Pure cotton insoles: For those whose feet sweat a lot and have severe foot odor, it is best to use pure cotton insoles with better moisture absorption properties.
Activated carbon insoles: People with sweaty and smelly feet can try activated carbon insoles if pure cotton insoles are still ineffective.
Chemical fiber insoles: Inferior chemical fiber insoles have poor hygroscopicity and are prone to generate static electricity, which is harmful to health; Gore-tex high-grade chemical fiber insoles have good breathability and waterproof properties, but are quite expensive.
Lax insoles: In seasons with higher temperatures, those with more sweaty feet can choose linen insoles with good hygroscopicity.
Bamboo insoles: In seasons with higher temperatures, those who don’t sweat much can choose bamboo insoles, which can bring a cool feeling to the soles of the feet.
Paper insoles: disposable, convenient, hygienic, and no pollution to the environment after disposal. Suitable for use when traveling on business.
New features of high-quality insoles
Perhaps, you think insoles are just a comfortable cushion. Yes, in the past, the function of insoles was just a soft cushion, but today's modern technology has upgraded insoles.
Prevent the sole of the foot from sliding inside the shoe
Except for more professional sports shoes, the inside of most shoes is flat, but the sole of the human foot is not flat. Therefore, When walking, the soles of the feet will slide in the shoes, making each step require a little more effort, making long-distance walking more tiring. Using a three-dimensional insole can fill the gap between the sole of the foot and the footbed and reduce the sliding of the sole of the foot in the shoe.
Improve the stability of your steps
The supportive insoles can reduce the swing caused by the heel striking when walking, thereby reducing fatigue. To a certain extent, the support of good insoles is stronger than that of ordinary shoes.
Shock Absorption Although the shoes themselves have a shock-absorbing function, the role of the insoles cannot be underestimated. There are two types of shock-absorbing insoles. One is to use a hard cup-shaped heel support. A hard rubber support with a suitable curvature can exert a good shock-absorbing function and is suitable for some activities with stable and long-lasting steps, such as fencing and hiking. etc.; the other type is insoles made of soft materials, the most common of which is air cushion, which can absorb the impact of the heel when it strikes, and is suitable for running and jumping movements such as running and basketball.
Correction of bad posture
If the foot is splayed or splayed, orthopedic insoles can correct the foot posture. It may sound magical, but that's exactly what it does. With the help of orthopedic insoles, people can correct their foot posture when walking and standing, thereby reducing accidental injuries.
Drug-based antibacterial and sterilizing medicated health-care insoles are made by immersing drugs into cloth insoles, which play a role in preventing and sterilizing through the volatilization of the drug.
Be careful when purchasing insoles
●Don’t be overly superstitious about health-care insoles. Take massage insoles as an example. There are dozens of reflection areas on a human foot. The main organs of the human body, such as the heart, liver, kidneys, etc., have corresponding reflection areas on the feet. However, the massage points on the insoles are It is network-based and lacks pertinence, so its therapeutic effect can only be imagined. If worn improperly, it can also thicken the skin on the feet and sometimes even cause side effects. ●Diabetic patients are prone to diabetic foot due to vascular neuropathy. The skin of the feet is very easy to be damaged, and it is not easy to heal after damage. Therefore, diabetic patients should avoid using massage insoles and should choose comfortable pure cotton insoles.
●Orthopedic insoles have a certain correction effect on some mild foot deformities. They can reduce local excessive pressure on the soles of the feet caused by foot deformities, thereby relieving foot fatigue. However, orthopedic insoles must be used under the guidance of an orthotist.
●For different shoes, ideal insoles should have different hardnesses. For example, the hardness of leather shoe insoles should be smaller, while the hardness of sports shoe insoles should be slightly higher.
Be careful when using insoles
Maintain hygiene: It is best to replace insoles every day. Brush the insoles with soapy water once a week to keep them dry and clean to prevent athlete's foot caused by mold growth.
Regular replacement: Since the insoles have certain shock-absorbing properties, this performance will be destroyed after being used for a long period of time. Generally speaking, the sports insoles equipped in sports shoes have expired when half of the life of the shoes is consumed. For sports insoles, there is a basic replacement principle: after 150 hours of aerobic exercise, the insoles will lose their elasticity and should be replaced at this time.