Introduction:
In outdoor activities, outdoor shoes and outdoor hiking shoes are some of the very important equipment for outdoor enthusiasts, and the choice of outdoor hiking shoe insoles is also very important. It can not only ensure the comfort of the feet, but also the function of the insoles. An important component that assists the function of the shoe. Modern high-quality insoles can provide the following functions:
How to choose outdoor hiking insoles
1. Prevent the soles of the feet from sliding within the shoes. The footbeds within the shoes are flat, but your feet aren’t. Therefore, the soles of the feet will slide in the shoes when walking, and each step requires a little more effort when walking. Walking is more likely to extend various traumas. The three-dimensional insole can fill the space between the sole of the foot and the footbed, and reduce the sliding of the sole of the foot in the shoe.
2. Improve the support, improve the steadiness of the step, and therefore the insole with the heel support cup can reduce the swing when the heel touches the bottom during walking, thereby reducing fatigue and reducing the chance of trauma.
3. There are two kinds of shock-absorbing insoles, one is to use hard cup-shaped heel support, because the hypertrophy of the human heel is a natural shock-absorbing function, as long as it is matched with hard rubber support with a suitable curvature, it can perform well. The shock absorption function is suitable for a few stable and long-lasting activities, like fencing, stroking, hiking, etc. The other is to assist other soft materials, such as Gel, air cushions to absorb the impact of heels on the ground, suitable for running, basketball, and other high running and jumping actions.
4. Correcting walking and standing postures sounds amazing, but this is often precisely the function that orthopedic insoles can perform. Many people are born with and other factors, the spine and leg bones cannot be 100% perpendicular when standing. Or swaying to the left and right while walking can cause various bone and joint traumas for a long time. With the help of orthopedic insoles, the posture of walking and standing can be corrected, thereby reducing the trauma.
Types of outdoor shoes and hiking shoes insoles on the market
1) EVA styrofoam insoles are insoles derived from outdoor sports shoes. They are just cast into an arc at the bottom of the soles of EVA styrofoam. Apart from the cheapest price, they basically have no performance at all. Most hiking boots The original insoles are all used. \n\n
2) Polyvi insoles (patented by Chengkang) have anti-mildew, antibacterial, moisture absorption, and sweat absorption functions, which can effectively inhibit the growth of foot bacteria and keep your feet dry and comfortable all day long.
3) Medium-support outdoor shoe insole. This is also the original insole of some high-end hiking boots. It is an ordinary EVA insole with arc-shaped hard rubber support on the heel part so that it has better support and stability.
4) The high support insole is a product between the ordinary insole and the orthopedic insole. It is heel support after adding a precise arc to the EVA insole, and the support range extends to the mid-palm, in terms of support and stability Has a better performance and is the highest-rated among insoles currently sold independently.
5) Shock-absorbing insole. It is a shock-absorbing material such as Gel or air cushion on the heel and forefoot of an ordinary EVA insole. It is most suitable for running or other similar strenuous exercises. In fact, shock-absorbing insoles are not designed for hikers, because the impact of each step of the hiking step is not so strong, but stability and support are the most needed functions of hiking boots and hiking shoes.
6) Orthopedic insoles. If unfortunately your sole is injured and the pain is difficult when walking, then you need a pediatrician to tailor a pair of orthopedic insoles for your soles. Among all kinds of insoles, orthopedic insoles are the most ideal, because they are custom-made for your feet, and fit your feet in terms of curvature, softness, and hardness. It’s just that the cost is really high, and it usually costs thousands of dollars to make the diagnosis by a doctor.
