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Everything That You Need To Know About Soleus Insoles

Your feet are meant for walking on the sand! But your shoes may or may not give you that experience. This may because you either have foot anomalies or because your shoes do not comply with the needed dynamics of your feet. An immediate and highly effective solution is your insoles. The reason why they work so well is they reduce the impact to the feet and lower limbs whilst helping support and control the foot and align the overall posture. To reduce the running impact is to reduce the pain and risk of injuries, achieving a more comfortable running experience.

What are insoles?

Insoles, also called shoes inserts, replace the generic bedding that comes in your shoes. from ‘shoe inserts’, Functional insoles are different to ‘inner soles’, and ‘foot beds’, as their primary function is to enhance performance and, in some cases, even treat some foot problems. The comfort they provide is an added benefit.

Why are insoles important?

Since we are constantly on our feet the whole day, a lot of stress is absorbed by them which could lead to painful foot disorders down the years. For those who already suffer from conditions like Achilles pain, Plantar Fasciitis etc. it becomes even more necessary to invest in footwear that can aid in these problems. Insoles are an integral part of the solution to this problem with their unique ability to absorb foot pressure, whether you are standing for long hours preparing for a marathon.

We automatically assume that the pain in our feet after a long day is quite normal when in reality, a simple pair of insoles can go a long way in alleviating this pain to a large extent. For those with feet defects like flat feet or high arch, insoles are essential in improving the alignment of the feet and providing the extra support required. For proper foot health, it is imperative that we wear comfortable footwear that can help our feet bear the daily brunt and insoles make up a necessary part of this discussion.

How are Insoles different from footwear inserts?

Regular footwear are made for the masses. As comfortable as they would be, no regular footwear offers specific support to the feet for a healthier feet health. The standard insoles in regular footwear are  very thin and not always of the best quality, food insoles personalize the shoe and make them the most comfortable possible. Soleus insoles reduces the gap between the feet and the shoe and offers needed arch support to help the feet be better. Soleus insoles helps evenly distribute the pressure of the feet on the shoe and supports the arch for better feet alignment and affects the overall body posture making your performance better and more comfortable.

What are some common myths about insoles? 

You may have come across quite many myths about Insoles. Some of them are as follows:

• Insoles are only for those who struggle with foot pain.

Insoles are beneficial for everyone. Not only do they help those redundant struggling with foot pain, but they also help prevent foot pain and disorders.

• Softer = Better

• Insoles provide instant comfort.

What is the difference between a flat a high arch foot? 

Flat feet occur when there is not enough arch in the foot and high arches occur when there is too much of an arch. In both situations, the foot is not being held in neutral and this causes abnormal load through the foot and lower limb and often to pain and inflammation.

Does Soleus cure flat feet or other feet related issues?

Soleus Insoles are performance and lifestyle based insoles. It does not cure any feet deformity or change your natural feet type but Soleus helps keep your feet healthy and prevents them to form any deformity.

How are SOLEUS insoles a good choice for your feet?

• Dynamic Eva sheet has a distinctive cell structure which makes it extremely low in compression and gives high shock absorption to the insole and provides uniform thickness accuracy.

• Ergo-dynamic Arch Support for each foot type provides the required/ optimum support for better weight distribution on the feet.

• Anti-Microbial Soft Lining for odour management.

• Inner EVA layer enhances the stability of the insole by providing shear force absorption and helps reduce pain.

• Tensile Eva Pads for relieving stress at sensitive metatarsal and heel areas and helps with pressure redistribution.

What are the benefits of using insoles? 

Once you start using insole in your footwear, there is no going back as this small addition vastly changes the footwear experience. Even if you have been using insoles for some time, their vast range of benefits may still surprise you.

• Prevention of blisters: Since insoles improve the fit of the shoes with the extra structure and support, there is less space for the feet to rub against the inside of the shoes. This greatly reduces irritation and discomfort and could even prevents blisters.

• Prevention of foot disorders: The addition of insoles ensures that the feet have the required arch support to keep them in the optimum position that aligns them with the body, prevents supination, and over-pronation. This distributes the body weight evenly, ensures shock absorption, and improves posture to prevent pain in the feet, heels, knees, and lower back

• Correction of the existing foot disorders: Specialised insoles like custom orthotics are used for the treatment of various foot disorders like Plantar Fasciitis, flat feet, claw toes, etc. These insoles are custom-made for the specific treatment of these disorders.

• Extension of the lifespan of shoes: Incorrect foot position while walking and standing translates into greater wear-and-tear of the shoes which reduces their lifespan. The use of insoles ensures extra support and optimum foot positioning which extends the lifespan of the shoes.

When to wear SOLEUS Insoles? 

Soleus insoles have two offerings to help with the requirements of your feet and overall body alignment – Work, Comfort, Active & Sports.

Work Insoles are designed for people with dynamic to working lifestyles and help to maintain overall fitness and health daily. These Insoles feature our signature Ergo-dynamic Arch Support to help biomechanically align your body & help prevent common foot pain such as Plantar Fasciitis, Arch disorders and Metatarsalgia.

Sport insoles are designed for people with rigorous sports schedules like running, playing cricket, footballs, tennis etc. Soleus sport insoles can take good care of the special needs of people requiring extreme performance on a daily basis by providing the utmost arch support. There is even more, with tensile Eva pads at the metatarsal and the heel areas, Soleus insoles can take the pressure of the sensitive areas of the foot, when it’s most needed.

How to wear SOLEUS Insoles?

Soleus insoles replace the insoles in your shoe. The Insoles that come with footwear are normally either loose in the shoe so they can be easily removed, or they are glued down but can still be gently pulled out. Soleus insoles can even sit on top of the original insoles if that’s what you prefer. Ideally our insoles work best in wider neutral footwear with a removable insole. 

Please remove the current insoles and replace them with Soleus insoles. They need to sit flat inside the shoe. Soleus insoles also work in supportive shoes for those who need that extra overall support and control.

When you start wearing your new insoles, they may feel great straight away or feel strange to begin with. This is very normal as your feet adjust to them over the next few weeks. If you still experience pain wearing our insoles, discontinue use and contact us for further assistance.

How do I find my size? 

Every feet is different in terms of its Volume and pressure. Soleus insoles also differ on the basis of arch type- Low, Medium or High. We recommend to consult to a podiatric specialist or feet expert to find your perfect size and arch type using the advanced 3D and 2D technology, thus to decide your feet type. 

How do I find my arch type?

You can do a wet test to find out your arch type. Please refer to this image on how to analyse and find out about your arch type at home.

Can Soleus be washed?

Soleus Insoles can be washed with regular cleaning water and basic soap solution., we recommend that you clean it under running water with a brush and a little soap water. Make sure that the soles are completely dry before wearing them again. Please do not wash in the washing machine. 

How long does the insole last? 

A soleus insole is made to perform along with your feet. Depending on  your functionality, the insole’s life may differ. At an average, a Soleus is to last for at least of 6 months (depending upon your activities and usage) or a min. of 800 to 1,500 km, depending on body weight and wear.

Can I trim the insoles down to fit my shoes? 

Yes! The insoles are designed to be trimmed down at the forefoot as they need to sit flat Your footwear. Please use the current insoles from your footwear as a guide for cutting the insoles down using a sharp pair of scissors. They need to sit flat inside the shoe.

Write to us : care@soleus.life

Contact us: Truklay Global Pvt. Ltd,

Second Floor, The Plaza Mall, Mehrauli-Gurgaon Rd, Gurugram, Haryana 122002