What is a semi-rigid orthotic?

Best Materials for Orthotics: How and Why Orthotic Materials Differ

No single material is best for every kind of orthotic. We explore the different materials used to make orthotics and explain why this difference is important.

Get Reimbursed for Orthotics From HSA: Here’s How!

Are insoles HSA eligible? Read more about the process of getting reimbursed, what products are covered, the fees, and what products are deemed eligible.

Best Insoles for Nurses to Relieve Fatigue

Learn more about the types of insoles nurses could use to improve their comfort and provide support to their feet throughout the work day.

3 Best Insoles for Standing on Concrete All Day—Podiatrists’ Choice for 2025

Insoles for concrete provide maximum arch support, comfort, and align your feet—check out our choice of the best insoles for standing on concrete all day.

The Differences Between Memory Foam vs. Gel Insoles

Learn about the key differences between memory foam and gel insoles to choose the right option for your footwear needs

Why You Should Wear Insoles if You Spend All Day in Work Boots

Learn more about how orthotic insoles can improve your overall comfort in your work boots, as well as other conservative methods you can use to reduce pain.

3 Best Insoles for Walking All Day—Custom-Made by Top Podiatrists

Read on to find out more about the benefits and features of good shoe inserts, and discover the 3 best custom insoles for walking and standing all day.

Best Insoles for Work Boots and Flat Feet

The best insoles for those with flat feet who wear work boots are a custom-made insole with sturdy but flexible arch support, proper fit, and a deep heel cup

A PT’s Opinion on the Best Footwear and Insoles for Flat Feet

A combination of proper shoes with the right type of orthotics is ideally the best way to manage the symptoms of flat feet and correct the deformity. Here's why

Wearing Orthotics: Is It a Life-Long Necessity?

You may wonder how long you will have to wear orthotics to manage your foot condition. Read on to find out whether you will always need to wear them and why.

Do hard plastic insoles cause more damage to the plantar fascia?

Today I met an orthopedic doctor sitting next to my husband and me at a restaurant, and I decided to ask him his thoughts on PF treatments. He then asked me what my insoles were made of, and I to

Memory foam vs. orthotics material for my Plantar Fasciitis?

I read somewhere that material orthotics is bad for ball-of-foot pain. Now, I'm not really sure what the best insoles would be for me to wear. What should I consider in terms of softness, hardne

What is the best material for orthotics?

What is the best material for orthotics? I tried looking online, and I'm getting a mix of hard and soft orthotics. I'm not sure which is actually better?

What type of plastic are orthotics made of?

What is an EVA orthotic?

I'm a middle school teacher, and I'm on my feet all day because of my job. I've been looking for good orthotics to help with foot and ankle pain, and the term "EVA orthotics" has come up quite a

How do you know when you need orthotics?

I'm a fine dining waiter, and I spend long hours on my feet. Sometimes they are very achy at the end of the shift, and sometimes they even swell up a bit. Is this a sign that I should buy orthoti

Do carbon fiber inserts work?

What do carbon fiber insoles do?