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My left leg is 3/4" shorter than my right leg. I have trained in Tae Kwon Do for 6 years and earned my first Dan. However barefoot training is becoming a real problem. Martial arts shoes all seem to have very narrow soles not suitable for buildup. Will a wide-soled shoe help or is there another solution that will help this problem?

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Not trying to imply you don't know about your own body, but a lot of diagnosed "short legs" turn out to be problems with hip-alignment (if that is a word) did you ever ask a chiropractor or an osteopathic practitioner about it? – kioopi Mar 5 at 15:41
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Chiropractors are charlatans (google Simon Singh BCA). A good suggestion otherwise. A friend benefited greatly from seeing a doctor associated with the Karate Union of GB who understood medicine and martial arts. A problem with his knees was actually too tight achilles tendons. – Wudang Apr 6 at 19:26
Personal views of chiropractics aside, hip alignment could be a factor. Either way, a podiatrist may be able to prescribe a custom orthotic to help your rather unique situation. – stslavik May 7 at 18:46

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Well talking about shorter leg. i think wide soled shoes will work out but.. might be not. If you have acheived your dan.. then u mst be a good player. I think you have got to turn your basics and modify them. I mean to say go as per comfort. Dont you wory about shoes thats the least important thing in martial arts. The key is proper execution of your moves. You can get ordered shoes as per yor wants. And might you can asjust it with high and low healed shoes in alternate legs.. Hope this helps.. -adrocks09..

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