Performance Orthotics for Active Movement

Sport

Performance Orthotics for Active Movement

Orthix Sport is a performance-focused orthotic for active movement across running, court sports, skiing, snowboarding, and other selected activities. It is designed to support a secure fit and manage repeated impact inside compatible athletic footwear.

Running
Ski / Snowboard
Court sports

Quick answer

Sport orthotics are activity-focused foot supports designed for the fit and movement demands of athletic footwear. They can be selected around the sport, shoe or boot, training surface, movement pattern, and the level of support prescribed for the individual.

What are Sport orthotics?

Athletic footwear varies widely: a running shoe moves differently from a court shoe, ski boot, or snowboard boot. The Sport model provides a versatile performance category, but the fitting should still be specific to the main activity and the actual footwear used. A secure interface between foot, orthotic, and shoe is essential.

Who may benefit from this model?

Sport may suit active people whose routine includes running, court sports, gym training, skiing, snowboarding, or a combination of activities. It is the broader athletic option in the Orthix range and is most appropriate when multidirectional movement or multiple sports matter more than long-distance running alone.

Key characteristics

Performance-oriented support
Cushioning for repeated athletic loading
Compatibility planning for shoes, skates, or boots used in the activity

Footwear and fit

Bring the exact athletic shoes or boots to the fitting. Court shoes typically need lateral stability; running shoes need secure heel hold and appropriate volume; ski and snowboard boots require very precise space management. One orthotic may not fit every type equally well.

How this model is different

Choose Sport for varied athletic activity and multidirectional movement. Choose Marathon when the main goal is long-distance running. Choose Super Flex when a more flexible device characteristic is the primary recommendation rather than a specific sport category.

Frequently asked questions

Can one Sport orthotic work for every activity?: Sometimes, but footwear volume and movement demands differ. A device that fits a running shoe may not fit a ski boot or court shoe correctly.
Are Sport orthotics only for competitive athletes?: No. They may suit recreational and competitive users when athletic movement is the main use case.
Do Sport orthotics prevent injuries?: They should not be marketed as guaranteeing injury prevention. Training load, technique, footwear, recovery, and individual health all matter.

Bring your primary athletic footwear to an Orthix fitting and choose the Sport model around the way you actually move.

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Related models: Marathon, Super Flex

Ordering with Orthix

How clinics order Sport on Orthix

Orthix is a digital orthotics platform for clinics. Capture the foot, prescribe the device, and submit to our Canadian lab, without shipping foam boxes for every order.

1
Create your clinic account
Sign up Orthix for your clinic, get approved, then invite your team.
2
Add the patient & assessment
Enter patient details and clinical notes so the lab has the full picture.
3
Capture or upload feet
Use phone photos (front + sole) or foam impression, Orthix guides the flow.
4
Select Sport & submit
Choose this orthotic type on the order, review, and send to the Orthix lab.

Create clinic account See the digital workflow