True North Chiropractic

Happy #250 America,

You're looking great!

Orthotics have a place, so let's not overthink this.

But, sometimes it is hard to get custom ones, or you are not sure how long they are good for.

Some factors include their composition as well as routine usage (daily vs sport only). While it hard to compare the 'health span' of an orthotic, some people elect to use the more conservative approach of buying some off the rack.

While this is a strategy, make sure you are doing your homework and choosing ones that suit your needs. Sizing, usage and frequency will all matter her and effect the lifespan of your purchased orthotic.

My recommendation would be to buy two pairs and after a few months, put the newer, unopened pair in some shoes and 'compare the difference'. If the difference is large, it is likely your old pair have run their course and need to be swapped out.

Of not, put the new pair back inside the box, and set a reminder on your phone to check back in, in a month.

Repeat until needed and now you have a rough estimate of replacement timing.