Those Heel Spurs Are Supposed To Be on Boots, Not Your Heel!
By The Insole Store
When you first wonder what is a heel spur, you may think of the little metal projection on a cowboy boot that is used to spur a horse on to...
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The Insole Store is proud to be a source of education, insights, and how-tos when it comes to shoe insoles and foot comfort! Our articles are designed to help you find the knowledge and tips you need to be able to make informed decisions about shoe insoles, foot pain, and beyond.
- Our Foot Care Articles focus on preventing and managing foot pain & foot conditions, most often looking through activity-specific, condition-specific, and/or occupation-specific lenses.
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High Arched Feet Aren't Unusual, But They Could Be Troublesome
By The Insole Store
When we talk about feet, we typically classify the height of your foot arch into one of 3 categories: medium (or neutral) arch, low arch, or high arch. All three...
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Adjustable Heel Lifts for Leg Length Discrepancy
By The Insole Store
Often we find customers seeking a cost-effective method for relieving the pain and discomfort from their leg length discrepancy. Whether one's short leg is a result of a functional or...
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The #1 Mistake with Metatarsal Pad Placement
By The Insole Store, 2 comments
Metatarsal pads were created to make your feet feel better! Specifically, a metatarsal pad, or met pad for short, is used to help support your transverse arch (this is the...
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The History of Spenco
By The Insole Store
Spenco was founded in 1967 by Dr. Wayman Spence. Dr. Spence created innovative foot ware and other products to help bring millions of people relief from common foot pain and...
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Symptoms and Treatment for Metatarsalgia
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Pain associated with the middle toes of the foot is most likely Metatarsalgia. This painful foot disorder results in swelling and inflammation of the joints and bones making up the...
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Insoles Make My Shoes Too Tight. What Can I Do?
By The Insole Store
Generally, Insoles take up a little more room in your shoes than the standard factory insoles that come with the shoes. This is because the replacement Insoles have more cushioning,...
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Hallux Limitus / Hallux Rigidus: How to Treat for Pain Relief
By The Insole Store
Hallux Rigidus and Hallux Limitus are the same foot disorder but at different stages of development. The condition brings on limited motion to the big toe or a stiff toe....
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How Often Should I Replace My Insoles?
By The Insole Store
Typically, with normal wear and tear, a pair of high-quality shoe insoles or orthotic arch supports should last six to nine months. For those who are on their feet a...
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Save Your Sesamoids, Eliminate Sesamoiditis: Here’s How
By The Insole Store
If your podiatrist gave you a diagnosis of Sesamoiditis and didn’t have time to discuss the details, you’ve come to the right place, we’ll take up the matter where they...
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What is Morton's Neuroma?
By The Insole Store
Mortons Neuroma (also known as Morton's Metatarsalgia or Morton's disease) is a condition that occurs in the footmost often between the 3rd and 4th toeswhere the tissue thickens around the...
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How To Treat IT Band Syndrome
By The Insole Store
Iliotibial Band Syndrome is one of the most common causes of knee pain in runners. IT Band Syndrome is caused when the knee becomes inflammed during training sessions or from...
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