For a lifelong athlete and retired golf professional like David Funston, being on his feet is second nature. But years of activity, compounded by serious injuries, had taken their toll. A ruptured disc from years ago "killed the nerve" in his left leg, and more recently, he underwent major surgery to have his left foot completely rebuilt.
The road to recovery was about more than just healing; it was about finding a way to get back to the game he loves with stability and confidence. This journey, born out of necessity, led him to a solution he was initially skeptical of: Andbounds custom 3D-printed insoles.
“I’m a classic example of somebody who always looked at this kind of thing and didn’t really give it the credit it deserved,” David admits. His surgery, however, “forced the issue.”
The Surprise: When the "Good" Foot Becomes the Proof
David got his Andbounds insoles to support his surgically-repaired left foot. He expected to feel a difference there, but the real, undeniable proof of their effectiveness came from a place he never expected: his "good" right foot.
“It’s my right foot, the good one, that was the proof in the pudding with these inserts,” he explains. “When I put them in and started hitting golf balls, within six swings, I could tell a difference.”
What was that difference? It was a profound connection to the ground. Unlike generic, cushioned inserts that can create a vague or mushy feeling, the Andbounds custom-molded base provided total contact and support.
“Because of the scanning technology, it matches the bottom of your foot,” David says. “I felt it instantly when I put my foot down. The whole foot finds the ground.”
The Technology of Confidence
That immediate, solid feeling is by design. The Andbounds process starts with a simple, fast scan using your smartphone’s camera. The app creates a precise 3D map of the unique contours of your feet, which is then used to print a custom lattice-structure insole.
The result is a perfect anatomical match that distributes pressure evenly and provides targeted support exactly where you need it. For a golfer, this translates directly into a more stable base for a more powerful and repeatable swing.
“The confidence it gives you, the stability it gives you—that’s what I fell in love with immediately,” David says.
From Skeptic to Advocate: “The Difference is Night and Day”
David’s experience is a powerful lesson for anyone who has been let down by off-the-shelf solutions or is skeptical of custom orthotics. He thought he knew what a comfortable shoe felt like, but Andbounds revealed a completely new level of performance and support.
“You think when you put on a regular pair of shoes with comfy insoles that it feels good,” he reflects, “but until you try these, the difference is night and day.”
Today, David is a firm believer. The man who once overlooked this type of product now can’t imagine his life without it. His final verdict is as clear as it is powerful:
“Now that I’ve got ‘em in my shoes, I’ll never go without ‘em.”
Watch David's full story below to see his journey from the operating table back to the fairway.
If you’re dealing with foot pain, recovering from an injury, or simply seeking the confidence and stability to perform your best, it’s time to feel the difference for yourself. Learn more and scan your feet today at Andbounds.com.