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Poly-Flex
High
Orthotic Arch Supports
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| Feet Relief's Poly-Flex
High orthotic style arch supports are a reasonably priced alternative
to other over priced plastic, orthotic style arch supports.
The Poly-Flex High is made from injection molded polypropylene
plastic which is an ideal and uniquely suited plastic to use
for making orthotic style arch supports. Its semi rigid nature
is firm enough to support the pressure of even a severely over
pronated (flat) foot but it is not so rigid as to be jarring
to the foot or ankle when standing, walking or even running.
Arch supports constructed from polypropylene provide considerable
support but still allow a normal amount of healthy pronation
so the foot can function the way nature intended it to, or at
least as close as possible. |
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Plastic
orthotic style arch supports costing upwards of $150.00 or
more don't offer any more support than these Poly-Flex High
orthotic style arch supports.
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These
arch supports are designed for people with Medium
& High
Arches
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To
determine your own
Natural Arch Height
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Designed
For People With Medium To High Arches
Poly-Flex High orthotic style arch supports are designed
for people with a medium to high arch and to demonstrate
the height of the arch we have included a picture of the
arch support with a Quarter next to it so you can see
that the arch support, at its apex it just a little higher
than the height of a Quarter. |
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Superior
Construction
Polyflex High are constructed through an injection molding process
in which the polypropoylene is cast in a 3-dimensional mold.
This superior manufacturing process allows for greater surface
detail in the finished product than possible with the traditional
heat and vacuum molding process and for the addition of several
key design features not available in most orthotic style arch
supports. |
The
Grip Teeth
One of the features made possible through the injection molding
process is the grip teeth on the bottom of the heel that assure
the arch supports won't slide around in shoes. Although this
may seem like a basic concept the majority of arch supports
available on the market today lack this simple feature because
their construction process does not allow for the addition of
this type of surface detailing. |
Crisscrossing
Support Ribs
The crisscrossing support ribs (also on the bottom) are also
a unique feature made possible through the injection molding
process. They create a "support web" on the bottom
of the arch support which strengthens the arch support and increases
its durability but also reduces its weight. The Poly-Flex High
orthotic style arch supports are one of the lightest and strongest
polypropylene arch supports that we at Feet Relief have ever
seen (and yes, we did weight test them to make sure that statement
was valid). |
Subtle
& Continuous Support Curves
The final benefit of the injection molding process is an enhanced
level of surface contouring that creates a series of continuous
natural curves that cradle the heel and support the medial,
lateral and metatarsal arch. Arch supports made through the
heat and vacuum molding process tend to lack subtle curves such
as the heel cup or metatarsal arch so they generally have a
flatter profile and don't provide the same level of foot support. |
Complete
Foot Support
These arch supports support the medial, lateral and metatarsal
arch so they are not only good for treating rear foot problems
such as Plantar Fasciitis (heel pain) and Achilles Ttendonitis
but they are also good for treating forefoot problems such as
metatarsalgia, hammertoes, neuromas and bunions. Many ankle
and knee problems are related to fallen arches (over pronation).
As the arch falls the two bones of the lower leg (the fibula
and the tibia) rotate inward, over the ankle, more then they
should. This creates tension in the knee joint which can strain
ligaments and tendons and put excessive pressure on the meniscus
(cartilage) disks. By dramatically reducing over pronation with
a Poly-Flex High orthotic style arch support you can reduce
strain on the knee thereby preventing and healing injuries.
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Poly-Flex
High Orthotic Style Arch Supports $44.95
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Shipping
Options
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Here
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Shipping
Prices
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If
you purchase 1 or 2
pair of arch supports then you can choose between First Class
Mail (5 to 8 days) or Priority Mail (3 to 5 days). For 3
or more pair of arch supports please select Priority Mail,
as they are too heavy to send via First Class Mail. For detailed
ordering instructions click the button below.
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First
Class |
Priority |
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Pair |
$2.64 |
$5.25 |
| 2
Pair |
$3.66 |
$5.25 |
| 3
- 5 Pair |
Not
Available |
$5.25
to $8.70
Varies
Based on Destination
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| 6
- 7 Pair |
Not
Available |
$5.65
to $11.95
Varies
Based on Destination
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| 8
- 10
Pair |
Not
Available |
$6.25
to $14.70
Varies
Based on Destination
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| 11
Pair
& Up |
Not
Available |
$6.90
- 17.25 & Up
Varies Based on Destination |
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INTERNATIONAL
ORDERS
Please
select the "International
Shipping"
setting on the Billing & Shipping check out page for shipping
outside the US.
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Need
Assistance?
Call Toll Free 888-671-8027
Outside
US Call 415-504-8529
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Cushion
Covering Options for the Poly-Flex High Orthotic Style Arch
Supports
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Option
1 - $ 4.95 Order
with your arch supports from the menu on this page.
The
SOF SOLE® Cushion Insole. This is a 1/8th inch thick layer
of a unique, patented foam material called IMPLUS®. IMPLUS®
was specifically designed to be made into cushion insoles for
shoes. The IMPLUS® material itself is a resilient rubber
like material that is filled with tiny interconnecting (open
cell) bubble chambers. The open cell design means that these
insoles are porous, which means that air and moisture pass through
the insole providing your foot with a cool, dry, abrasion resistant
surface to stand on. SOF SOLE® Cushion Insoles are treated
with an anti microbial additive to protect against order-causing
bacteria and keep your shoes smelling fresh.
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Option
2 - $7.39 Order with your
arch supports from the menu on this page.
The Spenco® Cushion Insole - This is the classic green insole
that Spenco® has been producing for years. It features a
layer of closed cell nitrogen injected (black) foam that is
non-porous and really withstands compression. The foam is covered
with a green 4-way stretch nylon that helps reduce friction
and heat build up that cause blisters, corns and calluses. The
closed cell design of the Spenco® insole means it's not
porous so it won't absorb odor causing bacteria. The Spenco®
insole doesn't breathe the same way the SOF SOLE insole does
but it is extremely comfortable and has a softer, bouncier feel
to it. |
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Additional
Information about the Poly-Flex High Orthotic Style Arch Supports
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Semi-Rigid
Even though the Poly-Flex High orthotic style arch supports are considered
semi rigid by comparison to truly rigid custom made plastic orthotics
they are still considerably more rigid than most other over the counter
arch supports and orthotics. Most people will not be able to bend
or flex the Poly-Flex High arch supports more than a few millimeters
using only their bare hands. The Poly-Flex High orthotic style arch
supports are designed to flex but only under the full weight of the
body weight. This is why they work so well. |
Break
In Period
Due to the semi rigid nature of these arch supports some people will
find that they take a little getting used to and may at first feel
a little unusual or even a little uncomfortable. A little cramping
in various muscles of the foot or lower ankle when the arch supports
are new and you have been wearing them for a while, is normal and
should go away in anywhere from a couple days to a couple of weeks.
If this happens just take the arch supports off let the feet rest
and try them again later. The length of time of the break in period
largely depends on how flat the feet are or how much the arch has
fallen. The more the arch has fallen the more the arch support lifts
the bones of the arch and lower ankle, shifting their positions and
limiting their range of motion. In the case of a person with a medium
to high arch that has fallen and is now completely flat the amount
of repositioning of the bones of the foot can be really dramatic so
it can take a little longer for the foot to adjust to the feel of
wearing the arch supports. |
Treating
Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
The Poly-Flex High arch supports are extremely effective at treating
Plantar Fasciitis (heel pain). To get the best results follow these
instructions. After a brief break in period and when it is comfortable
to do so, start wearing the arch supports all the time from the first
step out of bed in the morning to the last step into bed at night.
This will keep the arch from being fully flexed and take the strain
of the Plantar Fascia tissue so it can heal. It is really important
to avoid going barefoot. Spending even limited amounts of time running
around the house barefoot can set back days of healing. It is also
important to keep some shoes or slippers by the bed with the arch
supports in them. When you get up in the morning or during the night,
put on the shoes or slippers with the arch supports in them and avoid
going barefoot. Also, if you are the type that likes to shower right
when they get up in the morning you should first spend about 15 minutes
in your shoes and arch supports before you shower. This allows the
Plantar Fascia tissue to warm up and stretch out slowly and gently
with out retearing it. After several weeks as the symptoms subside
you can ease of the strict regiment of not going barefoot and just
wear the arch supports during the day or generally whenever you’re
on your feet. |
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