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How to Choose Your Superfeet Product

Everybody's feet are different, but everyone can benefit from the support and comfort provided by a Superfeet Premium Insole. Superfeet makes a variety of models designed to fit differently-shaped feet for all types of activities and sports. Here are some tips to help you choose the right Superfeet products for you.

	What foot type are you? Only 10-15% of the population has what is described as an 'ideal functioning foot'. This is often referred to as a neutral foot. People with a neutral foot have a well-defined shaped foot that doesn't need an orthotic for biomechanical reasons. But they can still benefit from the added shock absorption a Superfeet insole provides. Superfeet's 3-dimensional shape around the foot acts like an adapter to fit into the 2-dimensional shaped footwear. This intimate fit provides comfort and improves performance. The remaining population has a tendency to either excessively pronate or supinate when they stand, walk or run. Besides affecting fit, this can result in secondary foot ailments. If you experience this type of problem, a Superfeet Premium Insole will provide support in the key areas of your foot to help reduce foot problems.
	Excessive pronation can cause a flat arch and foot elongation, resulting in plantar fasciitis, bunions, blisters, knee, hip and back pain, and shin splints, among other things. The end result is inefficient motion, which causes low strength and loss of power during toe-off. A supinated foot can be predisposed to ankle sprains, ligament strains and tears, tendonitis, and poor shock absorption. Overall, Superfeet insoles will improve the comfort and fit of the shoe.

What type of footwear are you wearing?

Most types of athletic style footwear come with some type of removable insole. Unfortunately, the soft cushion effect dissipates quickly within the first few days, and the poor support provides little, if any, biomechanical help. Removal of this insole provides ample room to complement your new footwear with any one of our supportive Superfeet insoles.

Many types of casual and formal dress footwear have no removable insole and subsequently provide very little room for the addition of an after-market insole. In these instances our low-profile products such as BLUE and BLACK models are ideal for this type of footwear. They can be trimmed full length, or if need be, trimmed back to a ¾ length (See Fig 9). If your footwear is still too tight, we recommend you try one of our Superfeet EASY-FIT products.

What type of activity are you doing?

Most activities will feel more comfortable with the right Superfeet insole. If you are a runner or walker, we recommend you try one of our models designed to provide extra shock absorption, such as our GREEN, or our new BERRY insole (for Women). If you are looking for support in a stop-and-start sport like soccer, then our BLUE model is ideal for tight fitting cleated footwear. If you are a skater, cyclist, or prefer cowboy boots as you choice of footwear, then our specially designed GREY is the right model for you.

No matter what type of foot you have, what type of footwear you are wearing, or what activity you are doing, Superfeet has the ideal product for you.

How to Size Your Superfeet

Every shoe manufacturer has their own version of sizes and that can make things confusing. One brand's size 8 is not necessarily another brand's size 8. Many people wear their shoes too small, or too big, and don't really know what size they truly are. To help avoid this confusion, and preoccupation with size, Superfeet identifies each of our product sizes with letters. Each letter represents approximate sizing based on the footwear industry's manufacturing scale. We provide our authorized Superfeet dealers with DEMO product in various letter sizes to help you determine the correct size of Superfeet insole for you. Here is a quick way to size your Superfeet.

• Step 1
  Check the Superfeet size chart, and select the size that you feel is the closest to your size.
  
  

  

• Step 2
  If the insole you selected is too short (Fig. A), go up one size (Fig. B).
• Step 3
  Check the heel width. If width is too small (Fig. C), go up one size (Fig. D).
• Step4
  Follow the Quick Trim and Fit instructions from the beginning of the Guide.

Download a PDF version of the User's Guide.