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April 29, 2026foot pain newsorthopedic footwear

New Senior Gait Study Makes Stability More Than a Comfort Story

A new senior gait study strengthens the case for footwear that improves stability and confidence, not just softness. That gives older adults and caregivers a better lens for comparing support options.

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25 Apr VALSOLE Research Desk foot pain news

Consumer Reports Gives OTC Orthotics a Clearer 2026 Baseline

Consumer Reports’ latest orthotics test helps buyers separate cheap cushioning from meaningful support. The bigger story is that OTC inserts are now being judged on comfort, sta...

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23 Apr VALSOLE Research Desk foot pain news

Supportive Footwear Is Becoming a Pain-Relief Tool

Recent podiatry coverage is reframing supportive footwear as a practical pain-relief tool, not just a comfort upgrade. That shift matters because it changes how shoppers compare...

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26 Mar VALSOLE Research Desk foot pain news

Supportive Footwear Is the Standout Foot-Pain Story

A major March foot-health story reinforced one of the clearest buying signals in the category: supportive footwear is increasingly being treated as a practical pain-management t...

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