Insoles — How to Choose the Good Ones
1.Insoles -Why do you need a good pair?
That’s because when we walk, our feet move and the quality of the insole will directly affect the health and comfort of the walker.
Due to the fierce competition in the market, shoe manufacturers generally pay attention to the appearance of the shoes and the materials used for the shoes, and the insoles generally use ordinary materials to reduce the cost.
Therefore, many people buy a pair of shoes and wear them until they are broken, but they never thought about whether the original insoles are suitable for them. They think that the insoles are almost the same. In fact, the breathability and sweat absorption, shock absorption, elasticity, arch support function of the insole, etc., will affect the health and comfort of our feet.
Based on the above, people seldom pay attention to the influence of insoles on wearing, so the importance of insoles is often overlooked. If we walk for a long time, we may face the following situations…
Numbness, pain, chills in the soles of the feet
Back pain
Cold feet
Difficulty bearing weight
Based on the above, I think it is very necessary to choose a good pair of insoles for walking, sports, and other occasions.
2. What are the functions of the insole?
In fact, a good insole can not only keep the inside of the shoe dry but also make the shoe easy to clean and make the inside of the shoe not easy to wear.
At the same time, it helps protect the feet, keep the feet comfortable and clean, alleviate the pain on the soles of the feet caused by standing or walking for a long time, and prevent various foot diseases.
First of all, the insole has the function of protecting the feet.
The insole can fill the space between the sole and the footbed, and prevent the foot from sliding in the shoe.
At the same time, the insole must provide good support and stability for the feet, and can play a shock absorption effect when we exercise, and avoid various injuries caused by long-term exercise.
Secondly, it has good breathability and moisture conductivity.
When the feet sweat more, the growth of foot bacteria will reduce the comfort of the foot environment.
Good insoles have good breathability and moisture conductivity, improve the warm and humid environment in the shoes, effectively inhibit the growth of bacteria, and keep the feet dry and clean.
Promote blood circulation in the foot again.
The insole can be used to promote the health of feet and promote the health of feet and allow the blood to circulate in the feet. This facilitates long-lasting movement of the feet and relieves fatigue.
3. Types of insoles
In terms of material, insoles can be divided into cotton, felt, bamboo charcoal, silicone, EVA, foamed PU, etc.
In terms of appearance, there are full pads, half pads, and heel pads.
It can be divided into functions: conventional insoles, health insoles, orthopedic insoles, protective insoles, and environmentally friendly deodorant insoles.
4. The purchase of insoles
Having said so much basic knowledge of insoles above, how do we choose an insole suitable for our shoes?
In fact, when purchasing insoles, pay attention to the thickness, hardness and sweat absorption, and moisture removal of the insoles;
If the foot is too thin, it is uncomfortable to rest; Too thick takes up the space inside the shoe and squeezes the foot; Too soft to walk for a long time is easy to fatigue; Too hard to grind the feet and reduce the shock absorption and it is not conducive to foot protection. Insoles that are too thin and too soft are easy to deform when worn.
A. Suitable for daily walking, walking, military training
The insoles for general sports have a high degree of fit between the feet and the landing, soft and comfortable, including military training and general sports. The middle bump is beneficial to support the arch of the foot so that the arch will be in a state of tension for a long time, not easy to fatigue, and also do a good job in ventilation and perspiration~
It’s summer now, and it’s hot to choose fabric or leather insoles. They are sweat-absorbent, cooler, and comfortable to wear.
The insole made of bamboo charcoal as the core material has obvious moisture absorption and deodorization effect and can inhibit foot germs.
B. Suitable for winter
It is suitable to choose felt and cotton warm insoles to prevent the feet from catching a cold.
C. Suitable for metatarsal pain
If it is metatarsalgia, choose silicone insoles. Metatarsal pain is mainly manifested as pain in the forefoot. It is suitable to use a half pad made of silicone, which is placed under the forefoot.
Because silicone products have good elasticity, they can play a supporting role, so that the pressure on the foot moves back, buffers the pressure on the forefoot, and reduces local pain.
D. Suitable for flat feet
If you are suffering from flat feet, you should choose a special flat foot insole under the guidance of a doctor. Such insoles can be used for physical therapy, massage, strengthen the foot’s internal and external muscles, and have certain benefits for flat feet.
E. Suitable for beriberi and sweaty feet
People with beriberi or sweaty feet and stinky feet can choose bamboo charcoal and antibacterial insoles.
Choose the insoles which are sweat-absorbent, deodorant, and breathable bamboo charcoal insoles, breathable mesh surface, honeycomb design, breathable and more refreshing, non-woven fabrics that are not stuffy, and dry.
And it has good sweat absorption, which makes your feet dry and comfortable. In terms of workmanship, there is basically no thread end, and it is more durable. It is especially suitable for putting it in canvas shoes, and the foot feel has been improved.
The insole made of bamboo charcoal as the core material has obvious moisture absorption and deodorization effect and can inhibit foot germs.
F. Suitable for sports
It is recommended to use insoles with better shock absorption effect when running and walking to reduce foot pressure and cushion
To sum up:
It’s important to choose a pair of shoes that suit you.
Choosing a suitable insole can bring greater comfort to the shoes
There are more special insoles for road pressure, sports, shock absorption, running, deodorization, etc.
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