INSOLE MYTHS AND FACTS Insole Myths
There are a lot of misconceptions and fallacies about insoles. With all of the falsehoods floating around out there, insoles can often receive a poor rap. While some of these myths have simply faded through time as a result of advancements and research, others were never founded on fact to begin with.
Due to a lack of understanding on the matter, certain myths and untruths have grown prevalent as insoles have become increasingly popular to help people deal with their foot ailments. This blog tries to debunk some of these urban legends, as well as explain how IDEASTEP Arch-Adjustable Support insoles address these false claims.
1) Softer is better when it comes to shoe insoles.
Insoles that are completely soft are not only ineffectual, but they also “pamper the problem.” You may enjoy the sensation of placing your foot into a shoe with a nice, cushiony footbed at first, but in truth, such types of insoles do nothing to address the core problem: foot misalignment.
A good insole should combine supportive, firm structures with softer structures that work together to modify your feet’s alignment.
IDEASTEP features a PUR polyurethane medical-grade footbed for optimal comfort, as well as a flexible lifting arch that supports your foot with three adjustable support levels, dynamically aligning your foot arch.
2) Comfortable insoles should be available right out of the box.
Most individuals believe that their insoles should feel comfortable the first time they put them in their shoes, similar to the premise that “softer Equals better.” It should be clear why insoles require a break-in period if you understand the aim of insoles, which is to reshape and realign your feet to its anatomical perfection.
Insoles for your feet operate in a similar way as braces for your teeth, exerting pressure to particular places to move them into the proper position. While your muscles, tendons, and bones re-learn how to work together to form a healthy shape, the pressure can be uncomfortable.
To deliver arch alignment comfort, IDEASTEP molds to your specific arch shape. For the first week, we recommend wearing our insoles for 2 to 4 hours every day to allow your feet to acclimatize to our unique lifting arch that supports and aligns your foot.
3) Insoles Are Used By People Who Suffer From Foot Pain
While shoe insoles do help many people with foot pain, they aren’t the primary reason to use them.
“The foot bone is related to the leg bone, leg bone is connected to the knee bone…” sings a children’s song. Nature designed our bodies to deal with movement, particularly agility acts like sprinting and jumping. Because the body is made up of a chain of muscles, ligaments, and bones, a misalignment in one element can throw the entire system off.
Shoe insoles have been demonstrated to help with pain and inflammation in the knees, hips, and lower back by realigning the position of the foot. So, the next time you have a problem with one of those joints, check to see if your feet are to blame!
IDEASTEP is the first insole with three adjustment levels to dynamically lift your arch into correct comfortable alignment and dynamically realign your foot throughout the gait cycle, reducing discomfort and dynamically realigning your foot.
4) Insoles support your feet by bracing them.
Bracing does not function, just as it does not work if your insoles are too soft. Many insoles focus on arch support and stability while neglecting the front and back of the foot. In order to retrain your muscles and tendons to move in a more natural way, an efficient insole offers zones of support and cushioning.
Walking/running foot movement (spiral torsion) follows an anatomically optimal pattern: traveling from the back lateral (outside) of your heel at an angle through the center of the arch and eventually pushing off at the inside of the big toe. This movement cannot be sustained just by bracing the arch; instead, your insoles should stimulate it by providing the necessary flexibility.
The IDEASTEP PoweCup braces your feet in aligned comfort throughout the gait cycle, providing up to 50% more ankle stability and up to 89 percent more flexible lifting arch support.
5) Athletic shoe insoles are the only insoles available.
While most insoles are designed to be worn in athletic shoes, some are designed to be worn in a range of shoes.
With footbed trim lines to tailor their fit into your favorite shoes, IDEASTEP is designed to operate in a variety of shoe types.
6) You Only Need One Pair of Insoles – Switch Them Between Pairs
While it is true that your insoles can potentially be moved from one pair of shoes to another, we humans have a tendency to forget. It’s ideal to make sure the shoes you wear most often have their own, dedicated set of insoles if you want to witness the actual effects of retraining your feet and posture. This may necessitate purchasing two or three sets of insoles.
IDEASTEP is a cost-effective alternative to medical orthotics, with three degrees of adjustability to customize your arch support for maximum comfort.
7) Insoles Are Only For The Elderly
Insoles aren’t just for the elderly or those who have to wear obnoxious orthopaedic footwear. Foot problems can affect anyone, regardless of age. Bunions, painful arches, and heel pain are just a few examples. Anyone might be affected by pain-related diseases such as arthritis or diabetes. Insoles may help with certain ailments.
The PUR medical-grade footbed from IDEASTEP distributes foot pressure, while the PowerLift Arch distributes pressure across the entire arch to relieve arthritic and diabetic pressure points.
8) You’ll Need Insoles If You Have “Flat Feet”
Insoles aren’t necessary for everyone with flat feet. Some people’s arches are naturally low. In general, whether you have “flat feet” or not, if your feet are pain-free, you won’t need insoles. The first thing you should do is inspect your footwear. Make sure you’re wearing shoes that have some structure and support.
IDEASTEP, which gives precisely the perfect amount of adjustable lifting arch support from three settings, is worn by the majority of our customers with flat feet, pes planus, or fallen arches.
9) Insoles that are made to order are much more expensive.
Over-the-counter, mass-produced insoles are usually less expensive than custom-made insoles (at first glance). Over-the-counter foot insoles, on the other hand, have a substantially shorter lifespan. As a result, lower-cost insoles may end up costing more in the long run. You may acquire the improper product or one that is ill-fitting if you do not seek professional assistance. This may aggravate rather than improve your foot issue.
IDEASTEP is made of superior medical-grade polymers that provide support and are guaranteed to last up to three months, and typically six to nine months, at a fraction of the cost of custom insoles.