Updated July 2026

Custom Water Orthotics: Support for Every Step, Wet or Dry

Water shoes are no longer just for water. People also walk a lot in water shoes on dry land. So custom orthotics originally designed for water now have to work equally well in both.

However, don’t assume you can simply use your everyday orthotics in your water shoes. Most custom orthotics are not waterproof and are not designed for prolonged exposure to water. Once they become saturated, they can warp, lose their shape, and no longer provide the support your feet need. If you’re spending time in or around the water, you need orthotics specifically designed for wet environments.

Foot Dynamic’s water orthotics have a nylon shell with rear foot stabilization and a full-length HDC waterproof top cover. They are designed to be wet and durable, withstanding constant immersion in water.

Do I Need Orthotics for Water Shoes?

If you have a foot that needs orthotics on dry land, you should consider getting a pair of custom orthotics for your water shoes. Why? Because your foot disorders don’t disappear when doing water sports.

Windsurfing, kayaking, rowing, fishing and rafting all put pressure on your foot just like walking or cycling; those sports just put pressure on your foot in different ways. Thus, you’ll still need the same support that you need on dry land — except for an environment that’s wet.

Today’s outdoor enthusiasts also spend as much time walking on docks, beaches, boat ramps, trails, and parking lots as they do in the water. Whether you’re launching a kayak, walking across a marina, or loading your boat onto a trailer, your feet continue to absorb impact and require proper support.

Foot Dynamic’s custom water orthotics can provide comfort and biomechanical control while also being durable enough to be constantly exposed to water. 

Should I Have Water Shoes with Arch Support?

Custom-made water orthotics can address many foot disorders while you enjoy water sports. Common foot disorders like metatarsalgia, plantar fasciitis, neuromas, arch pain and heel pain can be addressed with water orthotics for water sports. 

You can insert Foot Dynamic’s water orthotics in neoprene booties, fishing waders, water shoes, and even old sneakers. Our unique water orthotic is made with superior materials and designed to provide years of hard use. All Foot Dynamics orthotics are also reconditionable, so you can update them for less instead of always buying new.

Free Foot Evaluation at Foot Dynamics

It doesn’t cost a dime to see if you need water orthotics for this summer’s outdoor activities. Contact Foot Dynamics today, either online or in our store, for a free foot evaluation. We have professional pedorthists on staff who can prescribe the right solution so foot pain doesn’t won’t interrupt summer fun.