Key Goals
Soccer Orthotic Design
The Fore2Feet soccer orthotic has many objectives to enhance performance by improving power transfer, balance, agility, and proprioception (awareness of where your feet are). We also set as a primary goal to prevent injury and protect high stress foot areas. The orthotic is built with a lower profile to minimize bulk and friction with the soccer cleat. Of course, durability and effective moisture management is key to reducing wear and odor.
Foot Pathologies Orthotics Can Help Prevent in Soccer Players
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Foot Pathology
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How Orthotics Help Prevent It
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Plantar Fasciitis
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Provides arch support and cushioning to reduce strain on the plantar fascia.
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Achilles Tendinitis
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Adds slight heel lift and improves foot alignment to reduce tension on the Achilles tendon.
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Metatarsalgia
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Redistributes pressure away from the forefoot to reduce ball-of-foot pain.
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Turf Toe
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Limits excessive toe dorsiflexion through forefoot support.
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Shin Splints (MTSS)
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Controls overpronation and absorbs shock to reduce stress on the tibia.
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Sever’s Disease
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In youth players, heel cushioning and alignment reduce stress on the growth plate.
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Stress Fractures (Foot)
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Improves load distribution and shock absorption, lowering bone stress in metatarsals.
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Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)
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Supports the arch to reduce overload on the tibialis posterior tendon.
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Heel Spurs
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Reduces heel impact and fascia tension to prevent inflammation that contributes to spurs.
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Hallux Limitus/Rigidus
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Orthotics with forefoot rocker or support reduce joint motion and relieve pressure on big toe.
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Sesamoiditis
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Offloads pressure from the sesamoid bones under the big toe joint.
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Overpronation
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Corrects gait mechanics and alignment to prevent multiple downstream pathologies.
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Supination (Underpronation)
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Adds lateral support and cushioning to absorb shock and reduce injury risk.
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Unique Design Characteristics
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Goal
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Purpose/Benefit
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Enhance power transfer
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Improves propulsion and efficiency during play
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Improve balance and agility
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Supports quick direction changes and stability
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Increase proprioception
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Heightens awareness of foot positioning for better control
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Prevent injury
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Protects high-stress areas of the foot from overuse and impact
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Minimize bulk and friction
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Ensures comfort and fit within soccer cleats
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Durability
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Extends product lifespan during rigorous use
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Effective moisture management
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Reduces wear and odor for lasting freshness
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Contoured arch support
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Custom to player’s foot shape
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Heel cup
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Provides stability and control
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Slight metatarsal pad (if needed)
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Helps offload forefoot pressure
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Rearfoot posting
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Controls excessive pronation/supination
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Forefoot wedge (varus or valgus)
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Corrects alignment
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Low-profile design
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Ensures minimal bulk to maintain cleat fit
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Features and Benefits
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Layer
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Recommended Material
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Notes
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Top cover
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Microsuede, antimicrobial fabric
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Wicks moisture, reduces friction
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Cushioning
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Thin EVA, Poron (1–3 mm)
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Absorbs shock without bulk
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Shell
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Fore2Feet’s Proprietary 3-D Printing
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Thing yet strong for performance and arch support
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Bottom Layer
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Low friction or grip-enhancing material
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prevents sliding inside the cleat
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Customization
- Based on the Fore2Feet foot scan
- Analyze gait and pressure points (e.g., during sprinting, cutting)
- Optional: Add features for known issues (e.g., heel spur pad, sesamoid relief)
Ideal Users Condition
- Plantar fasciitis
- Shin splints
- Flat feet or high arches
- Previous foot/ankle injuries
- Anterior knee pain
