The right pair of supportive insoles can make a big difference to prevent pain from bunions, by alleviating pressure on the bunions themselves. Insoles can also help to prevent the growth of bunions by addressing some of the common causes of bunions like flat feet and pronation. But what should you look for in an effective pair of inserts for bunions?
This post will describe how insoles can help bunions, and explain why SOLE footbeds are the best insoles you can get to alleviate your discomfort and prevent the growth of bunions.
SOLE footbeds come in three thicknesses, to fit any footwear.
What are bunions and how are they caused?
A bunion is a hard bony lump at the base of the big toe. Bunions are caused by long-term pressure on the big toe joint, often from the big toe pointing inward toward the rest of your toes. This could be due to wearing narrow shoes that cramp your toes together. It's also often the result of particular mechanics of your feet. Common causes include flat feet and overpronation, which cause excess pressure on the inside edge of your feet and your big toe.
The best bunions insoles have good arch support.
In order to prevent excess pressure on the inside edge of your feet, it's important to find an insole that provides adequate arch support. A good bunions insole will support your foot under the arch to prevent your foot from rolling inward too far which would place pressure on the joint of your big toe.
SOLE footbeds are custom moldable insoles that are especially effective at distributing pressure evenly across the surface of your feet. This is thanks to the SOLE Signature Supportive Shape which combines industry-leading arch support with a deep heel cup, to promote neutral alignment and prevent issues like overpronation.
Insoles for bunions and overpronation.
Pronation occurs when your foot and ankle rolls inward on each step, placing excess pressure on the inner edge of your foot. As you move through your stride, that pressure shifts forward onto the edge of your big toe.
This pressure can make bunions more painful, and can be at the root of bunions forming in the first place. Overpronation can force the first metatarsal bone upward, interfering with the natural flex of the big toe's 'big knuckle' joint. It can also result in the big toe being pulled inward toward the other toes.
The SOLE Signature Supportive Shape prevents excessive pronation, ensuring that you're walking on a stable base, and pressure is distributed evenly across your foot.
The best insoles for bunions and flat feet.
Another common cause of excess strain on the big toe joint is flat feet. Without the natural arch in your foot, your feet are more prone to rolling inwards, pronating excessively, as described above. An insole with arch support will compensate for the lack of a natural arch in the foot by supporting the foot from beneath.
SOLE footbeds are especially effective for people with flat feet because they are custom moldable to your unique feet and arch height. By heat molding SOLE supportive footbeds, people with flat feet can find comfort quickly, with a product that will help prevent the development of bunions and relieve the pain of existing ones.
"My orthopedic surgeon recommended these for my bunions and they have been so helpful!" — Hannah.
Custom insoles for bunion pain.
SOLE footbeds are custom moldable to your unique feet and arch height. You can heat mold them easily, using your own oven at home. Or you can simply slip them into your shoes and they'll mold within a few days of wear.
Once molded to your feet, SOLE insoles act as a dynamic second skin, staying in even contact with the whole of the foot. This helps to distribute pressure evenly across your feet, preventing excess pressure on any one point. This will help to alleviate the pain of bunions by reducing pressure on the bunion.
In addition to helping distribute pressure evenly, custom molding SOLE footbeds helps ensure you have a comfortable fit from the get-go. If you are new to using supportive insoles the added arch support can cause some mild discomfort initially.
By heat molding your insoles, you allow the arch of the footbed to conform more quickly to the height of your foot's arch. This will not mean that the arch loses its supportive benefits, but the support will feel more comfortable more quickly, helping you enjoy the benefits of the insoles.