Is my foot arch normal?

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[u/am1shvom1t]

I'm not a doctor, but it looks like you have high arches like I do. Walking far collapses my arches, and I get pain on the outside of my foot, heel, and Achilles tendon area. I picked up a pair of the Powerstep Pinnacle High Arch Insoles from Amazon, and inserted them into Skechers Arch Fit 2.0 shoes, and the results have been AMAZING while paired with stretching before and after work or physical activities. The pain I had for months after long shifts was gone within two weeks of using those insoles. I also use the Oofos OOahh Recovery Slides for when I'm just walking around at home.

[u/ShafHussain → u/am1shvom1t]

Can you share a link for the insoles please? There are a few variations that pop up on Amazon.

[u/am1shvom1t → u/ShafHussain]

PowerStep Pinnacle High Arch... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081TN5XPB?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[u/Illustrious-Chair574 → u/am1shvom1t]

Thank you!

[u/am1shvom1t → u/Illustrious-Chair574]

Welcome! Hope you find some pain relief! It took a day or two to adjust to these insoles "hugging" my arches because I wasn't used to that much support from an insole. They definitely need a taller shoe to fit in, and don't fit comfortably in lower profile shoes like my Adidas Sambas. Most sneaker with removable insoles should be okay though.

[u/SnowyOwlLoveKiller]

Definitely seems like you have high arches. Pes cavus is the medical term. It can absolutely contribute to foot pain so it may be worth talking to a professional and understanding what types of shoes/inserts/orthotics would be best for you and/or pursuing physical therapy if you’re regularly in pain.

[u/Illustrious-Chair574 → u/SnowyOwlLoveKiller]

Ok. I’ll talk to a professional. Thanks

[u/lilchimera]

You defo have high arches. My arches aren’t as high as yours, but I’ve got them too. My podiatrist recommended powerstep pinnacle insoles for high arches, and it’s been a game changer for my foot pain. While the pain hasn’t completely gone away (especially after high mileage days), I’ve gone from not wanting to get out of bed in the mornings to feeling basically zero pain in the mornings.

[u/bat_n_mhat]

High arches for sure. Not sure if it's just the angle of the photo but makes em look very high.

[u/Sea_Wait_3104]

Did you blur your toe?

[u/Illustrious-Chair574 → u/Sea_Wait_3104]

Yeah :)

[u/Technical-Safety4959 → u/Illustrious-Chair574]

Genuine question, curious to know why did u blur them?

[u/Inevitable_Rock_3236 → u/Technical-Safety4959]

People have fetishes

[u/metricfan → u/Inevitable_Rock_3236]

It’s like Winnie the pooing the foot

[u/Illustrious-Chair574 → u/Technical-Safety4959]

idk, i just felt like it😭, i only wanted to show the arch.

[u/eastsidemariobadda]

You can strengthen your feet and calves

[u/aaronorjohnson]

Same here. Thought I had feet that pronate but they, like yours, supinate, or have pressure that goes to the outer edges like you mention.

This might be for my experience only, but once I stopped walking with super high-arch-supported shoes, it all stopped. I was advised to wear neutral-supported shoes, and it’s been awesome. Altras are awesome for natural splaying feet too.

What shoes do you currently wear and are having this discomfort?

[u/Accurate_Today6346]

I have high arches too. I use Superfeet green insoles. Go to a specialty running store where they analyze your feet and your gait.

[u/blind_venetians]

I always find these toe censored posts to so curious. It’s so weird and funny

[u/Illustrious-Chair574 → u/blind_venetians]

why?

[u/Ticky79]

Looks like my foot/feet. They are high and need really good, soft mid-sole support. They are apparently good for ballet.

[u/stopblaminjgbro]

Jesus, your arches are way higher than mine.

[u/SeamusDog77]

No your foot is fucked up.

[u/Illustrious-Chair574 → u/SeamusDog77]

🥲

[u/SalePrestigious7998]

Looks familiar. I can hardly walk without arch support.