| How to Know Which Insole is Right for You | | | | Insoles are ideal in that they provide great energy |
| Research has shown which types of insoles are good | | | | return in the heel area while offering forefoot |
| for the different types of foot arches. While many | | | | cushioning with moderate arch support. The Spenco |
| people will experiment to see which product works | | | | For Her Cushioning Insoles with Q Factor are |
| best, there are a few general rules when it comes to | | | | manufactured exclusively for women, taking into |
| matching insoles with arch types. | | | | account the 18 degree hip angle of women as |
| For Flat Feet | | | | compared to the 13 degree hip angle for men. |
| These types of feet are more prone to | | | | High Arches |
| over-pronation and require something with high | | | | These arches are more prone to imbalance and over |
| support and motion control. The goal with a flat arch | | | | flexing of the arch - which can lead to painful |
| is to get something very rigid and supportive under | | | | conditions such as Plantar Fasciitis. |
| the arch to get it more upright, helping to control the | | | | Because the foot is balancing on two key pressure |
| rate of over-pronation that leads to more serious | | | | points, we want to be careful not to over support |
| conditions such as Plantar Fasciitis. | | | | the inside of the foot and possibly cause the foot |
| Orthotics and other highly supportive insoles are good | | | | and ankle to role outside. The goal with a high arch is |
| for a flat arch - but beware that there is a break in | | | | to provide as much cushioning as possible to help |
| period where the foot becomes accustomed to | | | | absorb the shock of an imbalanced transfer of force |
| having a lot of support, and it might be sore for the | | | | and pressure through the foot. |
| first few days. | | | | To support the potential over flexing of the arch, it is |
| Spenco brand Orthotic Arch Supports are ideal for | | | | recommended to use soft arch supports that still |
| flat arches as they provide a rigid support for the | | | | allow the foot to pronate on its natural inward |
| arch as they balance and stabilize the foot to | | | | position. The Spenco Arch Cushions are the ideal |
| prevent over-pronation. | | | | insole for high arches in that they provide heel and |
| For Low to Medium Arches | | | | forefoot cushioning with a soft cushioned arch so the |
| These types of arches are generally functioning | | | | arch can rest on a cushioned bed which will allow a |
| properly and need an insole that offers medium | | | | proper distribution of weight over the whole foot. |
| support with a focus on cushioning. The goal with a | | | | Spenco footcare products have been awarded the |
| neutral arch is to make sure that they do not | | | | prestigious Seal of Acceptance by the American |
| over-pronate during athletic activity where the foot is | | | | Podiatric Medical Association. Visit for more |
| absorbing more energy. | | | | information on a large selection of Insoles, Arch |
| Spenco Polysorb Cross Trainer Insoles, Polysorb | | | | Cushions, Orthotic Arch Supports, Gel Insoles and |
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| with Q Factor, or the Sof Sole Athlete Performance | | | | Cushions, Diabetic Insoles, Children's Insoles and more. |