Updated February 2024 Will Custom Orthotics Help with Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar Fasciitis  is heel pain which occurs as the connective tissue on the bottom of the foot pulls on its attachment to the heel when the foot flattens. Foot pain is generally very bad in the morning, improving during the day and then becoming painful … Custom Orthotics for Plantar Fasciitis Read More » The post Custom Orthotics for Plantar Fasciitis first appeared on Foot Dynamics ..read more

Updated January 2024 Ski Magazine rated Foot Dynamics as one of the 10 best ski boot fitters in the country. We specialize in custom footbeds, ski boot sole grinding, stance alignment assessment and ski boot modifications. Foot Dynamics is a Comfort Shoe Store with a modern, highly innovative orthotics lab located in Boise, Idaho. It provides … Custom Orthotics for Ski Boots Read More » The post Custom Orthotics for Ski Boots first appeared on Foot Dynamics ..read more

Performance, Pain, or Both When it comes to PERFORMANCE, cycling orthotics can be beneficial in many ways. The most glaring benefits are going to be efficiency and power transfer. The foot, ankle, and lower limb like anything function best when properly aligned. The lateral alignment is achieved when the orthotic prevents the foot from pronating … Why would I buy cycling orthotics? Read More » The post Why would I buy cycling orthotics? first appeared on Foot Dynamics ..read more

What is Plantar Fasciitis? The plantar fascia is a dense band of fibrous tissue that originates at the ball of the foot and connects at the heel. It stretches and contracts each time the foot is used, and is prone to overuse especially if the arch is not supported by proper footwear. As the fascia … The Plantar Fasciitis – Common Foot Problems Read More » The post The Plantar Fasciitis – Common Foot Problems first appeared on Foot Dynamics ..read more

I notice ill-fitting shoes just by looking at them by Kevin Chapman Not long ago, our website specialist, Ed, needed to come into the store to work on some changes. I hadn’t seen him in a while. As usual, I first look at a person’s face and then their feet. Instantly, I noticed that Ed’s … How to tell good or bad shoes Read More » The post How to tell good or bad shoes first appeared on Foot Dynamics ..read more

Do you have heel pain first thing getting out of bed? This is the most common symptom of plantar fasciitis, a micro-tear or inflammation of the plantar fascia typically found at the base of the heel bone. We commonly see plantar fasciitis from extreme tightness in the achilles/calf muscles, a biomechanical issue (extreme flat feet or … Is plantar fasciitis causing your heel pain? Read More » The post Is plantar fasciitis causing your heel pain? first appeared on Foot Dynamics ..read more

A History of Great Foot Care in Boise, Idaho Paul Fleming of the Boise Metro Chamber speaks with Jeff Jacobs, founder and co-owner of Foot Dynamics. Jeff discusses the history of the company, available products and their orthotic services. The post “Well Greeted and Well Treated” at Foot Dynamics first appeared on Foot Dynamics ..read more

What Causes Flat Feet? Flat feet can be an issue for many people through their lives. It’s a painful foot condition that’s also called “fallen arches”. But how is it caused? The arch on a person’s foot is created by the ligaments and tendons between foot bones to better support a person’s weight when they … Flat Feet Arch Support Read More » The post Flat Feet Arch Support first appeared on Foot Dynamics ..read more

The COVID restrictions in Ada County is over! We greatly thank our customers for supporting us over the past three years and still coming to the store to buy shoes and getting insoles. That’s what we’re here for. That’s what we’ve always been here for: to help you feel better in your shoes. Feel more … New Covid-19 Updates Read More » The post New Covid-19 Updates first appeared on Foot Dynamics ..read more

Water shoes are no longer just for water. People also walk in water shoes on dry land, a lot. So custom orthotics originally just designed for water now have to work equally well in both water and dry land. The post Can You Put Orthotics in Water Shoes? first appeared on Foot Dynamics ..read more