The anatomy of a great insole looks a little different for everyone; from specialty needs like injury accommodation to work-related needs like standing all day, the best insole varies for each consumer. As a result, shopping for specialized insoles to insert into various shoes became commonplace for all too many customers. One of INSITE®’s main goals when researching and developing our insoles was to mitigate that extra step for consumers by leveling up the insoles footwear brands use in their shoes. By working with our podiatry partners and their database of over 100,000 3D foot scans, we’ve mastered the anatomy of a great insole for just about everyone. Keep reading to learn more about INSITE insoles and the difference our insoles make from the get-go for your customers.
“One size fits all” is almost never true, but at INSITE, we aim to get as close to “fits everyone” as possible. That said, as an insole brand, we absolutely understand that variations will always be needed, which is why we have a range of insoles designed to meet the needs of widely varying customers. Let’s take a look at the anatomy of two of our top insoles, Contoura and ArchRelief.
Our ArchRelief™ insoles were crafted with one main feature in mind: lightweight comfort. Made to reduce fatigue and respond to consumers’ all-day movement, ArchRelief insoles are great for almost anyone but are especially helpful insoles for pronated feet with lower arches.
One of the best things about our insoles is that the shape can be easily modified to fit the midsole of your shoe design, making for seamless implementation during the design and production process on your end.
As with any high-quality apparel, the best shoe insoles must be made with the best materials. This point is perhaps most important when it comes to footwear given how much a good or bad insole can impact the wearer’s stability, comfort, and overall foot health. INSITE insoles use specialty materials that provide premium cushioning, impact absorption, and shape retention.
Contoura insoles are made with innovative poured polyurethane (PU) foam technology. On top of the benefits this material provides for performance, the production process actually reduces material waste across the board.
ArchRelief insoles are actually available in two different materials: closed-cell PU foam and molded open-cell PU foam. The former provides a plush comfort for the wearer (in addition to all of this insole style’s other benefits) and the latter provides increased moisture-wicking for improved breathability.
As we set out to change the world of footwear one insole at a time, we made sure that sustainability became a focal point of all that we do here at INSITE. Some things we do to keep our practices sustainable are:
The anatomy of a great insole requires a thoughtful, well-researched approach, which is why we poured so much time into crafting our various designs. INSITE insoles are crafted with every consumer, every kind of shoe, and the planet in mind as we take strides toward a better future for foot health.
Last month we sat down with INSITE Biomechanics Research Lab Assistant Lily Bartel to discuss her research as she completes her master’s degree at Oregon State University and how it relates to her work with INSITE.
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