OMG you guys! What perfect timing to bring this thread back up!

I consulted on a patient today who had a classic Morton's foot, with a profoundly dropped 2nd met head and the associated ills.

She had the intense orthotics and the intense shoes... but her over-all leg posture was excellent, especially barefoot.

She wasn't my patient, so I couldn't tell her "do the exact opposite of what you've been doing, and change it soon!" but I gave her a couple websites and strongly suggested she take a look at them.

I used to work closely with a podiatrist who was very anti-surgery. He inspired me and he taught me so much. Working with his patients was a joy, because he let me get creative with treatments and was always willing to teach me, to the point of letting me accompany patients to their appointments with him.

Feet are amazing and beautiful things, and given their 'druthers, they will work! Don't be afraid to try stuff. You'll know pretty quickly if it is going to help you or hinder you.