Gel foot products

Gel foot products belong to the Insoles category and are intended for additional comfort in footwear, skin protection from friction and reducing pressure during walking. They are especially useful with shoes that press, rub or cause discomfort in the forefoot, heel or between the toes.

This category includes gel cushions for flip-flops and gel foot cushions. Gel products are used as a practical addition to footwear when a softer surface, better skin protection and a more pleasant feeling during everyday movement are needed.

Gel foot products do not replace properly selected footwear. If shoes constantly cause blisters, strong pressure or pain, footwear change or professional advice should be considered, especially for people with diabetes, poor circulation or reduced sensation in the feet.

Gel foot products in the Insoles category

When to use gel foot products?

• When footwear causes friction, pressure or discomfort while walking
• With flip-flops, sandals or shoes that rub between the toes
• When additional softness is needed in the forefoot area
• For better comfort during longer standing or walking
• As an addition to proper foot care and comfortable footwear choice

Pharmacist’s advice

Use gel foot products according to the manufacturer’s instructions and place them so they do not move the foot unnaturally or create additional pressure inside the shoe. If redness, pain, stinging, blisters or irritation appear, remove the product and check whether it fits the footwear and application area. Gel cushions may help with friction and comfort, but they do not solve the cause of pain if the footwear is unsuitable or if a foot deformity is present. People with diabetes, poor circulation or reduced sensation in the feet should choose products placed inside shoes with special care. Ljubica Barbulović, Master of Pharmacy

Tips and useful guides

• View the full Insoles category
• Foot care and insoles
• Home pedicure – how to prepare your heels before summer

For additional tips on foot care, skin preparation and proper home pedicure, read the guide Home pedicure – how to prepare your heels before summer.