Running Insole

Currently there is a wide range of running insoles on the market, so sometimes it can be difficult to know how to choose the best option for your feet.
In this article we will explain the points you should take into account when choosing the best insole for the practice of your favorite sport.

Why many runners need running insoles

The practice of sports is essential and beneficial for our daily life, but in some people it can cause injuries (especially when we start from previous pathologies).
And its prolonged practice sometimes favors the wear and tear of bones, ligaments, tendons or muscles.
It all depends on what kind of sport we practice, how we do it, in what state our body is in, and what previous pathologies we have.

Even so, in the risk/benefit ratio the second option is usually much higher than the first, and therefore it becomes an essential activity for the proper functioning of our body.

There are sports in which our feet suffer more, such as impact sports: running, athletics, soccer, basketball, tennis or paddle, for example.
In these sports the lower trunk of our body is subjected to constant impacts and the main point of support is the sole of our feet.
Therefore, having a good plantar health is essential to avoid current and future injuries when practicing impact sports.

For a proper practice we have to take into account two aspects: footwear and insoles.
Not everyone uses insoles, but the insole that incorporates the footwear is not usually sufficient or adequate, much less adapted to our feet.
They are not usually uncomfortable, so we often do not pay attention and do not use any type of insole if the footwear is comfortable.
Even so, you will considerably improve your plantar health if in addition to using appropriate footwear, you complement it with good running insoles.

How to choose the best running Inoles

Materials of construction

The materials used to manufacture running insoles are essential to determine their comfort, durability and adaptation, both to the shape of your feet and to the footwear.
In the market you have mainly gel insoles, or orthopedic insoles and 100% adapted to the shape of your feet.
On the other hand, the latter are not usually very comfortable, since their manufacturing materials are rigid.
They do not deform easily, so they are durable insoles, but excessively hard and not very comfortable in most cases.
There are also insoles for runners halfway between gel insoles and orthopedic and adaptable insoles: Smou insoles.

Smou Inoles are anatomical SBR latex foam gel insoles with breathable and absorbent microfiber.
With anatomical metatarsal area for greater comfort and removable heel designed to properly download the area; especially useful if you suffer from heel spurs.
The support is made of 3/4 resin of great durability and resistance.
Therefore, we combine durability and resistance with comfort and adaptability to our feet.

Adaptation to the shape of your foot

As for how running insoles adapt to the shape of your foot, gel insoles usually have different standard sizes.
And orthopedic insoles are 100% custom-made for your feet, as they are made by an orthopedic specialist following your specific anatomy.

Smou Inoles come in different standard sizes, but are made for all types of feet.
They cover the main pathologies that cause foot pain: metatarsalgia, heel spurs and plantar fasciitis.
And their shape and materials make them suitable for normal feet as well as for flat or cavus feet.
The bridge is sufficient for a cavus foot, without being excessive or uncomfortable for a flat foot or a normal foot.
In addition, the metatarsal area is softer so that this point of support is not a suffering in your favorite sport.

Adaptability to footwear

Footwear adjustability is also important when choosing running insoles.
The gel options can be trimmable at the edges to adapt to the shape of your shoe and to ensure that the insole is well fixed.
And as for the orthopedic insole, it can be 100% custom-fitted to the shape of your shoe, so this feature would be fully covered with this customized option.

Smou Inoles tend to fit really well in most shoes, but even if you need them to, they can be heated and modified to fit perfectly with your favorite footwear.

Durability

Durability is essential when looking for insoles for sports, especially if we are regular athletes.
But it is often at odds with comfort.
Gel insoles are comfortable but not usually very durable, and orthopedic insoles are durable but not characterized by their comfort.

Smou once again, is the meeting point between the two options, as they are running insoles made of durable materials that do not deform easily, but add an extra layer of comfort on top of the insole.
Plus, because they conform so well to the shape of your foot, they provide exceptional support and grip.
Basics that will also help you feel comfortable with every step.

You can see that you have a multitude of options when choosing an insole for running, we have launched to the market the intermediate solution with the benefits and virtues of each of the systems.
It is not as expensive as an orthopedic insole, and of course it is much more comfortable; and it is not as deformable and not as durable as a gel insole.

Hundreds of runners have already tried Smou, and we’re sure it’s your next best option.
Check out all our reviews on Google and you’ll be convinced!