Merck Consumer Care, a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., announces the nationwide availability of Dr. Scholl’s® Custom Fit Orthotic Centers. To help people find customized solutions for their tired, achy feet, the kiosks use revolutionary FootMapping® Technology to measure arch type and the areas you put the most pressure on to recommend the most appropriate Custom Fit™ Orthotic.

“We’ve combined state-of-the-art foot measurement technology with consumer-friendly software to make it quick and easy for people to find the Dr. Scholl’s® Custom Fit™ Orthotic Inserts that are best for their feet,” said Charles Lundy, associate director of Footcare Research and Development at Merck Consumer Care. “For the first time, this smart technology is available nationally and could save you hundreds of dollars compared to other custom orthotic inserts sold at retail stores.”

The FootMapping® Technology found in Dr. Scholl’s® Custom Fit Orthotic Centers was developed by Dr. Scholl’s® scientists and evaluated in five clinical studies. It uses more than 2,000 pressure sensors to measure areas of the foot where the most pressure is applied, arch type and foot length. Based on these criteria, the technology recommends the Dr. Scholl’s® Custom Fit™ Orthotic that’s best for your feet, which provides all-day relief of tired, achy feet and eliminates foot discomfort immediately.

“Fifty percent of adults suffer from tired, achy feet, especially if they have jobs that keep them on their feet all day,” said Dr. Leslie Campbell, podiatrist at the Plano Physician’s Group in Plano, Texas and a consultant to the makers of Dr. Scholl’s®. “A customized solution can make a real difference in foot comfort, and these revolutionary Dr. Scholl’s® Custom Fit™ Orthotic Inserts are a great, affordable way for people to relieve their tired, achy feet.”

Consumers can visit www.drscholls.com to find a Dr. Scholl’s® Custom Fit Orthotic Center in their area or for more information.