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Explore practical guidance on orthotic insoles and foot orthoses, including insole length, materials, shoe fit, posting, modular adjustment, pressure relief and when professional assessment may be helpful.
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Insoles & Foot Orthoses Advice

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Choose a topic below to explore practical guidance, supportive products and different approaches to managing your symptoms.

Choosing Insoles

Full-Length vs 3/4 Length Insoles: What’s the Difference?

Full-Length vs 3/4 Length Insoles: What’s the Difference?

Fitting & Footwear

How Should Insoles Fit Inside Shoes?

How Should Insoles Fit Inside Shoes?

 Should You Remove the Original Shoe Insole Before Fitting an Orthotic?

Should You Remove the Original Shoe Insole Before Fitting an Orthotic?

 Can Insoles Be Trimmed to Fit Shoes?

Can Insoles Be Trimmed to Fit Shoes?

Materials & Cushioning

Gel vs Foam vs EVA Insoles: What’s the Difference?

Gel vs Foam vs EVA Insoles: What’s the Difference?

 Soft vs Semi-Rigid Orthotic Insoles: What’s the Difference?

Soft vs Semi-Rigid Orthotic Insoles: What’s the Difference?

Orthotic Design

Neutral vs Posted Orthotic Insoles: What’s the Difference?

Neutral vs Posted Orthotic Insoles: What’s the Difference?

 What Is a Heat-Mouldable Insole?

What Is a Heat-Mouldable Insole?

Posting & Modular Orthoses

What Is Rearfoot Posting in an Orthotic Insole?

What Is Rearfoot Posting in an Orthotic Insole?

 What Is a Modular Orthotic Insole?

What Is a Modular Orthotic Insole?

Pressure Relief

What Are Pressure-Relief and Offloading Insoles?

What Are Pressure-Relief and Offloading Insoles?

Children’s Orthoses

What Are Children’s Orthotic Insoles and When Are They Used?

What Are Children’s Orthotic Insoles and When Are They Used?

Specialist Orthoses

What Is an Inframalleolar Foot Orthosis?

What Is an Inframalleolar Foot Orthosis?

Professional Guidance

When Should Insoles or Foot Orthoses Be Professionally Assessed?

When Should Insoles or Foot Orthoses Be Professionally Assessed?