Sport-Specific Orthotics · Basketball shoes
Custom Orthotics for Basketball Shoes
Control and shock absorption for jumping and landing.
Basketball involves repeated jumping and landing, sprinting, sudden stops and rapid changes of direction. Landing forces are high, and the foot and ankle must remain stable while absorbing them.
A basketball orthotic is designed for high control and high shock absorption, withstanding the impact and shear forces associated with the game.
Book a Sport Orthotic AssessmentBring the basketball shoes you play in to your appointment.
What your sport asks of your feet
Repeated landings load the heel, arch and forefoot, while pivots and cuts create shear forces. The device must control motion and absorb impact at the same time.
Support
A semi-rigid shell and deep heel seat help keep the foot centred over the shoe during landing and lateral movement.
Alignment
High-control posting moderates excessive rearfoot motion, which may reduce strain on the ankle and knee during pivots and cuts.
Cushioning and efficiency
Shock-absorbing arch fill and a full-length cushioned bottom cover help manage the repeated impact of jumping and landing.
Evidence
What the research indicates
Orthotic research continues to develop, and individual responses vary. We base our prescriptions on your assessment and use published evidence to guide, rather than overstate, expected outcomes.
- Systematic review evidence indicates that foot orthoses can alter rearfoot motion and lower-limb loading, which is relevant to the high landing forces of basketball.
- Comfort remains a key consideration, as orthoses perceived as comfortable are associated with favourable changes in loading and muscle activity.
Selected references
- Mills K, Blanch P, Chapman AR, McPoil TG, Vicenzino B. Foot orthoses and gait: a systematic review and meta-analysis of literature pertaining to potential mechanisms. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2010.
- Mündermann A, Nigg BM, Humble RN, Stefanyshyn DJ. Orthotic comfort is related to kinematics, kinetics, and EMG in recreational runners. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2003.
Technical specifications
How the device is built
The lab standard below is the starting point for your device. Your chiropodist adjusts materials, posting and shell rigidity according to your assessment, body weight and level of activity.
Basketball
Control level HighLab standard description
- Semi-rigid HDPE shell
- High control
- High shock absorption to withstand the impact and shear forces of sudden stops, starts and changes of direction
- Vinyl top cover
- Extrinsic rearfoot posting with red crepe rearfoot posts
- PPT arch filler
- Heel seat depth of 3/8 inch (approx. 9.5 mm)
- 1/8 inch PPT HP bottom cover to toes
This is an example only. The actual design and materials of your device will be based on your chiropodist’s assessment.
Applications
Basketball and other court footwear subject to repeated jumping and landing.
Recommended footwear
The right basketball shoes matter
An orthotic performs best in footwear with appropriate structure, depth and fit. Your chiropodist can advise on suitable footwear, and we can order select models through our footwear service.
Basketball shoes: common questions
Related orthotic services
Bring your footwear. Start with an assessment.
Meet with our Registered Chiropodists to discuss your feet, your sport and your equipment, and whether a custom orthotic is appropriate for you.
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