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Which is better, soft support or hard support, for children’s insoles?

soft support or hard support for children

Children’s insoles have soft arch support and hard arch support. So, what kind of insoles should be used for children?

Soft Support:
1. Cushioning: Soft support insoles provide cushioning and shock absorption, which can be beneficial for children who are active or engage in high-impact activities like running or jumping.
2. Comfort: Soft insoles can offer a more comfortable and gentle feel under the feet, which may be suitable for children with sensitive or tender feet.
3. Arched Feet: If a child has high arches (cavus feet), soft support insoles can help distribute weight more evenly across the foot and provide additional shock absorption.

Hard Support:
1. Pronation Control: Hard support insoles typically provide more rigid arch support and stability. They can be beneficial for children with excessive pronation (flat feet) or overpronation, as they help align the foot and control excessive inward rolling of the foot.
2. Structural Issues: If a child has biomechanical imbalances or structural foot abnormalities, hard support insoles may assist in correcting alignment and promoting proper foot function.
3. Specific Sports: Some sport-specific activities, such as football or soccer, may require more rigid support and stability to help prevent injuries. In such cases, hard support insoles might be more appropriate.

The choice of soft support or hard support insole can be determined according to the child’s situation. Expand more related content: https://www.aideastep.com/kids-insoles/.

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