Good Feet Arch Supports are designed to provide the firm, yet flexible function necessary to help correct poor foot biomechanics, providing long term pain-relief solutions.

Specializing in arch support, The Good Feet Store offers personalized orthotics that vary based on activity (walking, running, and more) and the amount of support your arches need.

The Good Feet Store's arch supports are manufactured domestically in its Carlsbad, Calif., factory and are priced from $200-$500. A complete 3-step system with a lifetime warranty costs roughly $1,500.

Our History It began in 1948 with a renowned podiatrist and his feet-changing invention. After twenty years of research, Georg Alzner introduced the world to the Ideal Foot and the Alzner arch support. In 1992, The Good Feet Store was founded after acquiring the popular device.

Normal arch: The normal arch has the middle part of the arch slightly raised from the ground when weight bearing. A good test is to try and slip a piece of paper below the arch. If you can place the paper in between your foot and the floor you have a normal arch.

There are many different reasons to wear shoe arch support insoles. If you have foot pain from plantar fasciitis or other foot conditions, are a pronator or supinator, are an athlete looking for better biomechanics for optimum performance, or if your feet feel fatigued and tired from your daily activities.

The simple answer is yes, firm support on your arch promotes better biomechanics while standing, walking, or running. Orthotics for flat feet help alleviate pain, balance your body, and align your spine, reducing the risk of developing problems in your ankles, knees, back, and hips.

Best arch support insoles, at a glance

• Best on Amazon: Powerstep, Pinnacle Arch Support Insoles, $28.
• Best cushioned: Spenco, Polysorb Arch Support Insoles, $25.
• Best sustainably made: Fulton, The Classic Insole, $48.
• Best for women: Superfeet, BERRY Women's Comfort Medium Arch Support and Forefoot Cushion, $60.

High quality alternatives A good pair of insoles from a company like SuperFeet, Powerstep or Spenco cost about $50.

Natural Foot is much firmer and provides more arch support though. The biggest difference is WHERE the support is. GF has the arch support closer to the forefoot/ball, and NF has the arch support closer to the heel. I found that the firmer support closer to the heel in the NF provides better pain relief in my arches.

1992 Founded in 1992, The Good Feet Store is the market-leading manufacturer and retailer of premium, personally fitted arch supports, with more than 240 retail locations in the U.S. and abroad.

Do your stores carry anything other than arch supports? Yes. We have a variety of shoes, socks and accessories like massagers and cream for foot and back care.

Neutral (medium) arch Your arch naturally supports your body weight and pronates, or rolls in, under a normal load. Look for shoes with firm midsoles, straight to semi-curved lasts - the shape of the sole and the footprint the shoe is built around - and moderate rear-foot stability.

Foot problems are often treated with shoe inserts called orthotics. Custom-made foot and ankle orthotics are medical devices inserted into the shoe to correct an abnormal or irregular walking pattern. They work like shock absorbers, removing pressure and stress from painful areas in the foot and ankle.

noun. a rigid support placed inside a shoe so that its molded form fits the arch of the foot and relieves strain on the muscles of the foot while walking, standing, etc.

While many have found significant everyday relief thanks to orthotics, there is one factor to consider when wearing them: exactly how long do they last, and when should they be replaced? We generally recommend replacing orthotic inserts every 6 months to a year. That's a big window!