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Slimflex Simple

Discussion in 'General Issues and Discussion Forum' started by RobinP, Aug 25, 2010.

  1. RobinP

    RobinP Well-Known Member


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    Just wondered if anyone has used these

    http://www.algeos.com/acatalog/Slimflex_Simple_Insoles.html

    On the screen, they look OK and with many nice features. At £4.95 +VAT it seems like a pretty good OTC device for little money. Resemble one of the Interpod range?

    Anyone with any experience of them? What are they made from - looks like EVA

    Robin
     
  2. Lizzy1so

    Lizzy1so Active Member

    I use them a lot, they are compatable with a lots of add on features, have a high level of patient compliance and will last, with reasonable use and weight!, for about 3/4 months, this means they are particularly good if it is a short term problem. Algeos will also make top covers from materials in their catalogue ( extra £ and comes on a roll).
     
  3. blacksmith

    blacksmith Member

    They are a very cost effective device and can be heat moulded and renforced with what ever density eva to provide a cheaper alternative to a fully moulded device. They can be used for a simple chair side device by using algeos pre wedge. The only draw back seems to be the covering material.
     
  4. RobinP

    RobinP Well-Known Member

    Just my own feedback now having used a couple.

    Heel cup is quite wide and therefore not ideal for fitting into narrow heeled shoes or anti pronation trainers. Kids ones also too wide for the average girls Mary Jane style shoe

    Arch is quite aggressive proximally which in some cases is great but not really suitable for the very low arched feet. At the price, if you grind out a plantar fascia groove and it is still not right, it is no great loss

    Good first ray infill and 1st met cut out

    Flat base is great for being able to finish wedging additions neatly without a grinder

    Wouldn't want to have to use them all the time but I keep them in the cupboard for the times when I absolutely have to get something on someone's feet and i don't want to waste £20-£25 on a device that may only be used for 1 week.

    Robin
     
  5. blacksmith

    blacksmith Member

    In practice we have found in our department that they are good at capturing the shape of the foot longitudinally but not as good for capturing the cross section of the foot. As you say the heel cup is wide which can be supported by the addition of Eva supports. Some patients will always require casted devices.
     
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