10 Best Orthotic Insoles, According to Podiatrists
Walk for hours with the support of these comfy shoe inserts.
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Nothing is worse than being stuck in an uncomfortable pair of shoes. Whether your walking shoes just don’t feel right or your cute flats lack support, an orthotic insole can help alleviate some of the strain on your feet and add extra cushioning or arch support. Not only are orthotic insoles fairly affordable and super easy to slip into your shoes, but they’re a great choice for those with various conditions such as flat feet, high arches, bunions and more.
Our top picks:
The product analysts and fiber scientists at the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab test all sorts of gear for your feet, from the most comfortable shoes for women to effective recovery shoes for after a hard workout to dress shoes made for long days at the office. To narrow down the best orthotic insoles, we reviewed each one for materials and specs and partnered with podiatrists and orthopedists to assess the construction of some of the picks below. We also asked consumer testers to try several of the insoles while exercising to evaluate the amount of arch support, comfort, fit and more. Our selections below are based on testing notes of models we've been hands-on with, feedback from consumer testers and our many years of expertise evaluating footwear.
After checking out our top picks, continue reading to learn more about the various insole styles recommended by Dr. Jacqueline Sutera, DPM, a podiatrist of City Podiatry in NYC, to help you find the right ones for you.
Emma Seymour (she/her) is a senior product analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles, Paper and Apparel Lab, where she has led testing for luggage, pillows, towels, tampons and more since 2018. She graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor of science in fiber science and apparel design and a minor in gerontology, completing research in the Body Scanner Lab on optimizing activewear for athletic performance.
Olivia (she/her) is a media and tech product reviews analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute, covering tech, home, auto, health and more. She has more than five years of experience writing about tech trends and innovation and, prior to joining GH in 2021, was a writer for Android Central, Lifewire and other media outlets. Olivia is a graduate of George Washington University, with a bachelor's degree in journalism, political science and French, and she holds a master’s degree in communications from Sciences Po Paris.
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