Sport-Specific Orthotics · Soccer cleats
Custom Orthotics for Soccer Cleats
Support within the slimmest of footwear.
Soccer combines running, sprinting, cutting and kicking, often in cleats with minimal cushioning and a close fit. Studs concentrate pressure at specific points beneath the foot, and the forefoot is loaded heavily during acceleration and changes of direction.
A soccer orthotic is designed to fit the limited volume of a cleat while supporting the foot and helping to distribute pressure.
Book a Sport Orthotic AssessmentBring the cleats you play in to your appointment.
What your sport asks of your feet
Cleats are close-fitting and firm, offering little internal support. Space is limited, so the device must be slim without compromising function.
Support
A slim contoured shell supports the arch within the tight fit of a cleat, reducing strain on the plantar fascia during running and cutting.
Alignment
Moderating excessive foot motion may reduce load on the tendons of the foot and ankle during rapid changes of direction.
Cushioning and efficiency
A thin cushioned extension helps disperse the pressure concentrated beneath studs and the forefoot.
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 modify rearfoot motion and lower-limb loading during movement.
- Because cleats provide limited space, comfort is essential; research in athletes associates comfortable orthoses 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.
Low Profile Sport
Control level 4Lab standard description
- 1.5 mm Puff top cover to toes
- 1.5 mm Poron extension to toes
- Vacuum-formed semi-rigid polypropylene shell
- 12 mm heel cup
- Extrinsic rearfoot post with nylon strike plate
- Functional shell grind
This is an example only. The actual design and materials of your device will be based on your chiropodist’s assessment.
Applications
Most men’s, women’s and children’s lower-volume athletic footwear.
Optional shell materials
Copolymer, XT Sprint, TL2100, Performance Rx
Recommended footwear
The right soccer cleats 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.
Soccer cleats: 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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