For a professional golfer, their feet are their foundation. Every swing, every long walk down the fairway, and every hour spent on the practice green depends on a stable, pain-free base. But what happens when that foundation is compromised?
For professional golfer Charles Jahn, this was a daily reality.
“I’m always on my feet in my golf shoes five to seven hours a day,” Charles explains. After a staggering eight surgeries, including a complete reconstruction of his right ankle, chronic pain and instability were holding him back. He struggled with plantar fasciitis and had tried countless traditional inserts, but nothing provided the unique support he desperately needed.
“I was just kind of struggling with foot pain while I golfed,” he recalls. “I couldn't really find something that worked.”
The Search for a Real Solution
For an athlete whose career depends on peak physical performance, a "good enough" solution isn't good enough. Charles needed something that could provide robust, medical-grade support for his reconstructed ankle without sacrificing the comfort required for long hours on the course.
His search led him to Andbounds. Using a revolutionary approach, Andbounds ditches the one-size-fits-all model for truly personalized support, crafted from a precise 3D scan of your own feet.
The process was surprisingly simple. "I was able to scan my feet within five minutes," Charles says, describing the easy-to-use smartphone app. From that quick scan, Andbounds created a pair of totally customized insoles engineered specifically for his unique foot shape and needs.
A Revolutionary Blend of Structure and Comfort
What Charles discovered was a product unlike any other insert he had tried. Andbounds insoles combine two distinct elements to create the perfect balance of support and cushioning.
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The 3D-Printed Core: The foundation is a custom, 3D-printed lattice structure. This provides the rigid, structured support that is critical for stabilizing the foot and ankle, especially during the dynamic motion of a golf swing.
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The Cushioned Top Layer: On top of that structural core is a soft, cushioned layer that provides immediate comfort, absorbing impact and preventing the soreness that comes from hours of walking.
"What Andbounds has done is, I think, super revolutionary," Charles raves. "Combining that structured feel of the 3D-printed insert... and then that soft, cushy feel of the material they have on top. It’s something I've never seen in any other company."
The results were immediate. The debilitating plantar fasciitis pain subsided, and he felt a new level of stability through every phase of his swing. "It felt so much more structured," he says. "It just felt great."
Support That Moves With You
One of the biggest advantages for Charles is the versatility. The same pair of custom insoles can be easily transferred between his golf spikes, his gym trainers, and his everyday shoes.
"It's just super easy to switch between shoes," he notes. This means he gets the same custom support whether he's competing in a tournament, working out, or simply walking around.
The Verdict: More Freedom, Better Performance
For Charles Jahn, Andbounds wasn't just another product—it was a key to unlocking his potential. By addressing the root cause of his pain with a truly custom solution, Andbounds gave him back his confidence and freedom on the course.
"It's been a huge help to my golf game and to everyday life, really," he concludes. "Andbounds has really given me more freedom on the course, given me that pain relief that I need to just be able to go out there and play."
For any athlete or individual tired of compromising, Charles's story is a powerful testament. Proper support isn't a luxury; it's essential. And with today's technology, that support can be perfectly tailored to you.
Are you ready to build a better foundation from the ground up? Discover the Andbounds difference and get your own custom-fit, 3D-printed insoles. Learn more at Andbounds.com.