1. When buying insoles, how can you buy the size that fits you?

Go in your shoes and try them. Or buy insoles one size smaller than your shoes. For example, the shoes are size 42, and the size of 41 insoles is almost the same.

You can also step on a piece of white paper instead of lying down because the weight of a person is resting on the feet when standing. At this time, the feet are the largest. At this time, parents can draw a circle vertically around the outline of the feet with a pen. Draw a straight line on the midline of the heel and the longest part of the front toe, and measure the length of the foot.

When buying an insole, the material of the insole is also particular. From the material point of view, the insole generally includes bamboo carbon, cotton cloth, felt, silicone, imitation deerskin, etc.;  from the appearance point of view, there are full cushions, half cushions, and heel cushions; the function of the insoles, in addition to warmth, but also health care The price ranges from one or two yuan to hundreds of yuan, and some special insoles are more expensive.

General-purpose insoles. Deerskin, cotton, and felt insoles are mostly general-purpose insoles. Under normal circumstances, they are mainly used for shoes that are too large or have hard soles, feet hurt when walking, and shoes do not keep warm in winter.

When choosing this type of insole, it’s necessary to understand the three principles of ventilation, comfort, and non-slip. Felt insoles and cotton insoles are very warm and suitable for winter use. Imitation moccasin insoles are suitable for summer use.

Extended information:
The leather of the leather insole will become stiff after aging, and the leather insole will only absorb the odor, will not deodorize, and the moisture absorption is not as good as the pure cotton insole. Therefore, for those that sweat more and have a more serious foot odor, it’s best to use pure cotton insoles with better moisture absorption properties.

If pure cotton insoles are still ineffective, you’ll try activated charcoal insoles or deodorized sponge insoles. It is best to not use chemical fiber insoles, which have poor hygroscopicity and are susceptible to electricity, which is harmful to health.

In the season with higher temperatures, friends who sweat more on their feet can choose linen insoles with good moisture absorption, and friends who sweat less can choose bamboo insoles.

2. How important is the insole to the health of the human body

In our ordinary people’s opinion, the insole is only used when the shoe is big, padded an insole to make it smaller, or more suitable for the foot.

I have also asked many friends, saying that I have never wanted to buy a pair of functional or foot-protecting insoles in the past. Of course, when we have shoes to wear, when we see children in Africa without shoes, we feel that we are already very happy! But if a pair of shoes does not have a good insole to support the arch of the foot or the heel and forefoot, the function of the shoe has been greatly reduced.

A good pair of insoles can be qualitative or calculated according to different people’s foot types to reduce gravity and pressure and impact on the feet, pelvis, and spine during exercise. It is no exaggeration to say that if every long-distance runner, sprinter, or hurdler can have a pair of shock-absorbing and cushioning insoles, their careers can be extended by 3-8 years.
Therefore, a suitable pair of insoles is very important to one’s health.

3. How to choose the insole according to your situation
People with metatarsal pain, flat feet, heel pain, etc. can choose a therapeutic insole consistent with things.

For people with metatarsal pain (pain in the forefoot), it is suitable to use a semi-pad made of silicone, which is placed under the forefoot. The silicone has good elasticity and may play an honest supporting role, cushion the pressure of the forefoot and relieve local pain; flat feet or arches people that are tall should choose a special arch pad under the guidance of a doctor, and place it under the arch of the foot. It can provide moderate support, cushion shocks, improve plantar pressure distribution, and relieve fatigue; often wear flat shoes People with painful heels, thin soles of fat, and heavy physical work should use a heel pad to assist cushion the shock during walking and alter the pressure distribution on the heel; people with degenerative lower limb joints can use Under the guidance of a doctor, use a wedge-shaped cushion to change the varus or valgus of the calcaneus, improve the weight-bearing distribution of the foot, and protect the joints.

4. Buy insoles, choose the size, is it one size or two larger than the shoes?
There is no need for one size or two sizes, the size of the insole should be the size of the matching shoe. For example, the size 40 insole is matched to the size 40 shoe (the actual insole is 0.5-1 cm smaller than the sole).

Shoe sizes are all marked in Euro code (ie metric system), and the conversion relationship between Euro code and Chinese code is cm*2-10=shoe size. For example, if the sole is marked with the number 25, it is 25 cm, so the shoe size is 25*2-10=40 yards. The 40-size matching insole is marked with the number 25, which means 25 cm, which is the 40-size insole.

When choosing insoles, you need to consider the size of the shoes and feet. If the shoes themselves are very fit and the insoles will feel squeezed; if the insoles are bought because the shoes are too loose, then it is very correct to choose an insole with the same size as the shoes; If the size of the insole and the shoe are inconsistent, especially when the insole is too large, you can trim the edge of the insole by comparing the size of the sole.

Extended information:
Insoles are widely used in the shoe industry, health care, and special functions; generally, they are divided into two modes: shoe industry application type, shoe factory application type insole, and market commodity type.
The insoles used in the footwear industry are mainly used to match the outsole and midsole of the shoe to make the corresponding shape; make the size plate according to the last floor or panel, and make the corresponding shape. Market commodity insoles are mainly products that sell insoles directly as a commodity, designed by developers, and circulated in the market.