Plantar Fasciitis Feet Insoles Arch Supports Orthotics Inserts Relieve Flat Feet, High Arch, Foot Pain

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Sizes: Men’s 8 to 14, Women’s 6 to 10 | Arch Type: Low | Anti-Odor: No | Materials: Not listed | Our Overall Rating: 4.8/5 Type: Some insoles are crafted with cushioning in mind, while others provide firm support or foot pain relief—consider your goals and concerns while shopping. For example, if you have conditions like plantar fasciitis or overpronation, it may be helpful to invest in a pair that's built specifically for your feet's needs. In addition, most insoles are designed to fit certain arch types. Whether you have low, medium, or high arches, it's also a good idea to keep your foot type in mind. Since feet are so unique, Valencia prefers heat moldable insoles, which can be customized to fit and support your anatomy. If you’ve narrowed down your options to a couple of insoles for plantar fasciitis, you can stand on the insole outside of the shoe to see if you feel an adequate amount of support. Afterward, you can move it to your shoe to ensure you feel stable and that the insole takes up the right amount of space in your shoe.

Do you have flat feet? High arches? It’s important to know your foot type so you can choose an insole meant to support your unique anatomy rather than work against it. One of the benefits of opting for custom orthotics is that you’re guaranteed to get devices that fit your feet perfectly. When choosing premade insoles, it’s important to adapt and modify the standard fit to accommodate your foot size and shape. Many premade insoles are designed to be cut or trimmed to fit inside your shoe; this is an important step that shouldn’t be skipped.Most insoles last about one year, Sutera says. Your insoles may need to be replaced sooner if they're flattening or peeling, if they have holes in them, or if they look generally worn out. Sizes: 5 to 15 (Unisex) | Arch Type: High, neutral, low | Anti-Odor: Yes | Materials: Recycled plastic, foam, synthetic | Our Overall Rating: 4.7/5 Sizes: Men’s 6 to 15.5, Women’s 5 to 12.5 | Arch Type: Low | Anti-Odor: Yes | Materials: Nylon, neoprene | Our Overall Rating: 5/5 Sizes: Men’s 4 to 16.5, Women’s 6 to 14.5 | Arch Type: Neutral, low | Anti-Odor: Yes | Materials: EVA foam, silicone, fabric | Our Overall Rating: 4.2/5

With so many options on the market, it can be difficult to narrow down which pair of insoles is best for your specific concerns and preferences. To help, we first consulted with three experts to learn more about plantar fasciitis and what makes a pair of insoles supportive for that specific concern. Those experts included: A number of customers mentioned that the insole required a bit of a break in period. However, most of them only required between a few days to a week or two. It’s hard enough to find insoles that can fit in your sneakers, work shoes, or hiking boots, but sandals? That’s a whole other problem. With their open design, it’s difficult to add an insole that not only stays in place but also doesn’t announce to the entire world that you’re wearing orthotic devices. The choice really depends on the user and their tolerance to the significant support in this insole. With sufficient arch support you can expect it to take some of the energy load off your step and distribute it more evenly across your foot. This may benefit those that supinate and are looking for more arch. When we wear-tested this pair, we appreciated how well it cradles the foot and alleviates discomfort caused by low arches and overpronation. With no break-in period required, these insoles feel comfortable right from the first wear—which we were more than happy about. Plus, they seamlessly integrated into our sneakers, without taking up excess space or causing our feet to overheat. We also love the wide toe box, which allows your toes to comfortably splay for additional stability.

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Currex's RunPro Running Insoles provided a little cushioning but didn’t alleviate our foot pain or have enough support for higher arches. Make sure the structure of the insole is not too aggressive for your foot type,” Fishkin says, “and that you can tolerate the support provided by the insole.” We gave these to the testers on our panel with the highest arches. Straight out of the box, they trimmed them to fit, and tested them in various footwear, including sneakers, dress shoes, and hiking boots. We found the high-density foam footbed to be both extremely supportive and comfortable without the “too-squishy” softness of lesser inserts. “I’ve put at least a few hundred miles of jogging on these. They’re crazy comfortable, and holding up really well too!” With the organic odor control tech, we also found they were the best at minimizing smelly feet—a great feature for athletes. Sizes: Men’s: 5.5 to 17, Women’s 4.5 to 14 | Arch Type: High | Anti-Odor: Yes | Materials: Polyester, foam | Our Overall Rating: 5/5