Why Do My Feet Hurt at the End of the Day?
By The Insole Store
By the time you finally kick off your shoes at night, your feet can feel like they've run a marathon, even if you spent the day behind a desk or...
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The Insole Store is committed to taking 10,000 Steps A Day With You, and we're here to help you achieve better foot & lower-body comfort and health.
We feel that part of this committment involves providing you with the knowledge and resources you need to understand how insoles work, how to choose a pair of insoles that work for you, how to avoid or manage foot pain, and how to maximize your foot health and comfort.
Our learning center is a resource hub for this information (and more). We highly recommend that first-time buyers read our Insole Guide and First-Time Buyer FAQs — both are excellent resources for helping you understand how insoles work and how to start your shopping journey. Our Foot Care Articles and Shopping Guides offer in-depth resources for learning about different foot conditions and types of products, for those who want additional information beyond the buying process, while our Product Recommendation posts highlight our recommendations for actual customer inquiries that we've received.
Know that we're always here to help. If you have questions, need a recommendation, or are looking for additional information, our team is happy to be of service.
Insole Guide
How to Choose the Right Insole for You
Our insole guide was written to help explain the major factors that should be considered when choosing an insole. It's a great place to start when you begin shopping for an insole so that you can be aware of all the different features available with different insoles!
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Heel Cushions, Cups, Wedges, and Lifts: A Simple Guide to Every Type of Heel Insert
By The Insole Store
Heel cushions, heel pads, heel cups, heel wedges, and heel lifts can all look like tiny versions of the same product, which is why shoppers mix them up so often....
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What Is Wear-Molding? How Your Insoles Adapt to Your Feet Over Time
By The Insole Store
If your new insoles felt a little different on day one than they do now, that's not your imagination — it's wear-molding, a process that happens to every insole you...
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7 Reasons Your Shoes' Factory Insoles Are Holding Your Feet Back
By The Insole Store
Try on a new pair of shoes and that thin foam pad under your foot might feel perfectly fine — for about ten minutes in the store. But that factory...
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Insoles for Plantar Fasciitis: What Actually Works (and Why Most People Get It Wrong)
By The Insole Store
If you've ever hobbled through those first few steps out of bed with a stabbing pain in your heel, you already know how disruptive plantar fasciitis can be — and...
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Overpronation Explained: What It Is, What It Causes, and How to Correct It
By The Insole Store
Overpronation is one of the most commonly cited foot mechanics issues in podiatry, sports medicine, and footwear retail — but it's also one of the most misunderstood. If you've been...
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Other Resources
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Size Guide
We represent the sizes of insoles and footwear in both the manufacturer's sizing as well as U.S. shoe sizing. If you need to determine the best size for you, or if you're looking to convert U.S. shoe sizes to U.K. or European shoe sizes, our Size Guide will help!
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About Us
The Insole Store has been around since 2007. Our focus has always been on providing excellent customer service through a trained support team and diverse selection of products. Learn about our history, our mission, and our committment to you!
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Customer Testimonials
Don't just take our word for it. The Insole Store is proud to maintain an "Excellent" score from our customer reviews and to be a certified Google Top-Quality Store. Read real customer reviews to see why our customers love and trust the service we offer.
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Help Center & FAQs
Our Help Center consists of many of the top FAQs that our customer support team receives. From shopping our store, to making your purchase, to using your new items & beyond, it's a great resource to check if you have any questions while shopping with us!
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Footcare Terms Glossary
When it comes to talking about foot structure, insoles, and foot conditions, there's a lot of jargon and unfamiliar terms that are often used. We try to avoid using these kinds of terms where we can, but where we can't our Glossary is here to help provide some context.
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Start Shopping
When it comes to shopping for insoles, the best place to start is with what we call your "primary need" — the main reason you're looking for an insole. Visit our Start Shopping page to find the best starting point for your unique needs today.