Choosing teh correct Superfeet insole require an understanding of the various factor relating to the body and the footwear in which the individual will wear the insole. The insoles are organized according to a color-coded system that identifies the arch height of the insole and the thickness of the insole. A color-coded system can be used to determine the support that each insole provide to the bodys feet, as well as to ensure that the insole will fit within the volume of the shoes of the individual.
The Green Superfeet insole provides the highest arch of the available insoles, as well as the deepest heel cup of the available insoles. The Green insole is intended for individuals who experience intense physical activities with their feet, or for those who stand on hard surface for long periods of time. The Blue insole include a lower arch than the Green insole, and is sold as an insole that is to be worn in everyday sneakers and casual footwear.
How to Choose the Right Superfeet Insole
The Berry insole includes the same arch height as the Blue insole, but includes a heel cup that is narrower than the heel cup of the Blue insole; the Berry insole is sold as an insole that can be worn within the footwear of women. The Orange insole includes a lower arch than the Blue insole, but you can trim it to allow for the insole to fit within running shoe. The Yellow and Black insoles have low profile, and are sold as insoles that can be worn within dress shoes and narrow shoes.
Finally, the Carbon insole is the thinnest of the available insoles from Superfeet, and is sold as an insole that is to be worn within ski boots and cycling shoes. In addition to the arch height of the Superfeet insole that is purchased, the volume of the shoes of the individual is another critical factor to consider in purchasing the insoles. If an individual purchases an insole with an arch height that is tall for a pair of shoes with low volume, the insole will create pressure point upon the feet that wear the insole; these pressure points will be uncomfortable for those individuals.
Additionally, if an individual purchases an insole of low profile for a pair of shoes with high volume, the insole will not provide the support to the feet of those who wear the insole. Thus, the individual should match the arch height of the insole to the volume of the footwear that the individual will wear; this will ensure the insole provides the correct support to the individuals feet. Superfeet use letter codes ranging from A to H to denote sizes of their insoles.
These codes cover both mens and womens sizes of shoes. The size of each individual foot can be found using these codes. The codes overlap to cover the various sizes of each individual foot, both mens and womens.
If an individual foot falls between the sizes represented by the letters in the codes, that individual should purchase the size with the higher letter; the toe of the insole can be trimmed to allow for it to fit within an individual shoes. The depth of the heel cup of the insole can impact its function within the individuals shoes. Insoles with deep heel cups will help to reduce strain upon the plantar fascia of the individuals feet; deep heel cups limit the movement of the heel of the individuals foot laterally.
Insoles with shallow heel cups provide less stability to the individuals feet than heel cups with deep cups, but shallow heel cups allow for the insole to be worn within shoes with limited space for insoles. Thus, individuals must consider the depth of the heel cup when purchasing insoles; this will ensure the insole provides the appropriate amount of stability to the individuals feet, or ensures the insole will be sleek enough to fit within there footwear. The arch type of the individual will help to determine the color of the Superfeet insole that should be purchased for the individual.
Individuals with flat feet and who experience pes planus (feet that roll inward when walking) experience the greatest benefits from the use of high-profile insoles. Individuals with high arches has less strain placed upon their feet with the use of insoles with aggressive amounts of support. Thus, an individual with flat feet or high arches can perform the “wet test” to determine their arch type.
Knowing an individuals arch type will help the individual choose the appropriate color of Superfeet insole. Finally, there are some circumstances under which the individual will need to replace their Superfeet insoles. After long periods of use, the insoles lose their shape and their cushioning abilities.
Thus, individuals should of replaced their insoles after one year of use; however, if they use them heavily, they may need to replace their insoles before reaching one year of use. Additionally, individuals may need to replace their insoles if the foam no longer spring back after compression of the insole, or if the individual feels their original foot pain has returned. These are indications that the insole is worn out and needs to be replaced.
Actualy, it is important to note that many people find the process of choosing the right size more difficult than they expected, and they might need alot of help. Use of the wrong insole can make things uncomfortabley. One should not buy more than one pair at a time.
The fit depends on the feet, not just the shoes.
