The Pedistep Regular and Fashion orthotics do not require trimming. They simply sit on top of the factory insole of whatever shoe you are putting it in.
Sometimes, it may be necessary to trim the front edge of the Pedistep Active (full length) orthotic so that it fits snuggly into your shoe. The trimming process is quite simple if you follow the steps below.
To trim the Pedistep Active orthotic you will need a biro pen, or felt tip marker and a pair of scissors.
If you don’t feel confident in trimming the Pedistep Active orthotic to fit in your shoe, a shoe repair store, or cobbler should be able to fit them to your shoes for you.
Step 1
Remove the factory fitted insole from the shoes.
Step 2
Insert the Pedistep Active orthotic into the shoe to check it will fit without trimming.
Step 2 Continued
If the orthotic is too long, you will not be able get the orthotic to fit into the shoe the heel part of the orthotic will stick out of the shoe, or when you press the orthotic into the shoe, the heel portion of the orthotic will crease. In either case, you will need to trim the orthotic.
Step 3
If trimming is required, take the left foot factory fitted insole and right foot Pedistep Active orthotic, position them so that the bottom surface of both are pressed together.
Step 4
Take the left foot factory fitted insole and right foot Pedistep Active orthotic, position them so that the bottom surface of both are pressed together.
Step 4 Continued
With the bottom surfaces still pressed together, hold the insole and Pedistep Active orthotic vertically and gently tap them down a level surface until the heel of the insole and the heel of the Pedistep Active orthotic are level.
Step 5
While keeping the insole and Pedistep Active orthotic together lay them down on a firm level surface with the Pedistep Active orthotic on the bottom and the insole on top. The Pedistep orthotic should be longer than the insole. Use a thin biro pen to trace around the factory insole.
Step 5 Continued
Remove the factory insole and check the marked line is clearly visible.
Step 6
Trim back the Pedistep Active Orthotic with a pair of scissors, taking care to follow the drawn line.
Step 7
Insert the trimmed Pedistep Active Orthotic into the shoe to confirm it now fits.
Step 7 Continued
Insert the trimmed Pedistep Active Orthotic into the shoe to confirm it now fits.
Step 8
To trim the opposite Pedistep Active Orthotic, bring them together so that the heel and arch portions are aligned.
Step 8 Continued
To trim the opposite Pedistep Active Orthotic, bring them together so that the heel and arch portions are aligned.
Step 9
Trace around the front of the trimmed Pedistep Active Orthotic
Step 10
Trim around the Pedistep Active Orthotic
Step 11
insert the trimmed Pedistep Active Orhtotic into the shoe and check that it fits
Step 11 Continued
insert the trimmed Pedistep Active Orhtotic into the shoe and check that it fits
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