What is the difference between a footbed and an insole/orthotic?
Mel Watts
Last Update 2 yıl önce
Regular footbeds are designed to provide a cushioning effect and absorb shock. They may feel comfortable at first, but they do not address the biomechanical cause of excess pronation.
Insoles provide some degree of shock absorption, but more importantly they are functional and are designed to help you reclaim your footprint by supporting natural alignment from the ground up. Some footbeds also feature an arch support; however, quality insoles such as Orthaheel do a lot more than just support the arches.