Ugs?

[JEWmongous]

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Are Ugs recommended by podiatrists? I know Theta has a pair (not even kidding 😀 ) and wanted to see your thoughts on this.

Thanks!

 

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[damhsoir]

CSPM has no idea what they're in for come August! Watch out world Thetamongous is on the loose!

In all seriousness google podiatry and uggs. Here's one article
http://wcco.com/health/uggs.boots.feet.2.906507.html

 

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[PADPM]

Actually, I can recommend an EXCELLENT over-the-counter orthoses that I recommend for many of my patients that don't need custom orthoses or can't afford custom orthoses.

OOPS, I forgot, YOU don't want my advice and I promised not to respond to any of your posts.

Sorry for the error.

 

[krabmas]

as it were, they appear to be "recession proof"...on a different note, what are good arch supports to get that dont require going to a podiatrist? I mean for those of us that wear : sanuks, converse all stars, vans slip ons, etc?

Many podiatry offices dispense pro-step. I like smart feet, they are thinner. Most running stores supply them. They are made by northwest labs, whose orthotics I also really like.

Just my 2 cents.

ANd about the uggs - I love them, have a pink pair that look sort of brown since they are so old. But no, they are not good for support.

Just like nike free are not for everyone, and Brooks beast are not for everyone neither are uggs.

 

[PADPM]

Many patients simply place an over-the-counter orthosis or custom orthosis in a pair of Uggs to provide the support that's missing. That's a very simple solution to turn a non-supportive product to a much more supportive product.

I've actually recommended Uggs to many of my Raynaud's patients to help provide the needed protection needed during cold weather. Both my son and I have played competitive soccer during the winter months and my wife always wears Uggs to those games when temperatures can be in the teens.

Although Uggs often get "bad press" from the podiatric community due to the lack of support, once again placing a pair of OTC or custom orthoses in the Uggs can eliminate that problem, while at the same time taking advantage of the true benefit of Uggs....warmth (other than fashion).

 

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[krabmas]

Many patients simply place an over-the-counter orthosis or custom orthosis in a pair of Uggs to provide the support that's missing. That's a very simple solution to turn a non-supportive product to a much more supportive product.

I've actually recommended Uggs to many of my Raynaud's patients to help provide the needed protection needed during cold weather. Both my son and I have played competitive soccer during the winter months and my wife always wears Uggs to those games when temperatures can be in the teens.

Although Uggs often get "bad press" from the podiatric community due to the lack of support, once again placing a pair of OTC or custom orthoses in the Uggs can eliminate that problem, while at the same time taking advantage of the true benefit of Uggs....warmth (other than fashion).

Do you know of a company that makes shearling covered orthotics? IMO putting a pair of orthotics into uggs defeats the purpose of the lining - comfort. If they are being used for comfort and warmth and sitting on bleachers then why use orthotics? Just a question?

 

[PADPM]

Excellent thought, but I have a couple of quick responses. First of all, although the shearling interior is soft and comfortable, hopefully a pair of several hundred dollar custom orthoses or even a quality OTC device that fits properly should also be comfortable, while adding the additional support to make you MORE comfortable!!

Secondly, have you ever actually examined a pair of Uggs that have been worn for any length of time? In reality, the shearling foot-bed compresses down significantly leaving it pretty flat. It really loses most of it's cushioning and the actual comfort plantarly isn't that "great". I've had many patients enter my office to see if I had a comparable replacement insole to add cushioning, even though the remainder of the Uggs were in good shape.

And my wife would LOVE if our winter soccer games had bleachers!!! Although my soccer career has wound down, most of my son's games that were played in the winter were on pretty wide open fields that rarely if ever had bleachers. That required standing in freezing cold weather for about 2 hours, so her Uggs were more function than fashion.

Even some of the players wore Uggs during half-time to keep their feet warm.

I simply couldn't do it.....I'm way too manly

 

[JEWmongous]

Excellent thought, but I have a couple of quick responses. First of all, although the shearling interior is soft and comfortable, hopefully a pair of several hundred dollar custom orthoses or even a quality OTC device that fits properly should also be comfortable, while adding the additional support to make you MORE comfortable!!

Secondly, have you ever actually examined a pair of Uggs that have been worn for any length of time? In reality, the shearling foot-bed compresses down significantly leaving it pretty flat. It really loses most of it's cushioning and the actual comfort plantarly isn't that "great". I've had many patients enter my office to see if I had a comparable replacement insole to add cushioning, even though the remainder of the Uggs were in good shape.

And my wife would LOVE if our winter soccer games had bleachers!!! Although my soccer career has wound down, most of my son's games that were played in the winter were on pretty wide open fields that rarely if ever had bleachers. That required standing in freezing cold weather for about 2 hours, so her Uggs were more function than fashion.

Even some of the players wore Uggs during half-time to keep their feet warm.

I simply couldn't do it.....I'm way too manly

We cannot say the same for princess theta! I'm surprised his frat "brothers" let that fly 🙂

 

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