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Take every step in comfort.
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Even if you don’t have any foot conditions, shoe experts still recommend getting insoles.
“Shoes dont have arch support in them they usually have a sock liner.”
We found that wearing these insoles alleviated some of the pain associated with plantar fasciitis.
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They also seamlessly shape-shifted from our walking shoes to ourrunning shoesfor a smooth ride that just felt supportive.
They also kept her feet from overpronating, which could helpprevent injury in the long run.
Best of all, perhaps, these insoles wont cause your feet to overheat.
The Spenco RX Comfort Insoles are a budget-friendly choice that is comfortable and supportive.PHOTO: Shape / Leticia Almeida
We noted that they didnt add any additional degrees to our shoe situation.
The new design from Dr. Scholl’s combines two favorite insole materials to make for a truly long-lasting option.
The insoles cradle and hug the foot for a super cushiony feel.
Meaning, any uncomfortable shoe can be transformed Cinderella-style into something you actually look forward to wearing.
Its not all lavender haze, however.
We did find that these insoles were particularly hard to cut to size due to their cork material.
However, this is a small inconvenience for such a fantastic pair of insoles.
Superfeet Carbon Insoles are also extremely high-quality.
She also said that because she has extremely high arches, she often experiences pain from non-supportive shoes.
Once you start packing on the miles, the least you want to worry about is painful feet post-run.
Some of us even moved through fitness moves like squats and jumps.
In our everyday lives, we walked around on these insoles for a total of 5,040 hours.
We noted whether the orthotics made us feel more supported, stable, and comfortable.
Plus, we noted the ones that delivered on their promises from pain relief to cushioning to shock absorption.
After a whole lot of walking, we concluded that these are the best insoles.
“I don’t love a leather insole.
Schaeffer recommends that consumers find an insole based on the activity they’ll be doing while wearing them.
So, if you’ll be standing, find one built for that.
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If you’re running, snag an active design.
Why Trust Shape
Kells McPhillipsis a health and wellness writer living in Los Angeles.
Diana Levin Valencia, DPM, works at NYC Foot & Ankle.
Obōz O Fit Plus II Insoles are made of a blend of foam, bamboo, charcoal, and green tea extract.PHOTO: Shape / Jhett Thompson
Caroline Bermel is the content marketing Specialist for Fleet Feet.
She writes for the blog and manages its roster of contributors.
As a self-described running shoe enthusiast, she oversees the Fleet Feet Gear + Shoe Review process.
Schaeffer is a highly respected, skilled, and experienced doctor and Dr. Scholls partner.
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The Redi-Thotics Flex Orthotic Insole has sizable arch support that can be helpful for low arches.PHOTO: Shape / Leticia Almeida
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The Spenco PolySorb Cross Trainer Insole is flexible and offers support with a low arch height.PHOTO: Shape / Jhett Thompson
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The Superfeet Green Insoles have a seal of approval from the American Podiatric Medical Association.PHOTO: Shape / Leticia Almeida
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Dr. Scholl’s Prevent Pain Lower Body Protective Insoles are a budget-friendly choice.PHOTO: Shape / Leticia Almeida
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The Fulton Athletic Insoles are flexible and mold to your feet to offer comfort for long hours.PHOTO: Shape / Jhett Thompson
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The Superfeet Run Support Low Arch Carbon Insoles are made of foam with a layer of hard plastic.PHOTO: Shape / Jhett Thompson
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The EasyFeet Plantar Fasciitis Arch Support Insoles have some flexibility yet still offer stability.PHOTO: Shape / Jhett Thompson
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The Vionic Slimfit Orthotic Insoles are incredibly versatile and add padding to heels and flats.PHOTO: Shape / Jhett Thompson
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Testers wore insoles while walking on treadmills to assess the feel, support, and cushioning.Shape / Jhett Thompson
