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Whether you are enjoying a beautiful day with the family or you are doing jump turns above exposure, Surefoot Orthotics are the first step in creating a proper fit inside your ski boots. The orthotics will hold your feet in the strongest position and as a result your ski day will be more enjoyable.  

Many skiers are still under the old impression that ski boots have to be uncomfortable. Due to our new technologies we are able to eliminate the discomforts of the past. Many of these issues were a result of the arch collapsing as the skier gets on the inside edge. Surefoot Ski Orthotics eliminate this movement by holding the foot in neutral which in turn supports all the muscles and ligaments of the foot. As a result the foot will stay centered in the middle of the boot keeping ankle bones and instep bones in the locations the boot manufactures designed them to be in.  

The goal of the ski boot is to transfer energy from the body to the skis. Even the slightest empty space inside the ski boot takes away from how quickly the boot will make the ski turn. It is this wasted space that makes turns more difficult and as a result makes the feet and body tired. The ski orthotic will make sure there is no wasted space under the foot therefore allowing the ski to turn quicker and with more power. The result is better skiing with less effort.

 

If you spend the majority of your work day on your feet, whether it be cutting hair, walking around in stiff dress shoes, or on the job site, Surefoot Orthotics can improve your comfort and overall health. Many people have pain in various places of the body as a result of their feet. For example, back pain can often occur when of your arches collapse inward. This causes the knees to come in and the hips to come forward which ultimately results in the lower back arching more than it should. Surefoot Orthotics allow the feet to be properly supported which in turn supports the back. Surefoot Orthotics can often help other ailments such as plantar fasciitis and Mortin's Neuroma. Plantar Fasciitis is a band of tissue that stretches underneath the foot from the heel to the metatarsal heads. Often small tears can develop near the heel for many different reasons. The result is a lot of discomfort and unfortunately a long recovery time. The Surefoot Orthotics can help since it will properly support the foot and provide cushion at the same time. Mortin's Neuroma can be alieved by properly supporting the entire foot including the metatarsal arch. This support will distribute the weight of the forefoot and therefore separate the metatarsal heads.

Not only will Surefoot Orthotics make shoes more comfortable, and improve performance in many activities, but they also help to make sure injuries do not occur in the future. Allowing the body to be properly cushioned and supported will decreased the chance of injuries, especially in runners and other high risk people.

Whether you are on the road or in the mountains, cycling is one sport where the extreme physical demands are nearly exceeded by the technical demands. Just look at the advantage one rider can have over another when a lighter, stronger bike or component is used. Yet, in the search for the next revolutionary frame configuration, space-age wheel alloy, or drag reducing material, most riders don’t realize the greatest advantage they can obtain is right under their feet - proper forefoot balancing.  

When a biker pedals, they are typically at 80 – 100 revolutions per minute. For every revolution, the arch collapses inside of the shoe resulting in a loss of power and efficiency through each pedal stroke. The Surefoot Orthotic helps to hold the foot in neutral which aligns the strongest bones in the ankle. When the foot is in this position it increases efficiency since the ankle is not collapsing and the lower leg is not twisting. This results in greater power, increased efficiency and a powerful pedal stroke throughout the ride.  

For many cyclists, pain and discomfort are all too common during a ride. Cramping, tightness, or even burning on the ball of the foot are all issues that we often face. Surefoot’s cycling-specific orthotic will help to alleviate all of these problems by stabilizing previously unsupported areas and eliminating pressure points in the ball of the foot through even weight distribution. Surefoot Orthotics have won 14 stages of the Tour de France and numerous regional events. Even if you’re not a professional cyclist, Surefoot Orthotics will act as a connection between the body and its equipment which will increase both performance and comfort.

 

Surefoot Orthotics are extremely beneficial for golfers and have been a large presence in the industry for quite some time. We have had as many as 90 PGA players on Surefoot Orthotics as well as many of the world's greatest instructors.  

Surefoot Orthotics stack and align the bones of the foot in their strongest position -- sub talar neutral position. This neutral position is the starting place to provide proper alignment and support for your entire body. In golf a stable platform and balanced stance is the most important way to ensure a consistent, powerful swing.  

The average 18 hole course will demand that a golfer walks at least six miles (possibly more depending on the path of your ball!). Surefoot Orthotics will evenly distribute the weight throughout the foot, leaving the shoe feeling secure and supportive. Players often feel they need a snug fit in their shoes to ensure a good feel of the ground which allows for a consistent swing. In order for the shoe to feel secure golfers tighten their laces which reduces blood flow and therefore causing fatigue, aching, and numbing across instep, arch, and metatarsal heads. By increasing arch support and properly aligning the forefoot and heel the need to tighten the laces is eliminated and therefore comfort is greatly increased.

 

Whether you are training for your tenth marathon or just taking a jog around the block, each stride a runner takes can cause quite an impact on the body, specifically on our feet. It's crucial to have the proper support and cushion in order to reduce fatigue and prevent running injuries. The combination of proper running technique, correct running shoes, and Surefoot Orthotics will provide the necessary support and cushion that our feet need.

Ultimately, runners and walkers need to experience comfort to properly enjoy their sport. Surefoot Orthotics provide a mirror image of the underside of your foot in the strongest position for running. It is this mirror image that creates a more enjoyable running experience since the orthotic is supporting all of the ligaments, tendons, bones, and muscles in your foot. Surefoot Orthotics can be fabricated from several different densities and various top sheets. Different combinations of these materials can be used together according to your unique running needs.

Running shoes are designed to propel you from one step to the next. Unfortunately, the mechanics of our feet do not allow this to happen as efficiently as we would like. With each stride, the foot collapses to the inside resulting in fatigue and a longer gait cycle. Surefoot Orthotics support our feet and allow them to move through the gait cycle quicker. As we propel from one step to the other, the Surefoot Orthotic allows our stride to become more efficient. And as you may know, greater efficiency yields faster running times and more energy throughout your run.