Spenco Polysorb Total Support System: Is it Worth the Investment?
While there are many ready made orthotics available on the market and online, most of these are not comfortable to wear and the users generally will stop wearing them after sometime although it somehow does the job. So, if you are looking at investing in a good orthotic that provides excellent arch support and is at the same time very comfortable to wear, then you are probably searching for the Spenco polysorb total support. As the name suggests, Spenco polysorb total support provides total support to your feet to prevent over pronation and thus eliminate the occurrence of pain due to this.
Spenco Polysorb Total Support System
Let us now review what makes the Spenco Polysorb total support such a superior product that makes it worthwhile to spend so much on it.
First, we will look at the support provided to the arch. The support part of the Spenco polysorb total support is made of semi rigid plastic material so that it can provide support while at the same time is a little flexible to provide comfort. The material can also be heat molded to alter the arch dimension to custom fit to your feet and provide increased support and comfort to the feet. The arch support ends at the heel and has a heel cup to provide support to the heel also thereby preventing too much roll of the heel area. This will also prevent over pronation to a certain extent.
While the Spenco Polysorb Total support has been designed with providing complete arch support, the designers have also concentrated on providing maximum comfort for the wearer of the support. The cushioning of the support is made of a foam covering that provides a soft feel to the support and brings comfort to the wearer. Near the front of the total support, the foam type is more bulky to reduce the stress on the ball of the feet and provide adequate comfort.
Similarly at the rear portion too, the Spenco Polysorb total support has been designed with a unique cushioning system termed the 3 Pod System to help improve comfort of the support and to limit over pronation and to lift the stress on weight bearing areas of the foot.
While purchasing the Spenco Polysorb Total support, you can pick them up according to the sizes mentioned. Use them in the shoe to check its fit and if it does not fit properly, you might have to trim it a bit. But, ensure that you are not over zealously trimming it removing away the unique support features especially in the heel areas. If you are looking at heat molding the support, there are chances that there might be shrinkage if you are not following detailed instructions.
One unique disadvantage that some users experienced on using the Spenco Polysorb Total support system is that it gives off a squeaking sound when used in shoes that contain EVA soles. One recommendation to help get rid of this sound is to either change your shoes or to simply use talcum powder in between.
