Arch Support Insole

Arch Support Insoles

When your feet don't feel their best, it's difficult for you to truly be at your best. Foot pain can make it hard for you to stand, walk and even comfortably wear shoes. While there are many causes of foot pain that require different types of treatments to alleviate discomfort, arch supports are often recommended by doctors for those suffering from various types of aching and soreness in the feet. At Walgreens, we offer a selection of arch support insoles from top brands like Spenco to help you adhere to your doctor's recommendations and reduce foot pain.

What Are Arch Supports?

Arch support insoles are a piece of foam or plastic that is worn inside of a shoe. As their name suggests, arch supports provide support for the arch of the foot, the part of the bottom of the foot between the start of the toes and the start of the heels. When you step, the arch support insole helps to absorb pressure and stress, distributing away from the arches of the feet. This can reduce symptoms of pain when you're walking or standing and also reduce the likelihood of pain occurring later after you have taken off your shoes.

Do I Need Arch Support?

Doctors may recommend arch support insoles for individuals with a wide variety of problems with their feet. Often, the insoles are recommended for people whose arches are irregularly shaped. These individuals include people with exceptionally high arches as well as those with shallow arches or flat feet. A physician may also recommend arch supports for individuals with certain leg problems, such as shin splints. Athletes and runners may need to wear arch supports during training and competition even if they do not have a foot injury in order to take stress off of the arches of the feet. If you're uncertain whether or not you would benefit from the use of arch support insoles, your doctor can provide you with advice.

Which Arch Support Is Best?

Arch support insoles come in different forms. Some are simple pads that provide extra cushioning for the bottoms of the feet and can help to make shoes more comfortable. Others are made from more rigid materials and are geared more toward those with irregularly shaped arches and other foot problems. A doctor can help you compare the insoles that are available on the market and provide you with advice about which type you should choose.

Sizing Arch Support Insoles

Some types of arch supports are one size fits all designs that can be used by men and women of all shoe sizes. If you purchase one of these types of arch supports, you will still need to make sure that the insoles will fit the width of your shoes. Some shoes, such as women's high-heeled pumps, may be too narrow for some one-size-fits-all insoles. Other arch support insoles are made for specific men's and women's shoe sizes. With this type, you will need to make sure that you purchase the right size to suit your needs in order to get the best possible results.