I Let an iPhone App Scan My Feet, and My Arches Are Thanking Me

A little over a month ago, I spotted an email in my inbox proposing I let a stranger scan my feet. It was from a startup named Groov. The company’s iPhone-exclusive app uses the phone’s FaceID camera and its TrueDepth sensor to map the contours of your feet. The company then ships you a pair of form-fitted insoles meant to offer more arch support and make your favorite shoes a whole lot more comfortable. Of course, I had to say yes. Groov founder Dan Cataldi came to the Gizmodo office to show us his free-to-use app and his company’s insoles. He was adamant that people shouldn’t have to see a clinician just for the sake of shoes that don’t hurt, which I’ll say is a fair notion. He said he has dealt with flat feet since the end of his high school wrestling career, and the app was designed for those who need serious arch support but won’t get it from most insoles you can buy over the counter. They’re also more expensive than anything you get at a local Walgreens, costing around $150 for ... Read full article.