Will insoles help?

[sammi]

So when I am walking on the course I seem to be getting heel and foot pain, I dont know what is causing it.. it stems around my arch and heel and is like a over stretched pain when I walk.. I have been looking online and i might have plantar fasciitis.. though it looks as though I have either really mild version of it or I dont have it but if I carry on as I am doing il end up with it. Been wondering are there any special insoles you can wear which might help me.. I have seen a few but still on the bench about buying them.. thought I might ask first before I buy.

I dont know what else I can do to help my feet out.. if you guys have any suggestions that would be great as it is affecting my golfing as it is such a distraction and a painful one at that!

-sorry for bad bad grammar English isn't my first language

thank you.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

What shoes do you wear ? Would look at possibly Spikeless ?

 

[sammi]

Hi thanks for your reply currently I wear some adidas adizero golf shoes they are pretty much flat inside and dont really give me support that why I thought I needed some insoles

 

[Golfmmad]

I would recommend you go and see a podiatrist, it might cost a few pennies but it will be the best advice for you.

Good luck!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I would recommend you go and see a podiatrist, it might cost a few pennies but it will be the best advice for you.

Good luck!

I agree. It isn't cheap but would be the best way of finding out the cause

 

[pendodave]

I would recommend you go and see a podiatrist, it might cost a few pennies but it will be the best advice for you.!

Couldn't agree more. I have odd shaped legs, and consequently odd shaped knees and ankles. Going to a podiatrist and sorting out a properly fitted pair of insoles was the best thing I ever did.

I did it 10 years ago, I wish I'd done it 20.

 

[LinksTurf]

I sympathise Sammi. I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis when I was 22. Needed insoles from time to time. I tended not to wear them when I played golf as I tried many different insoles from chemists and podiatrists and they all badly affected my balance to the detriment of my swing. A few years ago, at age 49, I was told I didn't have PF at all, and the problem has now been diagnosed properly and cleared up. Bottom line, get it properly diagnosed. I can't recommend any off the shelf insert. They don't help your golf. Maybe a fitted insert as described by pendodave or some particularly supportive shoes such as Ecco Biom (not the zeroes) might help, but I've not tried them myself. I would think the aidzeros and other minimalist shoes are unlikely to offer you the cushioning you need if you have any kind of foot condition.

 

[Kyle47]

Hi Sammi, those inserts, or insoles are called orthotics. They may help, they will feel really uncomfortable at first. If you have plantar fasciitis than what you want is a blood flow stimulator to bring nutrients to the plantar to heal. Use it before playing a round and it will keep your feet from getting tired and aggravated. I tried about every product on the market for PF until I found this stimulator. I put the link in below, I highly recommend checking it out.

http://www.kingbrand.com/Plantar_Fasciitis_Treatment.php?REF=52PV1

 

[Martin70]

I also suffered from plantar fascilitis - took 2 years to go away after trying allsorts - good luck.

 

[HawkeyeMS]

You can get insoles for all sorts of things but you will need to see a specialist who may recommend a custom insole for whatever condition you have.

 

[dufferman]

Hi Sammi,

I had foot pains over 18 holes of golf over the past year, and went to get it looked at at a podiatrist near me. They studied my walking, standing, and foot health. Although my diagnosis was different for me than you, they sold me some insoles to fix the issue, and they have worked a treat. I can now play 18 holes with no pain whatsoever.

Another thing is, you say you wear Adizeros? Are they the wide version? I bought a pair of the wide version, and they have really done my feet damage. It seems the wide version is too wide, and my foot slips around and that affects my comfort. I bought a pair of 'normal' width puma shoes and they are a world of difference. Just an idea.

 

[sammi]

Thank you for all your replies guys really helpful and yes I wear wide version of them Adizeros so I will look into those pumas you mention.. If you live in the UK do you just go to the nhs and say "uh my feet hurt" and they will refer you to some one or something?

 

[LanDog]

I've got orthotics and they're great, definitely improve my walking especially when over the uneven ground of a course

 

[pendodave]

Thank you for all your replies guys really helpful and yes I wear wide version of them Adizeros so I will look into those pumas you mention.. If you live in the UK do you just go to the nhs and say "uh my feet hurt" and they will refer you to some one or something?

You can do this, but who knows how long it would take. I would certainly advocate seeing a GP if there is any suggestion of a medical condition rather than mechnical/geometric imperfections.

I just booked up with a specialist who was recommended to me. Don't recall it being particularly expensive for the initial consultation and ensures a speedy appointment.

The orthotics themselves were quite dear (it's been a while, but I think they were a couple of hundred quid). The very definition of money well spent imho, but obviously everyone is in a different position physically and financially.

It might also depend what your lifestyle is. I initially got mine for my skiboots (I had a lot of trouble getting ankles and feet aligned to get a good edge), but then found that for general walking/golf they were invaluable. Anyone who runs or walks a lot would get a lot of benefit from ensuring that knees, ankles and feet are lined up nicely. If I just pop out for a stroll without mine in I can feel my ankles pronating horribly, now that I'm used to them not doing so.

 

[sammi]

cheers guys I got a appointment to see gp but not for a couple weeks though because I am going on holiday very soon so what I will do is just try some off the shelf insoles for the time being just any pair really found these form site called inthenameofsport I guess if they dont work then they dont work but not too much cash I guess.. anyway I will see how it goes for now. It maybe that a bit of relaxation in the sun might do it for me lets hope