Does My Foot Type Determine My Insole Size?
No, insole size is not determined by your foot type. While your foot type, and you tendency to do things like overpronate or supinate, can and should influence your footwear choices in general, the mechanisms of support for alignment and weight distribution are the same across all sizes.
So What Does Determine Insole Size?
When you’re considering what size insole to purchase, don’t be too concerned about your foot. Instead, consider the shoe that your insole is going into.
You want an insole that fits into your shoe comfortably. You don’t want an oversized insole to cut off circulation when you lace up, or have your foot stuck in an uncomfortable position. You also don’t want an undersized insole to slide around within your shoe and ruin the fit.
So look for an insole that still allows your foot to fit properly within the shoe. Also, check to see whether the sock liner that came with the shoe is removable.
What Type Of Shoe Would Use A Full Size Insole?
Understandably, a full size insole fits best inside a full size shoe, preferably with a removable sock liner. The Orange Full is designed to replace the sock liner, and placing it on top of an existing sock liner might negatively impact the fit of your shoe.
Some types of shoes that are best suited for full size insoles:
Full sized running shoes
Work boots
Dress casual shoes with a removable liner
What Type Of Shoe Would Use A ¾ Size Insole?
Some types of shoes that are best suited for insole:
Dress casual shoes without a removable liner
Formal dress shoes
Athletic shoes with glued-in sock liners
What Type Of Shoe Would Use A Light Insole?
High Heels
Athletic Cleats & Track Spikes
Boat Shoes (like Sperry Topsiders)
Mary Jane Shoes
As a rule, if you can fit more support into a shoe, it’s best to get it in!
Post time: Jun-02-2021