ABOUT
ABOUT
ABOUT
Lukas Marble, C. Ped
Lukas Marble, C. Ped
About seven years ago while working at a custom ski boot shop in Aspen, I made myself my first pair of orthotics. After a week of wearing them in my shoes, I noticed the usual end-of-day foot soreness disappearing. My knees, hips, and back quickly followed suit.
Soon after, I started walking differently. I felt more balanced and lighter on my feet. My shoe soles weren't wearing down the way they used to. I even started doing leg day again.
The performance benefits were even more significant. I began to run faster, experience less fatigue, and feel far more powerful everywhere from mountain bike trails to the rec league softball field. Friends who I fit with orthotics echoed these results.
About seven years ago while working at a custom ski boot shop in Aspen, I made myself my first pair of orthotics. After a week of wearing them in my shoes, I noticed the standard end-of-day foot soreness disappearing. My knees, hips, and back quickly followed suit.
Soon after, I started walking differently. I felt more balanced and lighter on my feet. My shoe soles weren't wearing down the way they used to. I even started running and doing leg day at the gym again.
While my job at the time was to sell custom ski boots (and upsell helmets, bags, $400 boot heaters and as many pairs of ski socks as possible), I instead began convincing my customers to buy orthotics for their everyday shoes. The feedback was astounding, especially from those who had sunk thousands into prescription orthotics in the past.
In recent years, I've learned that custom orthotics are standard among athletes at the highest levels. Your favorite football player wears them. So does your favorite tennis player, basketball player, golfer, etc.
I've also learned that below the professional level, athletes hardly even know that custom orthotics are an option. Maybe that's because of the price tag, which typically falls between $400 and $600 and can get into the thousands. Maybe it's because of the stigma that orthotics are only for people with some sort of "problem."
I believe that custom orthotics are the single most overlooked piece of athletic gear that exists, and that is why I started 100% Orthotics. My goal is to fit as many people as possible at a price they can afford - and whether you're a college linebacker or a retiree looking to slam shots on the pickleball court, I guarantee I can help you.
While my job at the time was to sell custom ski boots (and upsell helmets, bags, $400 boot heaters and as many pairs of ski socks as possible), I instead began convincing my customers to buy orthotics for their everyday shoes. The feedback was astounding, especially from those who had sunk thousands into prescription orthotics in the past.
In recent years, I've learned that custom orthotics are standard among athletes at the highest levels. Your favorite football player wears them. So does your favorite tennis player, basketball player, golfer, etc.
I've also learned that below the professional level, athletes hardly even know that custom orthotics are an option. Maybe that's because of the price tag, which typically falls between $400 and $600 and can get into the thousands. Maybe it's because of the stigma that orthotics are only for people with some sort of "problem."
I believe that custom orthotics are the single most overlooked piece of athletic gear that exists, and that is why I started 100% Orthotics. My goal is to fit as many people as possible at a price they can afford - and whether you're a college linebacker or a retiree looking to slam shots on the pickleball court, I guarantee I can help you.