The Footbalance analysis and molding of the insoles combined take under ten minutes from start to finish. You can test the insoles on-the-spot and start wearing them right away, straight out of the shop.

Footbalance custom footbeds do not need to be broken in. They are formed to fit perfectly right away. But you may need time to grow accustomed to having proper support underfoot. To do this start off gradually. Wear your Footbalance insoles in your shoes for a few hours per day in the beginning, increasing the amount of time each day. Start with standing and walking, then gradually move on to running or more strenuous exercise. Do not take the footbeds out for a long run or other hard exercise on the first day. This will help your body adjust to the new support underfoot.

Allow time to adjust to your footbeds even if you have been wearing prescription or rigid orthotics or other brand insoles. Footbalance footbeds have a dynamic core that flexes to facilitate natural foot function, which workout muscles that have been too passive in the past. This is similar to resuming exercise after a long time off: muscles that have been ‘on vacation’ are now activated, which can cause initial muscle fatigue and soreness.

Overpronation is by far the most common foot malposition. With overpronation, the foot rotates too far medially (inwards) while walking. Overpronation may be detected by pronounced wear on the instep side of shoe heels. With overpronation, the heel bone (calcaneus) rotates inwards; the longitudinal arch is lowered; the leg, thigh bone (femur) and hip rotate inwards; and anterior tilting of the pelvis results. The most common adverse effects of this are plantar fasciitis and inflammation, metatarsal pain, problems with the Achilles tendon, distemper, pain on the inside of the knee, and bursitis in the hip.