Insole Insights
We’re passionate about elevating footwear brands with a better insole solution. Our Insole Insights blog and resource library provide additional information about our insoles, our process, and industry knowledge to validate the way we approach insole design and manufacturing.
Featured Case Study
Maximizing Comfort While Prioritizing Bio Content in Recovery Shoes
Case Study: Customized comfort, superior sustainability — when crafting Kragg recovery shoes for Arc’Teryx, compromise was out of the question.
Whitepapers
PLANT-BASED PERFORMANCE
How INSITE® EcoComfort™ insole foams use bio-based compounds to lower your carbon footprint —while enhancing the performance of your shoe.
PLANT-BASED SOURCING
How INSITE™ EcoComfort® insole foams use bio-based compounds to support regenerative farming and the circular economy.
Blog
What Makes a Shoe Durable?
Do a quick search of user reviews on any footwear website, and you’ll find that one of the greatest predictors of a one-star review is how durable the shoe is. Whether it’s an outsole coming unglued, stitches loosening, or (our biggest pet peeve!) the cushioning...
What Runners Really Feel
What do runners really feel when they’re putting in long miles? We look at footwear biomechanics to tell a more complete story.
The Anatomy of Footwear Cushioning
Many layers contribute to overall footwear comfort, and we’re taking apart a shoe to go inside each layer and how it helps with everything from cushioning to rebound.
3 Foams, All the Comfort, Performance, and Support
Discover the three INSITE foam insoles that each satisfy the specific needs brands have for every type of footwear design.
Sustainable Insole Materials: Bio-Based vs. Recycled Foams
What’s the difference between bio-based foams and recycled foams, and how do each measure up as sustainable insole materials?
Improve the Insole Comfort Experience Right Out of the Box
Improve the insole comfort experience of your customers right out of the box with INSITE Insoles – and learn how we do it.
Introducing Levation™ Rebound 0.20D Insole Foam
Discover the perfect balance of energy return and shock absorption with an insole foam that expects the unexpected.
Why Footwear Brands Are Investing in the Insole Experience
Footwear should be experienced – and footwear experience design trends include a thoughtful insole selection to ensure comfort, performance, and support.
Unlocking The Next Generation Of Footwear Material Performance
How do you strike a balance between sustainability and performance when it comes to footwear materials? INSITE® Director of Research & Design Justin Ter Har recently answered this question at the FDRA Sustainability & Innovation Summit in Portland, OR in September.
What Custom Orthotics Can Teach Us About Everyday Footwear Design
Orthotics have many benefits, and orthotic-inspired insoles allow footwear brands to deliver those benefits right out of the box.