Why do you need silicone insoles, how to choose them and how to care for them?

If you have not tried on yourself that walking comfort that silicone insoles can provide, it's time to buy a pair and finally forget about rubbing, discomfort and buzzing feet at the end of the day. A huge number of positive reviews indicates that with a high degree of probability, using these inserts once, you can no longer refuse them. But what exactly are silicone shoe insoles good for? Which is better to choose and buy? Is it difficult to care for them?

Why are silicone insoles needed?

The use of silicone can be found in any sphere of life: from medical implants and goods for babies to baking dishes and even such trifles as headphone heads. Due to its strength and wear resistance, accompanied by hypoallergenicity, non-toxicity and softness, it was silicone that made a real revolution in the manufacture of insoles.

Perhaps now there is no shoe store that would not offer to buy silicone insoles to its customers. Still: they guarantee comfortable wearing shoes, and comfort - a satisfied customer. But does everyone need such orthopedic inserts and are they right for you?

• Often silicone insoles are recommended after getting injured tendons in order to reduce their tension when walking.
• After fractures, depreciation during walking is important, which gel pads provide.
• Orthopedic silicone insoles will help with congenital or acquired defects of the foot, as well as eliminate unpleasant sensations arising from the mismatch of the structure of your foot with a shoe block.
• The cushioning effect also helps to reduce the load on the joints, and in many reviews people with arthritis or arthrosis share their experiences wearing silicone insoles.
• Pregnancy is another reason to get gel pads. So the legs will swell less, and the load on the joints due to weight gain will decrease.
• Speaking of weight, it is worth mentioning that silicone insoles are recommended for overweight people to reduce the load when walking.
• The largest number of reviews about gel inserts is still devoted to the problem of rubbing the foot, especially when it comes to wearing heels. When the insole is too smooth and the foot glides over its surface, the appearance of corns is difficult to avoid. Silicone is another matter!
• Silicone is one of the most preferred materials for long contact with the skin, so if you feel discomfort in the heel due to the inappropriate material of the original insole, buy silicone!
• Even if you do not suffer from leg health problems and your shoes do not rub, your fingers and heels will say thanks for the extra comfort and cushioning. In the end, we travel an average of 6-8 kilometers per day, and gel pads can contribute to your health in the long run.

By the way

Perforation on some orthopedic inserts allows sweat to be absorbed more efficiently than fabric insoles do, while avoiding the problem of sweating with an unpleasant odor: sweat does not absorb into silicone, unlike fabric.

How to choose silicone insoles?

When choosing insoles, the main criteria are the model, price and quality of the products, and most likely not the silicone itself, but the adhesive base.

As for the model, the liners will need to be selected according to the area in which you feel discomfort. If this is the front of the foot, as is often the case when wearing heels, then buy pads for the front.If heel rubs - special heel pads. Full liners are more often chosen for an overall increase in comfort or for solving medical problems, especially if the orthopedic linings.

Everything is simple with the price: if you just want to add comfort to everyday walking, you can buy inexpensive gel insoles or order them from China on well-known sites. But if you need orthopedic inserts or if high-quality cushioning of the heel or effective fight against sweat is important to you, then preference should be given to professional brands, after having studied reviews about their products.

But about the adhesive base, the information varies from review to review. On the one hand, like expensive models, such as Shol, orthopedic and sports insoles, the adhesive layer is better, lasts longer, and also such inserts can be glued. On the other hand, the insole, especially in closed shoes, already lies horizontally and has nowhere to slide off, so there are people who believe that for extra comfort it is quite possible to choose cheap liners.

Tip

Before gluing gel liners, walk around with them a little to understand the best position. Also, you may have to re-stick the half insoles, pushing them in different directions to find the same position in which you do not feel any discomfort.

How to care for silicone insoles?

Having given more than a thousand for orthopedic gel inserts or Shol products, you want them to serve you as much as possible, and for this you need to properly care for them.
Fortunately, silicone is unpretentious and durable, and there are only a couple of recommendations for caring for it.

• Silicone does not tolerate severe cold, extreme heat and direct sunlight, so when the thermometer shows extreme temperatures, it is better to choose ordinary insoles.
• To keep the lining longer, stick it only on a clean, dry surface.
• If you want to re-stick the insole, wash it in warm soapy water and dry it with the adhesive side up. Choose only hand wash, do not use bleach, and avoid boiling water.

Tip

Over time, the adhesive base will cease to hold well, and then the only option will be to attach the liners to the glue.

It is time to test the effect of silicone insoles on yourself: perhaps you are the one who will leave the following positive feedback about this magnificent product!