Written Testimonials

I purchased a pair back in September. My feet had been hurting for about 7 years. I came across Forward Arch at Los Angeles County fair. After talking to the salesman for about twenty minutes he took an impression of feet. He put a pair of Forward Arch’s in my shoes and told me to walk around. My feet felt great.

I took them home and started wearing them every day. I won’t lie it took about a month to get use to them. Then after that it was great, now I can stand for long periods of time without my heels hurting. And my knees don’t hurt anymore. I’m so glad I made the investment of buying them. Don’t waste your time with those places like Happy Feet. I’m definitely going back for another pair so I don’t have to keep switching them from one pair of shoes to another.

Victor G. – Highland, CA – Yelp Review

My name is Connie, and I am a Myofascial Release/Crainosacral Therapist. I operate an extremely busy practice in Safford, AZ. I am also a marathon runner and have been running for over 30 years. I suffer from having flat feet and have always worn some type of arch support or custom made orthotic, with little or no success. I discovered Forward Arch while visiting our state fair and was fitted with orthotics that day. The whole concept of orthotics made so much more sense to me after that day. Since, I have worn mt orthotics everyday for the past 2 years and after taking a second imprint, I could visibly see the changes my feet have made. I continue to run approximately 60 plus miles per week, without pain. I decided to offer this service and product to my patients and have seen dramatic changes in my patients. One of my patients with cerebral palsy was fitted and since, his gait has much improved. Another diabetic patient of mine fund that she had experienced increased circulation to her lower extremities and more stability. My husband, who suffers from low back and neck pain, is also finding relief from his orthotics. One of my post-polio patients was recently fitted, and she was completely excited to feel the difference in her feet, legs, and back. Today, I fitted a patient who has been experiencing chronic knee pain and was told that the only answer would be surgery. After fitting her with the orthotics, she couldn’t believe how much better her knee and feet felt. She simply stated, “I feel grounded”. I am seeing and hearing more and more positive results from the use and recommendation from this custom fit orthotcis. I feel blessed to be given this opportunity yo help so many people using Forward Arch orthotics, as they are making such a difference by giving people a better quality of life. Thanks you so much for making such an awesome product.

Connie G. – MFR Therapist – Safford, AZ

It has been a year since I have been wearing Forward Arch Orthotics. Some shoes and boots work better than others because of the way the orthotics fit inside your shoe. I was a skeptic. They work. I have less issues now. I can be on my feet all day and not feel so worn out. I have a lot less pain. I was taking Alieve each day like the TV commercials just to make it through the day. I am recovering from a partially torn achilles tendon from a year ago. The elevation of my arch reduces the stress on the achilles I’ve been told. The initial discomfort for the first 3 to 4 weeks was worth it. Your feet must adjust and it takes time. I plan on visiting the booth at the Ventura County Fair to get another pair.

Dean K. – Oxnard, CA – Yelp Review

I rarely write reviews but these helped me so much that I had to share. I suffer from extremely high arch and pronated feet. I had gone to two different podiatrists and neither were able to help me. The first one made me some $400 orthotics that were made from a mold of my feet. These were extremely uncomfortable and after wearing for 6 months, my feet were no better. The second doc just added some cotton to the orthotics and charged me another $85. I had to get a disabled parking permit and was walking with a cane. I could not go barefoot in my house and always had to wear the shoes with the uncomfortable orthotics — even to go from my room to the bathroom.

I saw the forward arch orthotics at the San Diego fair and figured that I had nothing to lose since there was a guarantee. I wear an 8.5 men’s shoe and I purchased the size XII W. At first it felt as though I was walking on a walnut under the ball of my foot. I was told that that sensation would go away within a few days to a few weeks. Within a week they felt pretty good. It has now been 7 weeks and I don’t use the cane. I am able to walk around all day with little discomfort. I do wear the forward arch orthotics in my shoes wherever I go but I am now able to walk around barefoot or with flip-flops in my house and I have no pain (I used to get heel pain and pain on the sides of my feet when I went barefoot for even a few minutes). The new orthotics have trained my feet! I feel like I have a new lease on life.

The customer service has been great. The guy called me back within a day of leaving a message. I thought that I needed a larger size on one foot and I was sent another immediately. As it turns out, I didn’t need it and will send it back.

Thank you!

Ted M. – San Diego, CA – Yelp Review

I have used Forward Arch inserts in my shoes for over a year now. I can’t live without them now. I have suffered with back pain for 25 years. I have used chiropractors and acupuncture which helps but was always temporary. I wish I would of known about Forward Arch before. They are not worn out after a year. The only down side is that for the first 2 days of buying them your feet hurt like hell but once I got passed that everything is great. I still have hurt my back after purchasing them from a strenuous job. But the arch supports get my back straight and pain free. 5 stars. And thank you.

C A H. – Carpinteria, CA – Yelp Review

All I have to say is you and feet will thank him. The min I stood up and the syaidic nerve pain was gone instantly. Just amazing. Worth the weeks of pain to get used to them

Chris O. – Los Angeles, CA – Yelp Review

I am skeptical to say the least about products like these but its been 3 weeks and my back pain has been reduced significantly. I’ve listened to all the technical mumbo jumbo from Dan and did the little push test and didn’t believe it but so far…I am sold! Hips, lower back and feet don’t hurt hardly as much as they did prior to these.

Greg W. – Heber City, UT – Yelp Review

I have been using these for about 6 years, and cannot recommend them enough.

I was diagnosed with plantar’s fasciitis about 8 years ago and tendonitis in my ankles about a year later. Naturally, I went to the pharmacy and tried the over the counter inserts and remedies available there. When those didn’t work, I special ordered foam and hard plastic inserts, support socks, silicone arch supports – you name it – from a specialty foot website/shop. Nothing really made things any better. I bought special (read: ugly) shoes designed with my particular foot conditions in mind. I was still in pain after walking just a block or two. My podiatrist was at the point of ordering cortisone injections for me, because of the constant pain. I was hesistant to go that route, but at that point, I was getting desperate…

Then, I came across Forward Arch at the L.A. County Fair. I know what you’re thinking. Really? Orthotics the fair? Like, the same place where they sell the Sham-wow & the Slap Chop? Trust me, I was plenty skeptical. But, like I said, I was desperate.

So, I sat down for a fitting. This was important, because a right fit was really important & let me tell you why. They explained to me that tradional orthotics and foam inserts support your “broken” arch. Its in the position that causes pain & it misaligned. The Forward Arch supports your arch in the position that it SHOULD BE IN. The other things are like putting a cast on your broken leg in the broken position, rather than putting it in the position it needs to be to heal itself THEN slapping the cast on it. Duh. Makes sense, right? Yeah.

So, I paid for them and, true to their instructions, it did hurt for the first two weeks or so of use. It is important to build your tolerance to them slowly. Its like trying to run a marathon on your first training run. Not gonna happen. But if you slowly ease into it, your body/feet get used to being in the new, supportive position and over a very short period of time, you start to notice your feet don’t hurt as much when you get out of bed first thing in the morning. You can walk more than a block or two without limping. You don’t need to ice your feet after walking around the mall.

Now that I’ve been using them so long, I can’t remember what its like to be without them, and luckily, I don’t have to. Let me tell you what I can do now that I couldn’t before: I can RUN a 5k! I can WALK twice that. Easy. I don’t have to worry about ice or stretching or arnica gel. Even better: I don’t have to use them everyday anymore. I can wear heels to work (without the orthotics) and not be limping by the time I get home. I just put them in whatever flats/athleticshoes/boots that I can fit them in & I’m good to go.

If you’re not sure, just try it. You don’t have a lot to lose. I imagine if you’re reading this review, you’re at the point where you’re desperate, too. At most, you have a couple of hundred dollars to lose. At best, you can stop thinking about & experiencing pain that keeps you from doing the things you want to do in your life because it won’t be an issue anymore.

Comelona S. – Pasadena, CA – Yelp Review

I purchased these on 10/23/07 at the Arizona state fair. I had a bunion and hammertoe surgery on both feet this past February and April. I have had constant pain in the bunion area that felt like a sharp rock every time I took a step leaving me unable to walk barefooted.

I had difficulty getting out of bed in the morning due to the pain and my lower back was always hurting. When I put the orthotics on at the fair, I immediately had no pain. I have worn them all day long since the fair and have since been able to walk barefooted in the morning without pain. I can tell that my foot posture is already changing. I never thought I would find anything to get rid of the pain.

God truly answered my prayers when I found Forward Arch. In three days these orthotics have changed my outlook on life and walking!

Thanks again

Lane – Phoenix, AZ

I received my forward arches at the Maricopa County fair in Phoenix, AZ. I have cerebral palsy, arthritis, and tendinitis. I wear my forward arches everyday. My back pain is now gone, I no longer have pain between my shoulders.

My balance is better. I can now walk in the store without using my mobility cart. The forward arch has given me back my ability to walk without pain.

Thank you

Nyla – Phoenix, AZ

I have enjoyed tennis all my life but at 68 I was going to hang it up because of foot pain. You saved my (tennis) life.

I still have the usual aches and pains, but not foot pain.

Thanks to you and your FORWARD ARCH.

Your friend

Gary – Leech Lake, Minnesota

Since I am wearing orthotics fitted for my feet by Daniel Morong at “Forward Arch” I have stopped using my cane.

People that know me well including my wife say my face looks better and is not signaling pain. Also they can see I’m standing taller not bent over.

I’m walking with an improved gait “faster and not walking with shorter extensions of my legs.” My feet hardly feel anything from the orthotic inserts.

I surely would recommend these orthotics to anyone!

Frank Herbert

I love my orthotics and wear them everyday and they have made my 6 LONG YEARS of foot pain completely go away, after four foot surgeries they are a miracle! Thank you so much in advance for your help in this matter.

Amy – Victorville, CA

Dan, after years of working next to you at different fairs, I finally tried the orthondics. Because I’m on my feet for 10 to 12 hours a day, it was a miracle that after wearing them for a short time, my pain was gone. Thank you so much. 

Dirk – The Candyman

My wife and I came in to see you at the AV Fair. My wife is in a wheel chair due to neuropathy from her diabetes and a pin in her ankle to help her roll over. She also wears cast orthotics.

I myself have dealt with Huntington Disease for 30 years. We both have balance issues, foot pain and back pain.

My wife tried on your Froward Arch Corrective Orthotics and had immediately pain relief and greatly improved balance and stability. She didn’t need help getting out of the chair! Also, my foot and back pain were gone and after standing on the orthotics the 15 seconds. My shaking and uncontrolled movements had dissipated by 80%! I could walk without feeling like I was going to fall.

Thank you so much for your help.

My husband and I were at the Newport Boat Show, R.I. past fall. We walked by the Forward Arch Booth and decided to stop. Thank Goodness. I was experiencing severe pain in my right foot from Plantar Fasciitis. I had the pain since March, 2009 and it increased over the Summer. The pain was pervasive and caused other pain in my legs, hips and lower back because I was compensating by walking differently.

I am very happy to say that after purchasing the insert, I started having immediate results. Today, my heel is at and 95%. I don’t have lower back pain or other leg/hip pains. Just prior to the Boat Show, a therapist told me that I would have the pain for the rest of my life. I am happy to say that your product proved her wrong. I am planning to stop by and talk to her about your product…so that she can refer others to Forward Arch.

Thank you so much! I am very happy with the Forward Arch, feel lucky that I happened to be across your booth, and believe that the cost of the product was well worth it. Now in the mornings, I can leap to the floor and not worry about excruciating pain jetting from my foot up to my leg. I can go through the day without nagging foot, leg and back pain, which makes life enjoyable again.”

Leslie – Weston, MA

I saw you at the Ventura County Fair and my husband purchased my inserts for me. The only thing I can say is: OMG OMG OMG OMG.

I now can get up from a chair without any pains in my knees. I put my shoes on in the morning and am pain free all day, thank you so much. This is the greatest invented product ever. I highly recommend this to all who suffer from pain in knees, legs, back and feet. God Bless you both.

Hazel Gastil

I was in an auto accident and had a broken ankle. For over 10 years I have tried all types of orthotics. Since I tried the Forward Arch® orthotics, my ankle pain has disappeared. I am a Type 2 diabetic, I have found that Forward Arch® orthotics for diabetics such as myself have been very effective.

If you have ongoing knee, hip, back, or shoulder problems, you probably need Forward Arch® Corrective Orthotics. Please feel free to call 858-457-8300. We specialize in non-force Chiropractic.

Doctor Cary Wilkins – San Diego