Some runners will tell you that you need Orthotics because you don't run "straight". Beware of just rushing out and getting them, check out the facts first.
Orthotics will make you a more efficient runner and lower the risks of injuries if you have bio-mechanically unsound feet.
This is not a hard and fast rule as many runners who have bio-mechanically unsound feet can run quite successfully without injuries. Factors such as distance, running surface, and your running style in general also have to be taken into account.
Modern running shoe technology does help. If your feet pronate excessively, and because of that you get injuries such as plantar fascitis, shin splints and knee pain, then you may need Orthotics.
But there are many other causes for these injuries and not just foot bio-mechanics. Also getting the right shoe for you will sort out most problems and this should be your first option before considering orthotics. Get help from running shoe specialists to get the right shoe.
Orthotics are not very comfortable things to wear. They can be relatively expensive, and the real hassle with them is that they take quite a lot of time to get used to. If you need them then you obviously have to persevere with them, and it may take up to 8 weeks for you to get used to them.
It is definitely not something you try as a quick fix, and should really be your last resort. Do not try and use orthotics shortly before a race; you will definitely suffer the consequences.
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