Insoles

Arch support generally disguises issues rather than fixes issues. An arch is designed to be strong, with being able to create massive load bearing (think arched bridge).

I found by changing to a flatter shoe I had less pain than I did with a standard shoe. I'm talking about hiking here though, so 2/3 days of walking with a pack. After changing to a shoe with less of a drop and a wider toe box, I was in much less pain.

Just my experience though.

There's been some studies that shows these insoles can cause muscle decrease, providing short term gains for long term losses.
 
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koolpc said:
Feet hurt after standing a lot in work. No diagnosed issues.

Seen insoles that are gel and have arch support etc. Wondering if they would help...
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What shoes do you currently wear and their age? Maybe your current shoes are insufficient and that is what is causing you problems.

Do you regularly stand at work out of this a new thing? If it’s new then your body may simply need time to adjust.

Also do you mean literally standing in one spot or are you walking?
 
The Sketchers trainers i recently bought have a memory foam insole. Tbh i'm not too fussed on it, feels a bit like i'm treading in mud, but i could imagine it'd help some.
 
Have used branded sorbothane full beds to replace those in my asic trainers forever, they last through multiple pairs of trainers, use them in walking boots too,
and have a pair of their very thin ones in plastic mountaineering double boots (bought in Fr after I had knee problem, but, starting to use walking poles for descent was probably the bigger help)
 
They're of limited use they take up space inside the shoe so unless your footwear is extremely roomy you're going to have cramped toes etc. Better to think about exteriors and by that better soles airwair is better than hard solid soles and nike type trainers with air soles can't remember the brand name but they're better still but may not be suitable as work wear. The other thing is and this may sound personal but lose some weight it really puts pressure on feet, joints etc if you're standing for any length of time
 
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I walk 30km a shift, and I have to wear toe-caps too. When I first started I suffered from terminal blisters (heels and big toes) so just bought a cheap pair of insoles from Amazon. They worked just fine and now I don't need any, just slip my boots on and I'm away.
 
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