Customization and Alignment
The WalkFit is an orthotic insert that provides an alternate option to purchasing high-priced, custom-made orthotics.
The customer orders one of the 11 available WalkFit sizes. Next, he chooses the interchangeable arch support insert from low, medium or high options. While the insert is best for covered-toe shoes, shoes that tie, or those that fasten with Velcro, a specialized insert for sandals is available.
Once a person has purchased the best insert for her foot size and shape, the insert helps to align the foot properly. For example, if a person has an extremely flat foot, the WalkFit helps to re-incorporate an arch to the foot. Another example is a person who has one leg shorter than the other: this person can stack one WalkFit on top of another to create a more even proportion to the body.
Redistribution of Weight
When a person wears shoes that are unsupportive in the arch, foot pad or ankle, not only is the alignment off on the foot itself, it also causes alignment problems through the pelvis and the spine. By cushioning the foot and re-aligning it to the proper positioning, the effects also extend to promote posture and eliminate leg pain that previously occurred as the result of shoes that did not support.
Relieve Pain
The WalkFit is designed to relieve pain by providing support to the foot. Just as with customizable orthotics, WalkFit inserts are designed to change the foot's position. For this reason, a person must slowly work up to wearing the WalkFit orthotic at all times. Wearers should begin by wearing the WalkFit inserts for an hour a day, then two hours a day, etc.
While there may be some initial pain or discomfort associated with the foot acclimating to the insert, after about two to three weeks, a person should experience a significant decrease in pain as a result of wearing the WalkFit.
In addition to reducing pain by reshaping the way a foot fits in a shoe, the WalkFit provides shock absorption through the padded sole and features a padded heel that keeps the ankle from rolling as a person's heel strikes the ground.
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