: The design ensures that weight is evenly distributed across the foot, which reduces stress on joints and other key areas.
  • Improve overall posture: By promoting better foot and ankle alignment, orthopedic shoes can have a positive effect on your posture, which in turn can relieve pain in the knees, hips, and back.
  • Prevent foot ulcers: Diabetes can cause nerve damage that reduces sensation in the feet. A minor cut or blister can go unnoticed and develop into an ulcer. Diabetic shoes have seamless interiors and soft, non-binding uppers to eliminate friction and pressure points that can lead to skin breakdown and ulcers.
  • Protect against injury: Stiff toe boxes and durable construction shield feet from accidental bumps or impacts, which is crucial for those with reduced sensation who might not feel an injury.
  • Enhance circulation: Designed with extra depth and wide toe boxes, diabetic shoes promote healthy blood flow by preventing constriction. The reduced pressure on the feet helps improve circulation, which is often poor in individuals with diabetes.
  • Accommodate foot deformities and swelling: The roomy design provides space for common diabetes-related foot changes, such as swelling, bunions, and hammertoes. Adjustable closures can accommodate daily fluctuations in foot size.
  • Reduce risk of amputation: By preventing and managing foot injuries and infections, proper therapeutic footwear is a critical tool for reducing the risk of amputation associated with severe diabetic foot complications.
  • Ensure optimal foot health: Regular use of diabetic shoes, along with daily foot checks and hygiene, is a key part of a comprehensive foot care plan for diabetics, leading to enhanced mobility and independence. 

Ideal for Everyday Activities and Long Hours

Orthopedic & diabetic shoes are crafted to support you through any daily activity, from work to casual outings:

  • Home and Daily Wear: Perfect for relaxing or light walking, these shoes keep your feet cushioned and comfortable all day.
  • Errands and Social Outings: With a stylish yet practical design, Orthopedic & diabetic shoes allow you to stay active and look great without compromising on foot health.
  • Protect your feet with Orthoshoes diabetic shoes, designed to provide gentle, reliable support and comfort for sensitive feet. Discover footwear that’s as protective as it is comfortable.

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FAQs

What is Medial Arch Support?

Medial arch support is a feature in footwear designed to support the inner part of your foot's arch. It helps maintain proper foot alignment, ensuring your weight is distributed evenly across your foot and reducing stress on the foot's muscles and ligaments.

Individuals with flat feet or low arches: By providing support to the collapsed arch, it can help prevent or relieve pain and discomfort.
People with overpronation: This is a condition where the foot rolls inward excessively while walking or running. Arch support helps control this motion and promotes better alignment.
Those with foot conditions like plantar fasciitis: By reducing strain on the plantar fascia, it can provide pain relief.

For people with flat feet, the medial arch collapses, causing the foot to roll inward. Medial arch support helps by:
Maintaining proper foot alignment to correct the inward rolling (overpronation).
Promoting even weight distribution to reduce pressure on the heel and ball of the foot.
Absorbing shock to prevent unnecessary strain on the feet, ankles, and legs.

It takes time for your feet to adjust to new support, and wearing them for too long at the beginning can cause discomfort.
Start slow: Wear the shoes or inserts for just one to two hours a day at first.
Gradually increase the time: Add another hour each day until you can wear them comfortably for a full day.
Avoid strenuous activity initially: Postpone intense workouts until your feet are fully adapted to the new support.

Arch support should be viewed as a tool for improving foot health, not necessarily a lifelong crutch.
While they provide relief, they can sometimes weaken the intrinsic foot muscles over the long term because the muscles become less active.
It's often recommended to combine wearing arch support with strengthening exercises for your feet. This approach strengthens the foot's natural arches while providing temporary support.

Anatomically contoured footbed: This assists the natural arch of your foot.
Firm heel cup: A stable heel cup holds the heel in place, which adds stability and improves posture.
Supportive but flexible sole: The sole should provide a supportive structure while allowing for natural foot movement.
Cushioned insole: Cushioning helps absorb shock with every step.

Over-the-counter insoles are a good starting point for general support at a lower cost.
Custom orthotics are molded specifically to your foot and gait. They are often recommended for more severe or chronic conditions and may be a better long-term investment for serious foot problems.

Plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis
Knee, hip, and lower back pain
Bunions, hammertoes, and calluses

They can be purchased directly and customised for your needs on our website. They are available in various designs suited for everyone.

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