Topic ‘insoles’

Introducing: Spenco Polysorb Earthbound Insoles

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

The New Spenco POLYSORB EARTHBOUND INSOLES

Spenco’s New Earth-Friendly Earthbound Insoles are supportive and 55% recycled/renewable.  Be Green!

The New Spenco Polysorb Earthbound Insoles provide the ultimate in cushioning and arch support for active people. 

Using a stability cradle that is 100% recycled nylon with excellent arch support for a low to medium arch, and heel cup that’s deep enough to be stable without putting your heel too high or too low, The Spenco Polysorb Earthbound Insoles offer comfort with incredible support. A layer of 65% recycled EVA foam is blended with 35% natural cork for extra cushioning from toe to heel. Also added in is a forefoot crash pad designed to add shock absorption under the ball of foot that helps beat soreness from foot strike and push off. The Insole is topped with a friction resistant antimicrobial topcloth, made with 40 percent recycled polyester fabric; it is just perfect -not too slippery–not too sticky.

Clinically designed, doctor recommended. Years in the making through thorough development and testing, the Spenco Polysorb Earthbound Insoles are proven durable to ensure users can enjoy the comfort and lasting support for a long time of normal use.  Sizes Available include Men’s 6-15 and Women’s 3-12. And like all Spenco footcare products, the Polysorb Earthbound Insoles carry a one-year unconditional guarantee.

If you have tried a pair, we invite you to write a product review.  Let others know what your experience has been with this fantastic new Insole from Spenco.

What Are The Benefits of Good Insoles?

Saturday, May 23rd, 2009

Using high quality Insoles offer many benefits for many different types of people and foot types. People use insoles for a few primary reasons – comfort, relief from pain, prevention of foot problems and to help achieve greater performance during athletic activities. While runners/joggers benefit due to greater performance achieved with the wearing of quality insoles, everyday people likewise benefit as prevention and relief from foot pain enables them to enjoy life and perform daily activities better.
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Morton's Neuroma: A painful condition that is preventable

Friday, May 15th, 2009

Morton’s neuroma occurs in a nerve in the foot, often between the third and fourth toes. The condition involves a thickening of the tissue around one of the nerves leading to the toes. A neuroma is caused by repeated friction and pressure on the nerve, which in turn causes the nerve to scar and become thicker, the result is numbness, tingling, or burning between the toes. Pain or burning also may shoot backwards up the foot into the leg. Ordinarily, there are no outward signs of this condition. (more…)

The Foot is a Precision Piece of Machinery

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

The foot is a precision piece of machinery which is fundamental for our movement and daily activities. On average,

The foot contains 26 bones including 2 sesemoids under the big toe. A network of muscles, tendons, and ligaments support bones and joints in the foot. Muscles give the foot its shape by holding the bones in position. Tendons connect muscles to bones and ligaments connect bone to bone.

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How to Know Which Insole is Right For You?

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

Research has shown which types of insoles are good for the different types of foot arches. While many people will experiment to see which product works best, there are a few general rules when it comes to matching insoles with arch types.
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