Gel inserts for shoes
Gel insoles are basically a good thing for your feet. Or at least that's what they say. But what do you have to look out for when buying gel insoles? Are there advantages and disadvantages with these shoe insoles? Here's what to look for before and after buying.
Before buying gel insoles for your shoes
It makes sense to find out which gel insoles make sense and in which shoes they make sense before buying.
- Gel inserts are really a good tip for painful feet. These insoles take the pressure off your feet and joints with every step and you walk more gently in your shoes.
- Gel inserts are a worthwhile purchase for painful feet or knees or for pressure points on the feet. You can also use it to prevent blisters in new shoes.
- There are also big differences when it comes to gel insoles: Do you want a suitable size for your feet, or do you prefer one that you can cut yourself? Would you like gel inserts that you stick on in your shoes, or interchangeable ones?
- Ask friends about their experiences with gel insoles. If you are unsure, go for a cheap model first. It doesn't have to be for life, but it gives you an impression of how running with gel insoles in your shoes feels.
- In any case, make sure that your feet with the insoles still fit into your shoes. There are insoles in different sizes and heights - trying or measuring is a must.
Orthopedic insoles do not fit into every shoe, but luckily for shoes there are ...
There are also gel inserts for example just for that Toes or bale of your Feet.
You should keep this in mind when using gel inserts
- With gel insoles, you will sweat more in your shoes. Therefore, make sure that you clean the insoles with soap and water after each use. In this way you also prevent bad shoe odors.
- When hiking, it makes sense if you have two pairs of gel inserts for your feet in your luggage, so you can simply swap them during a break.
- Before you spend the whole day with it, you should simply try out the insoles on shorter walks or something similar. With regard to long hikes or working days, you will then know whether the insoles make things easier for you or whether they get in the way over time.
You can usually get gel inserts for your shoes in shoe stores and drug stores - sometimes in some supermarkets, but often as a temporary offer.
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