After 5 weeks of getting used to my Four Arches arch supports I never want to take them off. I had some minor back pain due to a sciatic nerve issue but that’s not why I bought the supports. My back pain disappeared along with some hip issues however the real reason I brought the arch supports is for a bunion that’s developing on my foot that will take a while to see if it disappears…but I feel very good in my supports and I’m very glad I met Four Arches at the Orange County Fair. Lori G. – Fullerton, CA – Yelp Review

I have enjoyed Tennis all my life, but at age 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 four arches orthotics. Gary D. – Leech Lake, MN 2/20/2022

My name is Connie, and I am a Myofascial Release/Craniosacral 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 four arches 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 my orthotics every day 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 orthotics.

I feel blessed to be given this opportunity to help so many people using Four Arches 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 10/15/2018

I have been flat footed my whole life. Back, leg, & foot pain, I figured, were just my lot in life. I was tossed out of the Navy because of my feet!

I met this dude @ the FAIR in Ventura, CA. Was I skeptical? Heck yes! He said: “Walk around the fair and see what you think.” He put them in my flip flops! Two hours on pavement in the summer heat of July, and I was on a freak’in CLOUD! Laid down $250.00 on the spot! Later on, one of them had cracked. I called him up. He said: Send them in and we’ll give you a brand new set! I said: NO WAY! I’m not spending another DAY without those darn things! “I get that! No problem” said the fellow from four arches. We’ll send it along without the return”. “Fair enough”, said I, and send me another set too! Two days later, boom! In the mail!!!! That was 4 years ago! I’m still floating. THANKS Four Arches!

My life is different now that the pain is gone. SO different! Charles K. – Paso Robles, CA – Yelp Review

I have had bunions for 20 years and can hardley walk. I came across Four Arches at the Crow Wing County Fair and was very skeptical since I have purchased $1,000's worth of inserts through the years and nothing has worked. I decided to have Andy fit my feet and give his orthotics a shot. He explained that due to my severity of bunions and the years that I have had them that it could take 4-6 weeks to break in the inserts and he was correct, it took me 5 weeks. After 4 months of wearing Four Arches Orthotics, some of my toes have started to straighten out and the pain has greatly decreased to the point that I can walk every day. These are worth for more than the few hundred that I paid.
Suzzane - Wadena, MN

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 Four Arches. In three days these orthotics have changed my outlook on life and walking!
Thanks again Lane – Phoenix, AZ

I am a former U.S. Army medic. Medical-wise I may have not seen it at all, but I have seen enough. I spent 10 years in the medical field and have never seen a product like yours. It relieved my sciatic nerve pain that I have dealt with ever since 2005. It also fixed various other pains in my body.
The very first day that I wore them I had increased energy and I felt like I was 10 years younger. All the other orthotics that I have tried over the years never fixed the problem. They only masked the symptoms. This includes doctor prescribed orthotics. This product really does what it says it will do. You are very good at your job, and really care about fixing the problem and relieving the patient’s pain. You spend the time to make sure that these orthotics really fit me. Maybe you should be wearing the white lab coat? In any case, this product is well worth the investment, which is considerably less than the custom made orthotics that usually do not work.
As a bonus, these orthotics have a better warranty than my car. I highly recommend them to anyone who wants to get out of pain or to anyone who wants to avoid getting the additional pain that advancing age has in store for us. Vince – Former U.S. Army Medic

We want to thank Andy for giving my husband freedom to walk. Jerry has been a type 1 diabetic for 24 years.
We work many fairs and Jerry was pretty much confined to our booth. Within seconds of wearing four arches orthotics, Jerry was walking without pain. Now I can’t keep him in our booth. At night I used to tell Jerry nothing could be as cold as his feet and still be alive. Now his feet are always warm, his circulation has increased thus saving him from an up coming amputation. That word is no longer in our vocabulary.
We could go on forever. How does one say thank you for a new life? Thank you, Andy. Thank you, Four Arches.
Jerry & Charleen C.

Andy, after years of working next to you at different fairs, I finally tried the orthotics 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 8/20/2021

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 Four Arches 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.

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 G.

It has been a year since I have been wearing four arches 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 four arches 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 Four Arches 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 got these at the fair last year because my feet hurt. Now, a year later I am returning to get a second pair so I don’t have to switch inserts when I switch shoes. They are the best thing to happen to feet all year!
Geoffrey B. – Long Beach, CA – Yelp Review

All I have to say is you and feet will thank him. The min I stood up and the sciatic 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 have been using these orthotic inserts since 2011! I work in a manufacturing facility 12-14 hrs a shift. I work on concrete floors, stairs, and vertical ladders. Prior to utilizing the four arches solutions, I would last 4-6 hrs on the floor before I was in pain. This telegraphed to my knees, hip, back, and neck.
I was taking 800mg of pain killers three times a day. Now, I don’t even worry about breaking in new shoes! I hadn’t been able to walk barefoot in 15 years. After @ 12 months of using four arches, I built up the muscle tone back into the ball of my foot and base of my heel. Now I can walk barefoot, or wear flip flops all day long! This is an awesome system of products and service! Don C. – Port Hueneme, CA – Yelp Review

So meet these guys at the fair and was my friend was talked into getting them. After we got home she had me try them, sarcastically i said I could put a rock in my shoe and be uncomfortable too. After a short 5 minute walk she had me sit down for a minute and told me to stand up, a task not easy as i have a bad back and a knee replacement that didn’t go so well. What usually takes me 10 seconds to get up on a good day, shocked me that it only took 1/2 a second, as i smoothly stood to my full height without the wobbling, trying to avoid pain “twists and leans”.
I was sold and went the next day to get a pair for myself. Though to this day my feet are still sore by the end of the day, “up on feet 10 hours a day” my back and knee pain are considerably less. One day I absently was wearing sandals, and it actually took me about 4 hours before I as “why am I hurting so bad?” Oh ya! Put the shoes with inserts on and within a short bit back settled down. I am not saying they are for everyone, but if you are anything like me, and searching for a option to help. Give it a shot, I hope things work out for you too. Jesse B. – Santa Ana, CA – Yelp Review

I received my four 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 four arches has given me back my ability to walk without pain.
Thank you Nyla – Phoenix, AZ

Yesterday I attended the Imperial County mid-winter fair.  Since I can remember I have always had trouble with my feet to the point where the pain controlled me. Sports were just a dream, and doctors only sent me to other doctors. For the first time in a long time when I tried the arches, I was able to experience the magic of not having pain in every step. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to enjoy the physical activity of walking again. Ashley – El Centro

My daughter and I each purchased a pair of your Orthotics at the Del Mar Fair Show. I would have never believed it, my very pronounced limp from the severe fracture of my left foot is 95% gone and my back and hips feel great. I was doing some gardening this morning when I squatted down to pull some weeds. Imagine my surprise when I suddenly realized at the age of 61 that I was squatting, something I haven’t able to do for 15 years or so. Even more amazing was that I was able to get back up without even thinking about it. Thank you very, very much for convincing us to try your product is, at least for us, truly amazing.” William – Temecula, CA

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 Four Arches® orthotics, my ankle pain has disappeared. I am a Type 2 diabetic, I have found that Four Arches® orthotics for diabetics such as myself have been very effective. If you have ongoing knee, hip, back, or shoulder problems, you probably need Four Arches® Corrective Orthotics. 
Doctor Cary Wilkins – San Diego

I recently purchased a pair of your orthotics at our local fair. I am a police officer and have struggled with arch pain for years. I am thoroughly impressed with your product and would like to say “Thanks!!” The orthotic I purchased is a hard plastic material. During the sales presentation you showed me a cream insert, which was “more rubbery”. You did not that one available at the time, however you mentioned that after a period of time if I would like to switch to the rubbery/softer version that would not be a problem. After several months, I believe I would be better suited with that one. I need a bit more support and a little more give from the insert. Therefore, please advise me in the process on doing so. Again, I thank you for creating this wonderful product and I look forward to several more pairs and many more years of use!!
Dan B – Police Officer, California

Andy, Thanks so much for being at the Duluth Sport Show. I have tried so many orthotics (I have spent $1,000,s) throughout the years without any relief from my foot & ankle pain. 
I looked at your booth and was telling myself it will not work like the others but boy was I wrong. After watching your demo (You were the 1st person that has actually explained why my feet hurt and how it has been affecting my back, you should be wearing a white coat) I decided to let you do the weight bearing imprint and custom fit the orthotics to my feet.
As soon as I stood up I could feel the difference, I was more balanced and my back pain went away immediately.
It did take me 3 weeks to break them in following your detailed instructions and now I am in them all day and can stand for 8 hours at work WITHOUT PAIN!
Thanks again to you and four arches for getting me out of my pain.
Cheryl L - Duluth, MN 2/20/2022

I am 81 and have been having major hip, knee and back pain along with ankle pain. I met you at the Rochester Home Show and after listening about your arch supports, I decided to purchase a pair. Thanks to four arches arch supports I am able to walk without knee, back and hip pain. My feet feel so much better. I am letting all my family and friends know about your arch supports.

Karin W.  - Rochester, MN 4/25/2022

I am a Nurse, and I am on my feet all day, I purchased a pair of your orthotics at the antique show in Rochester and I love them. Just like you explained, it did take a few weeks for my feet to adjust so that I can wear them all day long. But now I can stand all day long without foot and knee pain. Thanks for educating about your product before I bought and not just trying to sell me a gimmicky product like other foot stores. You sure know what you are doing.

Brenda M. - Rochester, MN 5/10/2022

Andy, I saw you at the Winona County Fair and my husband and I purchased your inserts. The only thing I can say is OMG! I am a Nurse at Mayo Clinic, and I am on my feet for 12 hours shifts. I have been suffering from knee and low back pain for 10 years and I have tried dozens of inserts that claim to help with pain relief. After listening to you explain why those inserts do not work because they only address my symptoms and how using your insert puts my body in instant neutral alignment and addresses the cause of our pain, we decided to have you fit our feet and purchased them. I now can stand all day without any pains in my knees and my pressure is off my low back (WE FEEL GREAT). 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.
You made our day!
Carol & Bob - Winona, MN 7/10/2022

I purchased these on 7/7/2022 at the Winona County fair. I had a bunion, calluses and hammertoe along with plantar fasciitis in both feet. I have had constant pain in the bunion area and severe plantar pain for 4 years and I had difficulty getting out of bed in the morning due to the pain of the plantar fasciitis. When I put your orthotics on at the fair, I immediately had no pain and my whole body relaxed and my knees, hips and back stopped hurting. It did take me 3 weeks to break them as you explained it would and now, I can wear them all day long 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.
Andy, it is so refreshing to find a person like you that really cares about people and spends the time to fully explain your product!  you are truly an answer to my prayers. In 2 weeks, this orthotic have changed my outlook on life and walking!
Thanks again Jane – Des Moines, IA

I purchased your orthotics at the Crow Wing County Fair because I have been dealing with bunions for 20 years and was facing surgery. After you explained that bunions are misalignments of the feet, I decided to purchase a pair and boy was that the best $260 I ever spent. I am now free of my bunions and my back and knees are feeling great. Thanks for being at the fair.
Sheila S. 
Brainerd, MN

Andy, thank you so much for being at the Gold Rush. I have been suffering from hammer toes for 40 years and I was going to have surgery in the Fall, and I was probably going to lose some toes. I appreciate how you take the time to educate customers on what causes foot problems and then custom fit your arch supports to each customer. It took me 2 months to break them in as you said it would and now, I am in them all day every day. I am amazed that my hammer toe issue has greatly improved with multiple toes straightening out. You should be a doctor. Now I will not be having surgery! Thanks again for caring for your customers!
Tom B. - Mankato, MN 08/01/2022

Andy, I met you at the county fair. I am a diabetic and suffer from neuropathy in both feet with burning and pins and needles pain. After explaining that your inserts are an FDA Class 1 device safe for diabetics and because of the degree of metatarsal support they increase circulation and that it might help ease some of the neuropathy symptoms, I decided to purchase a pair. I am pleased to report that after wearing your inserts for 4 weeks the burning/pins and needles have lessened. Thank you so much for your help and the time you spent with me explaining your inserts. Finally, a purchase that really helped me!
Bob T.  - Rochester, MN 08/05/2022

Andy, you should be a doctor! I stand for 10 hours a day at my job. I bought a pair of your arch supports at the fair a few weeks ago because I have been suffering with Plantar Fasciitis and heel pain for 4 years. I have a drawer full of arch supports that I have tried all promising to get rid of my Plantar Fasciitis and they never worked, and some made it worse. You took the time to explain why these other arch supports did not work, you explained that your patented arch supports are one of the few on the market that has a true 4-6% correction that is needed to relieve plantar fasciitis, I was very skeptical because I have purchased so many arch supports these past few years but decided to purchase your arch supports because you seemed to really know what you were talking about. After wearing these for 2 weeks I woke up in tears realizing my plantar fasciitis and heel pain is gone.  You are my hero!
Janet L.  -  Brainerd, MN 08/10/2022

Yesterday I attended the Duluth winter Sports Show. The theme this year is “Experience the Magic” which is what I experienced with the sole inserts. I felt the magic of not having to walk with pain every day. Since I can remember I have always had trouble with my feet to the point where the pain controlled me with chronic Plantar Fasciitis. Sports were just a dream, and doctors only sent me to other doctors. For the first time in a long time when I tried Four Arches inserts and I was able to experience the magic of not having pain in every step. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to enjoy the physical activity of walking again. Angelia – Superior, WI 

Best thing I ever bought. The pain in my legs and knees are gone! Thank you.” John – Rochester, MN

I have been using these for about 6 years and cannot recommend them enough. I was diagnosed with planter’s fasciitis, bunions and a Hammer Toe 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 hesitant to go that route, but at that point, I was getting desperate…Then, I came across Four Arches 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 traditional orthotics and foam inserts support your “broken” arch. It's in the position that causes pain & it misaligned. Four Arches 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. It's like trying to run a marathon on your first training run. Not going to 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 it's 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 every day 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/athletics hoes/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

Good morning Mr. Johnson. My name is Dr. Michael Hogue. I saw you at your booth at the Rapid City Stock Show this last Saturday and purchased a pair of your inserts. I just wanted to tell you how absolutely wonderful my left foot feels. I felt a little like I was un-evenly because of my recent right hip replacement, so I took the insert out of my right shoe completely yesterday. That foot has never bothered me. It's always been the previously fractured foot on the left that has caused my pain. Long story short, after removal of the insert from my right shoe, I no longer feel like I'm walking lopsided because of the hip surgery and my left foot feels absolutely wonderful. Thank you so very much for your help. Should I find anyone having problems similar to mine, I will refer them to you. I'm a hospitalist at this stage of my career and I no longer have an outpatient practice, but I know so many people. I will drop your name immediately should I hear of any foot/arch problems. Thank you once again.
Rapid City, SD 02/08/2023

Andy, I am so glad I stopped at your booth at the Sport Show in WI. I have been suffering for years with bunions, hammer toes and plantar fasciitis and was facing expensive surgeries. I was very skeptical because I have spent so much money on all types of devices and inserts that were supposed to help me, but most made my feet hurt worse. After you showed me the misalignments of the feet and how they can cause these types of issues and that wearing a proper custom fitted arch support could help me, I decide to purchase a pair. You explained that it may take some time see any improvements. I followed the break-in instructions you gave me and boy, what a difference it has made already, my plantar fasciitis has gone away, and my low back is not hurting anymore. My knees feel so much better, and I just feel more balanced. You are so knowledgeable and caring and should be a doctor. No other Foot Specialist has taken the time to explain the structure of my feet. Thank you!!
Candice C.  Sparta, WI

Andy, I cannot believe the difference it makes by getting a custom fitted orthotic that has been properly measured by someone who has the medical knowledge as you. I have purchased several orthotics from places like good feet and other shoe stores and they have never helped. These are the best I ever bought. The pain in my lower back and knees are gone along with chronic my plantar fasciitis. Thank you so much for being at the Pima County Fair.” Linda – Tucson, AZ