I thought I would do a post answering the most frequent questions we get from our customers.
Below are some of the questions we get most often:
1. How do you pronounce "Pedag"?
English speakers say "PED ag" but Germans pronounce it "PAY dag"
2. What if I wear a 1/2 size ?
We suggest 1/2 sizes wear the next larger whole size.
3. Where do I put the metatarsal pad (Drop or T-Form)?
The location of the met pad is somewhat a matter of personal comfort. Since the adhesive dot is extremely good once the pad is stuck, it's stuck. So, you might first try using double sided sticky tape on it before exposing its adhesive, to test positioning in your shoe. Once you like its position, mark around it and then expose the adhesive applying it carefully where marked. Once stuck, it is nearly impossible to remove and tears up if you try.
4. What is the difference between Viva, Vitality, Solar Plus, Holiday, Master and Pro-Active XCO?
These foot beds comprise a "family" group of Pedag orthotics because the orthotic elements are identical. All have the same metatarsal pad, heel cushion and polypropylene, semi-rigid, longitudinal arch support.
But each insole differs in the surface material and other component properties such as:
Solar Plus is warming due to 3 thermal layers, Pro-Active XCO is cushioning and resilient, Master is non-abrasive, Viva and Master use active carbon to prevent odors, Vitality and Pro-Active are hand washable, Holiday is a 3/4 length so it fits easily in sandals, shoes with tight toe boxes, etc., etc. Read about each insole in detail to help you make your choice.
5. How do I know which orthotic to buy for my foot problem?
The best way is to have your podiatrist recommend one of our orthotics but if this is not an option then:
1. First, look at our Foot Conditions page and see if your problem is discussed.
2. Next, look at our list of all our insoles and browse the suggestions mentioned on the Foot Conditions page for your condition.
1. If your problem is not mentioned exactly by name or if you do not have a diagnosis from a podiatrist look at the conditions that address the part of the foot that is bothering you.
2. Then read about the orthotics mentioned using the list of all our insoles page.
Finally, our orthotics such as Viva, Vitality, Solar Plus, Holiday, Master and Pro-Active XCO are constructed so that any foot, except one that has an extreme foot condition that has seriously deformed its structure, will benefit from the support these insoles provide. These orthotics are designed as much for prevention of problems as they are for relief of problems.
Other good sources of information are the Mayo Clinic website and the APMA website.
If you have a question about Pedag which is not answered here please contact me at info@pedagusa.com and if I do not know the answer I will find someone who does.
Below are some of the questions we get most often:
1. How do you pronounce "Pedag"?
English speakers say "PED ag" but Germans pronounce it "PAY dag"
2. What if I wear a 1/2 size ?
We suggest 1/2 sizes wear the next larger whole size.
3. Where do I put the metatarsal pad (Drop or T-Form)?
The location of the met pad is somewhat a matter of personal comfort. Since the adhesive dot is extremely good once the pad is stuck, it's stuck. So, you might first try using double sided sticky tape on it before exposing its adhesive, to test positioning in your shoe. Once you like its position, mark around it and then expose the adhesive applying it carefully where marked. Once stuck, it is nearly impossible to remove and tears up if you try.
4. What is the difference between Viva, Vitality, Solar Plus, Holiday, Master and Pro-Active XCO?
These foot beds comprise a "family" group of Pedag orthotics because the orthotic elements are identical. All have the same metatarsal pad, heel cushion and polypropylene, semi-rigid, longitudinal arch support.
But each insole differs in the surface material and other component properties such as:
Solar Plus is warming due to 3 thermal layers, Pro-Active XCO is cushioning and resilient, Master is non-abrasive, Viva and Master use active carbon to prevent odors, Vitality and Pro-Active are hand washable, Holiday is a 3/4 length so it fits easily in sandals, shoes with tight toe boxes, etc., etc. Read about each insole in detail to help you make your choice.
5. How do I know which orthotic to buy for my foot problem?
The best way is to have your podiatrist recommend one of our orthotics but if this is not an option then:
1. First, look at our Foot Conditions page and see if your problem is discussed.
2. Next, look at our list of all our insoles and browse the suggestions mentioned on the Foot Conditions page for your condition.
1. If your problem is not mentioned exactly by name or if you do not have a diagnosis from a podiatrist look at the conditions that address the part of the foot that is bothering you.
2. Then read about the orthotics mentioned using the list of all our insoles page.
Finally, our orthotics such as Viva, Vitality, Solar Plus, Holiday, Master and Pro-Active XCO are constructed so that any foot, except one that has an extreme foot condition that has seriously deformed its structure, will benefit from the support these insoles provide. These orthotics are designed as much for prevention of problems as they are for relief of problems.
Other good sources of information are the Mayo Clinic website and the APMA website.
If you have a question about Pedag which is not answered here please contact me at info@pedagusa.com and if I do not know the answer I will find someone who does.
