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Additionally, to see how effective they would be for real life, we tried the insoles for various situations in the real world: running, HIIT workouts, commuting, and daily walks, and scored each insole based on our experiences, with 5 being the highest rating. After researching over 50 pairs of insoles, our expert gear testers rounded up 9 of the best available today to give you an extensive look at what each pair has to offer. These small inserts for your shoes can make a big difference, and for runners, athletes, people with jobs that require them to be on their feet all day, or those who suffer from common injuries like plantar fasciitis or overpronation, we're sure to help you find a pair of insoles to suit your unique needs and budget. The way that insoles fit and feel can be a very subjective experience dependent on foot shape, size, needs, and medical conditions, so let this review serve as more of a guideline to the best features of each brand. Orthotic insoles are most effective when they are designed and used to directly target the specific symptoms associated with various foot problems and conditions. Our medical and sports insoles have been designed to reduce the foot pain caused by various activities and conditions. Excessive or vigorous activity, or resuming exercise after long periods of inactivity, could cause injuries that require you to wear foot orthotics. Let our orthopaedic insoles gently support you every step of the way.

It depends on their quality and how often you’re wearing them, but experts believe that most insoles will last from six months to a year.

Durable Orthopaedic Inserts

Our reviewers judged the "feel" of each pair of insoles as objectively as possible, noting the specific features of each insole that can be felt no matter your arch type or size. However, what the longer-term "feel" of each insole will be is sure to be different for different users. We were partial to insoles that provided good support with a light amount of cushion for comfort and assessed which insoles performed the best in both categories for this portion of our review.

The T+L team tested 20 different insoles in our New York City lab. After assessing them ourselves, we performed a range of tests to determine key metrics including support, comfort, pain relief, and breathability. We also conducted experiments to gauge maneuverability with scissors and saws to see how well they would fit into different types of shoes and to observe the interior materials.The insoles we tested had unique constructions that were specific to what they aimed to provide. Some had many features, with targeted areas of padding, the use of multiple different materials, and claims to cure all foot pain, while others were simpler in design and function. The Superfeet Carbon are a low-volume, low-profile pair of insoles made for performance athletic shoes and tight-fitting casual shoes. With thin, lightweight, yet high-density foam and a hard, carbon fiber stabilizer cap, these insoles are high-quality and help give your feet extra comfort and support. With moderate arch support, these are excellent for those with flat feet and can slip easily into any shoe. The perforated forefoot is also a unique touch that enhances breathability and decreases weight. These insoles did not make our list of the very best, but still had some admirable attributes that are worth calling out.

My wife has clogged sweat glands in her feet that build up to calluses and these insole helped greatly to reduce the pressure and the build up. Highly recommended to those working on the concrete and harder floors all day All of our shoe inserts and orthotic insoles are developed and produced by the podiatrists here at FootActive. We work closely with a dedicated team of physiotherapists to ensure our orthotic soles are at the forefront of orthopaedic technologies, and are scientifically developed to deliver results. Insoles are the lining of the shoe that support the sole or plantar surface of the foot,” explains Dr. Kennedy. “They can [also] be called orthotics and can be off the shelf or custom-made by an orthoptist. For people with a high-arch foot, a supportive orthotic with a lateral heel wedge is often used, while a person with a low arch or flat foot uses a medial posting to help bring the heel into better position while maintaining the arch height.” While some might be looking for support from their insoles to help with proper foot alignment or common injuries such as plantar fasciitis, others will be looking for insoles that provide a higher level of comfort in the form of a nicely cushioned layer between their feet and the hard floor or long trail. The Spenco Cross Trainer insoles, on the other hand, are much thinner in profile while still having an impressive level of cushioning with their stretchy, nylon fabric construction. For those who want comfort without sacrificing space, these are a good choice. The Dr. Scholl's Plantar Fasciitis insoles are comfortable and have slight support in the arch and heel for those who suffer from the common plantar fasciitis, which can be very painful. The cushion in these orthotics is designed to help ease the pain associated with this injury and to provide simple support to the plantar fascia.They have recently been redesigned, and we did notice that the new version feels flimsier and doesn’t provide the same level of support. FootActive's shoe inserts and orthotic insoles work by supporting parts of the foot that might not be aligned properly. The different styles of orthotic insoles we supply each ensure support is distributed and targeted to the area that needs it most, whether to the heel, arch, or ball of the foot. Cork is good!” explains Dr. Valencia. “There’s a carbon fiber insert too. We really don’t want something soft; some people think if it’s just cushion [then] it’s going to help, but we don’t want that. But then if it’s not custom-made, we don’t want it to be too firm either…you really want a good in-between.”

The EasyFeet Plantar Fasciitis Arch Support Insoles boast a unique, hard arch design made of thermoplastic polyurethane. Unlike other insoles made with regular polyurethane, which tends to lose its shape over time, the EasyFeet arches are sturdy and durable, providing support and pain relief directly to the heel and the plantar fascia. They also include a thin yet very comfortable layer of memory foam cushion for comfort and an odor-neutralizing top layer. By providing direct support to the arch, these insoles are designed to help relieve pain associated with plantar fasciitis and other foot-related issues, as well as keep the feet in proper alignment for reduced foot pressure and muscle fatigue for hard activity or long days on your feet. As the name suggests, these are designed to prevent future issues from arising in the joints, as well as managing existing pain. One of our testers who has issues with leg pain and Morton's Neuroma wore these for runs, high intensity workouts, and with casual shoes for daily wear, and found that they provided significant pain relief. We also noticed that the additional support translated to a better stance, and encouraged better alignment and stability, enabling us to walk and stand for longer periods of time. The Powerstep Pinnacle are the best insoles we tested for helping remedy foot pain due to pronation. The most common pronation issues are overpronation and underpronation, whereby the natural inward rolling of the foot on impact either rolls too much (overpronation) or too little (underpronation), putting pressure on specific areas instead of distributing force evenly throughout the foot. This can lead to many issues down the line, including the common plantar fasciitis. The Powerstep Pinnacle insoles help keep the feet from over or under pronating with their deep heel cup that aids with natural alignment, and a semi-rigid shell with arch support that provides stability. They're stiff and slip easily into your shoes, allowing you to put them into multiple pairs of shoes without hassle, and are low-profile enough not to take up too much room.We tested these at three concerts and didn’t experience any of the aches or lower body pains that are commonly associated with long periods of standing. They’re a great option if you’re going out and wearing heels or sandals, as they’re slimmer than most insoles and don’t cramp the toes. But they’re also good for day-to-day casual use, providing targeted support with a rear angle that helps to realign the foot to its optimal position. The lightweight, flexible design makes them easy to insert and remove, which is useful if you’re intending on wearing them with different pairs of shoes.