Whether you’re on the ice or the rink, proper-fitting skates are important not only for safety but also for performance. As is the case with shoes, skates often lack the necessary foundation to properly support our feet. However, most people don’t realize the importance of having a proper foot foundation in their skates, and many…
Semi-Rigid Orthotic Arch Supports – Shoe Insoles for Foot Pain Relief
One of the biggest complaints that we hear all too often from our customers at TheInsoleStore.com, is that their custom-made insoles from their Podiatrist are ‘too rigid’ or as the age old saying goes, “They are as hard as a rock!” If you are either looking into them for the first time or are looking…
The #1 Mistake with Metatarsal Pad Placement
Metatarsal pads were created to make your feet feel better! Specifically, a metatarsal pad, or met pad for short, is used to help support your transverse arch (this is the arch that runs widthwise across your forefoot located right below the ball of your foot). This will help place your forefoot in a natural resting…
Soccer Insoles for Cleats in Cushion and Orthotic Support
With extreme sports, a lot of stress and strain is exerted on the foot’s muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones. Athletes, such as soccer and football players, are especially vulnerable to foot pain and injuries due to wearing cleats that are thin and lacking in any protection and arch support. Soccer insoles not only provide extra…
Rigid Orthotic Arch Supports: Shoe Insoles for Solid Foot Support
All of our feet are different and our preferences of feel separate; however, we find a majority of our orthotic insole customers prefer a rigid orthotic arch support that locks the foot arch in place and positions the foot in a completely balanced position to help absorb weight and shock evenly throughout the foot. Proper…