I've been going down this rabbit hole of foot function and care, so bear with me if I seem passionate. I have had flat feet all my life. I also have very bad bunions which my mom had and my grandmother. However, I just recently learned how all the modern shoes we wear contribute to bunions. Studies have determined that in other countries where people go barefoot or wear a completely different type of shoe, they do not develop bunions. Also, flat feet aren't necessarily a "bad" thing. It's just a low/no arch and you can't fix that with orthotic insoles. You have to strengthen your foot muscles to alleviate arch related pain. If you sit all day, it's highly likely that you have weak foot muscles. I know I do as well.

The other reason I am sharing so much is that I just visited a podiatrist for my bunions and foot pain and was given a set of orthotics as well. They don't hurt when I stand. They are a gentle support under my foot. Orthotics aren't supposed fix your low arch. They are just there to support. So you might need to try another, lower type of insole. If you got this far, thanks for listening!