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Shoe insoles belong to the Foot care and insoles category and are intended for additional comfort, foot support and reducing pressure during everyday walking, standing or wearing shoes. A properly chosen insole may help footwear feel more comfortable and support the foot during daily load.

This category includes orthopedic insoles, children’s insoles, gel foot products, comfort walking accessories and heel products. The choice depends on footwear type, available space in the shoe, age, foot position, need for longitudinal or transverse arch support and the area where pressure or discomfort appears.

Insoles may be useful for tired feet, pressure feeling, long standing, friction, heel discomfort or the need for additional stability. In cases of pronounced pain, foot deformities, walking problems, heel pain, knee, hip or back pain, examination by a doctor, physiatrist, orthopedist or podiatrist is recommended.

Shoe insoles in the foot care category

When to use shoe insoles?

• When footwear is not comfortable enough for longer walking or standing
• For pressure, friction or tired feet
• When longitudinal or transverse arch support is needed
• For heel discomfort or need for additional pressure relief
• When a child uses insoles according to professional recommendation

Pharmacist’s advice

Choose insoles according to footwear, foot size and the specific need. If there is not enough space in the shoe for a full insole, shorter or specifically shaped products may be chosen, while pronounced arch concerns often require orthopedic insoles. Children’s insoles should not be introduced without professional advice in cases of significant walking or foot position problems, but according to a pediatrician, orthopedist or physiatrist. If pain in the foot, heel, knee, hip or back persists, worsens or affects walking, professional advice is needed. People with diabetes, poor circulation or reduced sensation in the feet should choose insoles and footwear with special care. Ljubica Barbulović, Master of Pharmacy

Tips and useful guides

• View the full Foot care and insoles category
• Insoles for shoes with limited space
• Children’s insoles for longitudinal arch
• Gel foot products
• Comfort walking accessories
• Orthopedic insoles for longitudinal and transverse arch
• Heel products
• Home pedicure – how to prepare your heels before summer

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