# Are there better arch supports than Spenco brand?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-better-arch-supports-than-spenco-brand/669618>\
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [September 25, 2013, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-better-arch-supports-than-spenco-brand/669618 "2013-09-25T03:34:28Z")\
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**Author:** ![Nobody](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/94ad74/32.png) [@Nobody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nobody)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2013, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-better-arch-supports-than-spenco-brand/669618/1 "2013-09-25T03:34:28Z")

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I have flat feet. Also, for reasons a podiatrist couldn’t figure out, I can’t stand very long without my feet, then eventually my legs and then back, hurting.

I was recommended Spenco brand arch supports, and other people I’ve mentioned it to, including another podiatrist, swear by them. They seem to do a fairly decent job, but I’m just curious if anybody has used any other brand that they feel is better.

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**Author:** ![Dragwyr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dragwyr/32/2855_2.png) [@Dragwyr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dragwyr)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2013, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-better-arch-supports-than-spenco-brand/669618/2 "2013-09-25T14:37:27Z")

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I use “Powerstep Pinnacle” arch supports. They are incredibly comfortable and do the job nicely.

Most shoe stores should have them, but if they don’t you can order them from Amazon.

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**Author:** ![Amara\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7993a0/32.png) [@Amara\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amara_1)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2013, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-better-arch-supports-than-spenco-brand/669618/3 "2013-09-25T14:45:51Z")

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I use Profeet. They are sold in various places but REI has a good selection. They work well but they really are the only ones I’ve tried.

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**Author:** ![Amara\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7993a0/32.png) [@Amara\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amara_1)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2013, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-better-arch-supports-than-spenco-brand/669618/4 "2013-09-25T14:56:22Z")

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> [@Amara\_1](#):
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> I use Profeet. They are sold in various places but REI has a good selection. They work well but they really are the only ones I’ve tried.

My coffee hadn’t kicked in yet. I meant Superfeet above; I use the green one.

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**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2013, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-better-arch-supports-than-spenco-brand/669618/5 "2013-09-25T15:07:09Z")

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I use Powerstep as well.

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**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2013, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-better-arch-supports-than-spenco-brand/669618/6 "2013-09-25T16:24:52Z")

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I use Spencos. I’ve tried other brands and I prefer the Spenco.

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**Author:** ![thatguyjeff](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/6de8d8/32.png) [@thatguyjeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thatguyjeff)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2013, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-better-arch-supports-than-spenco-brand/669618/7 "2013-09-25T16:30:27Z")

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'Nother vote for Powerstep. They have replaced my $300 custom molded foot orthotics as being just as effective for me at 1/10th the price.

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**Author:** ![Nobody](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/94ad74/32.png) [@Nobody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nobody)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2013, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-better-arch-supports-than-spenco-brand/669618/8 "2013-09-25T21:06:20Z")

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A lot of votes for Powerstep. OK, when I get some money I’ll give them a try. Thanks.