Insoles for Feet
Foot insoles not only guarantee comfort, but also have a decisive influence on the prevention of diseases of the sole of the foot. Our feet suffer a lot throughout the day, we cover them up, we neglect them, we disregard their needs and we push them to their limits.
While they carry us from one place to another without asking for anything in return, the soles of the feet are the pillars that support this building called the human body. Except in serious cases, feet generally do not receive the attention they deserve, which is why more and more people end up needing insoles for standard, intermediate or pathological feet in order to correct problems, prevent pain and, why not, provide more comfort.
There is, therefore, an insole for each foot. You just have to discover the podiatric problem you have to find out which one is the most suitable in each case. Seeing foot specialists is essential to determine what is wrong and what is the best remedy to treat and prevent it in the future.
Which insole to choose?
There are several reasons why it is necessary to use insoles for the feet, from a health issue to alleviate or prevent plantar fasciitis to achieve greater comfort.
Each insole has a different use, some are to correct the posture when walking, others to cushion the footprint, to prevent bad posture of the foot and consequently of the legs, so that the sole of the foot does not suffer in certain circumstances such as sports, cold or heat, or to avoid bad odor.
For whatever reason, the use of insoles is always recommended to correct some ailments or prevent them before they occur. In view of this fact, insoles cannot be used by all people equally. In spite of the good advice that can be given, the type of insole that should be chosen must be indicated by a specialist, since an inadequate insole can cause, instead of correcting or preventing, a pathology in the foot.
Insoles can be made of different materials, each one of them is created for a specific use.
They also have different thicknesses; the combination of thickness and material will make the right insole for each foot.
To know which one to use, the specialist will take into account the body weight, the type of foot, the habitual activity, if it is used for sports on what type of ground it is usually practiced and the age. Herbi Feet recommends regular visits to the podiatrist.
Types of insoles for the feet
- Sport insoles. They help provide stability to the foot and cushion the impact of the footstep on the joints (knees or ankles).
- Resting insoles. These are insoles that are used on a daily basis, and allow the foot to relax, providing relief when many hours are spent on your feet, something that can happen in many types of work. They can be full insoles, toe insoles or heel protectors. Those used for the tip of the foot are indicated for those who wear heels, while those for the heel protect this area of the foot and the ankle.
- Orthopedic. This type of insoles help prevent and treat injuries, malformations or poor posture when walking, and are therefore the most recommended. It is important that they are made by a good professional.
Why Buy Quality Insoles: Risks of Buying Without Knowing
The benefits of using a good insole are numerous, but it is important to acquire quality products so that the purpose of its use is correct. Wearing good shoes is very important so that our feet do not suffer, but often that is not enough and we have to accompany it with insoles that help us to improve our footprint or to avoid bad odors.
As soon as you notice discomfort in the foot and you do not know why it may be, you should go to your podiatrist so he/she can tell you what you need. Do not go to buy an insole without knowing which one is the most suitable for your feet because, in the long run, this choice can cause the problem to go further and cost more to correct it. In Herbifeet we are specialists in insoles and we offer you the best products to take care of the health of your feet.
The first step is to recognize that you have discomfort and that the best thing to do is to go to a specialist so that he/she can recommend you some insoles. Do not go to the limit of accepting the pain you have as if it were something normal because it can lead to something worse that is more difficult to solve.
After choosing good insoles, consider the footwear that you use and that suits you best. It is also important to note that you should rotate the shoes you wear every day and not wear one pair more than two days in a row, this will help you avoid wearing wet shoes that can negatively affect the health of your feet.
Don’t wait any longer and start taking care of the health of your feet by choosing the insole that best suits you among all the ones we have in our catalog. Start stepping strong and safe!