Daily care helps you notice wear and keep footwear comfortable. Delhi heat, sweat and monsoon dampness make drying and inspection particularly useful habits, but the device-specific instructions from your clinic always come first.
Keep cleaning gentle
Ask for cleaning guidance for the exact shell and top cover supplied. A gentle wipe may be suitable for some components, while soaking or harsh chemicals may not be. Do not assume a device is machine washable because it was 3D printed. Covers, adhesives and structural materials can have different care requirements. If you are unsure, check before using a cleaning product. Avoid scraping away material or changing the shape while trying to remove a mark.
Dry without adding heat
Wet shoes deserve attention as well as wet insoles. Follow the recommended drying method and avoid a heater, hair dryer, hot car dashboard or direct heat unless the manufacturer specifically permits it. Allowing damp footwear to remain closed up can make skin irritation and odour harder to manage. A compatible spare shoe pair may help during the rains. Do not reinstall a damp cover and then tighten a crowded shoe to make it feel secure.
Inspect while you clean
Look for lifting covers, cracks, rough edges, changes in shape or an area that now rubs. Check the inside of the shoe for grit or a folded liner. If an edge catches a sock, do not sand it down yourself. Bring the device for advice, especially if you have diabetes or reduced sensation. Cleaning is a useful maintenance routine, not a way to restore a worn-out prescription or guarantee a fixed lifespan.
Where Footscan and PHITS fit at P.O.R.C
P.O.R.C — Prosthetic & Orthotic Rehabilitation Clinic — has been serving since 1988. For people exploring custom insoles in Delhi, the clinic uses Footscan and PHITS 3D-printed insoles as part of an individual assessment pathway. A scan is not a diagnosis. It can add loading information to the clinical picture, but it does not by itself establish that you need an orthotic or predict the result.
If you are considering 3D printed orthotics in South Delhi or elsewhere in Delhi NCR, start with the problem you want help with rather than requesting a particular contour. Your symptoms, medical history, examination, footwear and activities help determine the next step. The team may discuss a prescribed device, simpler support, footwear changes, rehabilitation or a medical referral. Outcomes vary, and no insole should be presented as a guaranteed cure.
Read about Footscan and custom insoles before your visit. For local access, see Safdarjung Enclave. P.O.R.C also has branch information for Safdarjung Enclave, Apollo Sarita Vihar and BLK-Max. Confirm the appointment location and service arrangements with the clinic; a branch page is not a promise of walk-in availability.
A useful next step
Before a consultation, write down the one activity you most want to do more comfortably and the question this guide raises for you. Ask the clinician to relate any proposed prescription to that goal. Keep a note of agreed instructions so you can describe your experience accurately at follow-up. Do not adjust the device yourself if the plan is unclear; contact the treating team for advice.
Short FAQ
Can I dry them with a hair dryer?
Avoid direct heat unless your device-specific care instructions expressly allow it.
Can a Footscan explain every cause of foot pain?
No. Pressure information is one part of an assessment. Some symptoms need medical examination or other investigations before an orthotic is considered.
What should I bring to a review?
Bring the shoes and socks you actually use, your current inserts if any, relevant reports and a short account of your symptoms. Ask about the intended goal, alternatives, care instructions and follow-up before committing to a device.
This article is general education, not a diagnosis or personalised treatment advice. Seek prompt medical help for severe or sudden symptoms, a wound, or a hot swollen foot, especially with diabetes or reduced sensation.
