What’s the difference between hard and soft orthotics?
The materials an orthotic is made from determines its rigidity (softness or hardness). Orthotics can range from soft, flex, semi-flex, semi-rigid up to rigid depending on the diagnosis and the weight of the person (e.g: a material that is “semi-flex” for a 100kg runner will be “rigid” for a 50kg runner) . A detailed biomechanical examination will help to determine the correct orthotic material required. Where possible, all our sports orthotics have the thickest, softest top cover for comfort possible without constricting the foot inside the shoe. As most sports shoes and many casual shoes have a removable liner, this is generally discarded when a full length sports orthotic is fitted inside the shoe.
