The Facts On Foot Comfort
SOLE Custom Footbeds are the best over-the-counter insoles on the market. The orthopedic shape has been proven to improve alignment and balance and the cushioning component is proven to help reduce impact on the ankles, knees, hips and back. Click on the tabs below to view documented research that explains why SOLE is probably the best thing you could possibly do for your feet for under $50.00.
Novel Footbed Test
The unique shape of our footbed distributes weight evenly across your foot, reducing pressure points that lead to pain in your heels and under the balls of your feet.
Foot pain and discomfort is a fact of life for many people. After all, your foot absorbs up to one and a half times your own body weight while in motion (AAOS, 2001). As shock absorbers, your feet can experience up to one million pounds of pressure walking for just one day (Ibid). This pressure can lead to a wide variety of foot ailments, such as stress fractures, calluses, bunions, corns, and pain in the knees, hips and back (Ibid).
Modern footwear is mass-produced with the goal of accommodating as many types of feet as possible, with little thought given to providing proper support. If the generic insole in the shoe does not have the correct orthopedic shape, the foot's fascia (the connective tissue under the skin) becomes stressed. The result is increased pressure in certain areas of the foot, such as the forefoot, arch, and metatarsal areas (San Tsung et al., 2004). In a study conducted by San Tsung et al., (2004), custom insoles were found to reduce local peak pressure and consequently allow a better distribution of pressure over the entire foot. This pressure distribution will help alleviate foot pain and discomfort (Ibid).
To further investigate the pressure distribution qualities of custom moldable insoles, a series of tests were conducted using the Novel Footbed Test. The Novel test uses pressure sensors that are distributed over a grid to determine where areas of high and low pressure are located under one's foot. When SOLE Custom Footbeds were tested, along with two other major competitors, SOLE was found to be the most effective at distributing pressure along the foot. SOLE's distinctive shape, most notably the arch support and deep heel cup, creates a continuous contact point along the soles of your feet, distributing pressure evenly. Pressure points on the feet are eliminated or reduced, and the risk of future pain and injury is decreased.
SOLE Custom Footbeds — Custom Fit Your Footwear
SOLE Custom Footbeds are heat moldable insoles that provide proven orthopedic support and industry leading cushioning that is customized to your unique feet.