High arches in teenagers can place increased pressure through the heel and forefoot, often leading to discomfort, instability, or fatigue during everyday activities and sports. Dr Insole’s custom-made orthotics are designed to support the natural shape of a high-arched foot, helping to improve load distribution, stability, and comfort during growth.
Why should teenagers with high arches wear orthotics?
✔ Improves pressure balance across the foot
✔ Reduces heel and forefoot overload
✔ Increases comfort for walking, standing, and sport
✔ Improves stability and balance
✔ Helps reduce the risk of ankle sprains
✔ Supports feet during growth and development
✔ Helps active teens stay comfortable and active
Understanding high arches during adolescence
In teenagers with high arches, it is common for less than the full surface of the foot to contact the floor. While this may not always cause immediate symptoms, it can result in higher pressure being concentrated through specific areas such as the heel, forefoot, or outer edge of the foot.
During periods of growth and increased activity, this uneven load distribution can sometimes place additional strain on areas like the heel or the metatarsals, as forces are not shared evenly across the foot. Changes in posture, coordination, or endurance may also be noticed during sport or prolonged activity.
Supporting comfort and load distribution as teenagers grow
Custom orthotic insoles are designed to work with the shape of a high-arched foot, helping to increase contact where appropriate and improve how pressure is distributed during standing and movement. Rather than altering foot structure, the aim is to provide support that complements natural movement.
Where recommended, orthotics are tailored to the individual and reviewed as growth and activity levels change, helping teenagers remain comfortable, active, and confident throughout adolescence.
Assessment tailored to each teenager with high arches
At Dr Insole, we take a personalised approach when assessing teenagers with high arches. High-arched feet often have reduced contact with the ground, meaning the midfoot may contribute less during standing and walking. This can influence how load is transferred through the foot during everyday movement and activity.
During assessment, we look at how the foot behaves in motion, including whether the foot tends to roll inwards or outwards to compensate for reduced midfoot contact. Understanding these patterns helps us identify areas that may be experiencing increased pressure or reduced support.