Medium Arch Insoles

What determines whether or not an arch support insole is medium-arched?

We define “medium arch” as an arch height that measures between 22-28mm in height from the base of the insole to the peak of the arch support. Insoles with arch heights in this range tend to be the most comfortable for those with medium-arched (also called “neutral-arched”) feet.

Note: It’s not important to know the exact height of your own foot arch. Those with medium-arched feet can almost always comfortably wear any insole with an arch height of 22-28mm.

How do I know if I have medium-arched feet?

There’s a simple way to determine your foot arch type at home, called the “wet foot test.” All you do is get your foot wet, step on a flat surface where you’ll be able to see your footprint, and then compare the footprint shape with the chart below. Whichever shape most closely matches your own footprint is the arch height you naturally have (the more your midfoot contacts the ground, the lower your arches).

Those with medium-arched feet should see a distinctive arch outline (in the footprint, the part of the midfoot that doesn’t touch the ground) while still having a good portion of the midfoot make contact with the ground. Anywhere from 40-60% of the midfoot should make contact with the ground when taking a step, and this should be reflected in your footprint.