Our Top 10 Best Insoles of 2023

Shoe insoles can provide one of the quickest and cheapest ways to relieve pain, provide support and make your shoes more comfortable, but you'll only feel their true effect if you choose the right pair. While you'll often see claims of one pair or the other highlighted as the very best, the truth is that each insole will have its own strengths and weaknesses, and it's important you choose the pair that will do the most for you.

To cut through the noise, we've had our insole experts at ShoeInsoles.co.uk select their Top 10 Insoles, highlighting the main strengths of each to show you where they really shine. Accumulating the knowledge from some of the best articles from our team of experts, each one of these insoles is our first choice for its use, ensuring you choose the right insole for your needs.

Best Insoles for Plantar Fasciitis

Sof Sole Plantar Fasciitis Orthotic Insoles

Plantar fasciitis is a condition that can't be ignored, causing burning pain emanating from the plantar fascia. This is something we have plenty of experience with, and we've found the Sof Sole Plantar Fasciitis Orthotic Insoles to be the best solution, available in both a Men's Version and a Women's Version to suit different foot shapes. Offering support, stability and pain relief, these are our #1 choice for plantar fasciitis.

Key Feature: Support the arches and metatarsals for relief from plantar fasciitis

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Best Insoles for Overpronation

Powerstep Original Full Length Orthotic Insoles

These are some of our most popular insoles, and for good reason. The Powerstep Original Full Length Orthotic Insoles have been developed for stabilisation, helping your feet stay in a more natural position as you walk. A heel cradle keeps the feet securely in place and a semi-rigid arch support gives your feet even more support to ensure a healthy gait, which is why they're our top pick for overpronation.

Key Feature: Align the feet to correct gait and cushion for foot comfort

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Best Insoles for Supination

Superfeet Green Performance Insoles

Similar to the overpronation issue mentioned above, insoles for supination need to focus on providing stability and correcting gait. The Superfeet Green Performance Insoles are an ideal option, designed to align the foot to provide a more comfortable walking pattern. Their deep heel cup provides maximum support, helping to align the walking pattern to naturally reduce the inward rolling of the ankle as you walk.

Key Feature: Biomechanical shape reduces strain on key areas while correcting gait

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Our Best Insoles for Morton's Neuroma

Sof Sole Airr Insoles

Our next two insoles deal with pain in the balls of the feet, as Morton's neuroma and metatarsalgia are similar issues. The Sof Sole Airr Insoles are made with soft and supportive gel forefoot pads which will help to prevent pain in the metatarsals and middle toes. These will be perfect for work boots or standing for long periods, while the Pedag Viva below are more suited to sporting use.

Key Feature: Gel pad at the forefoot relieves metatarsal and middle toe pain

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Best Insoles for Metatarsalgia

Pedag Viva Sport Insoles

Designed to relieve metatarsal pain in active users, the Pedag Viva Sport Insoles offer excellent cushioning combined with arch support. From arch pain to back pain to metatarsal pain, these insoles use their thousands of micro-air chambers design to provide great protection and reduce foot stress while the wearer is playing sports, or just going about their day.

Key Feature: Provide cushioning with thousands of air chambers for forefoot relief

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Best Thick Insoles for Height Increase and Comfort

Sorbothane Shock Stopper Double Strike Insoles

Whether to increase your height or make your shoes more comfortable, the Sorbothane Shock Stopper Double Strike Insoles are our top choice when thickness is key. With a thickness of 25mm at the heel and 7mm at the forefoot, these insoles are the best of both worlds, offering comfort, support and height. These insoles feature a heel cup at the rear for stability and ergonomic arch support, making them thick insoles that do it all.

Key Feature: Cradle the heel to properly align the foot and correct gait

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Best Insoles for Knee Pain

Superfeet Blue Active Insoles

Reducing knee pain requires proper alignment and cushioning, making the Superfeet Blue Active Insoles an ideal choice. These orthotics have been designed to help you move with comfort while alleviating the knee and back pain that can be caused by a lack of support and constant stress on your joints. Working to align the body and maximise shoe comfort, they're a great choice for a range of foot conditions that can cause or worsen knee pain.

Key Feature: Align the feet while cushioning to reduce stress on joints, including the knees

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Our Best Memory Foam Insoles

Pedag Magic Step Plus Memory Foam Arch Support Insoles

Few insole materials can reduce pressure and cushion impact like memory foam, and the Superfeet DMP Copper Colour Memory Foam Insoles are our favourite example. Combining memory foam cushioning with a biomechanical shape, these insoles provide great arch support and stability for a healthy walking pattern. The foam naturally moulds to your feet as you move, helping to keep pressure off problem areas like the heels and forefeet.

Key Feature: Cushions to reduce fatigue; ideal for heel and forefoot pain

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Best Insoles for Hiking Boots

Sidas 3Feet Activ Insoles for High Arches

If you're an active hiker and enjoy extended walks , you'll understand that any level of foot pain can disrupt your day. The Sidas 3Feet Activ Insoles for High Arches combat this problem by providing a soft gel heel pad to provide optimal cushioning and shock absorption. They prevent heel pain, rolling of the ankles and over-pronation, while their non-slip design prevents the pain and blisters that are associated with hiking.

Key Features: Flexible arch support prevents heel pain and blisters during long walks

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Best Insoles for Achilles Tendinitis

Powerstep Pinnacle Orthotic Insoles

Reducing pressure and strain on the Achilles tendon, the Powerstep Pinnacle Orthotic Insoles utilise a Powerstep Pinnacle 4 Step System to provide perfect balance between foot control, spring and cushioning. In reducing uneven balance, pressure and shape, they let your Achilles tendon to do its job without any unnecessary stress. These insoles will also cradle your foot while supporting you in the weaker areas for maximum comfort.

Key Features: Reduce stress on the Achilles while improving walking posture

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An Insole for Every Need

As we've hopefully demonstrated, insoles will vary in their attributes, and not every insole will fit every need. Our experts have put this list together to make choosing the perfect insoles for you as easy as possible, but we can't cover everything in one article. If you haven't found what you're looking for, we encourage you to browse our Top 5 Guide Section, filled with all of the insole guides that these choices are based on, helping you choose an insole, no matter your need.

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Shop Our Best Insoles

Sof Sole Plantar Fasciitis Orthotic Insoles for Women Pair of insoles for plantar fasciitis pain relief Comfortable solution for women with plantar fascia pain Relieves heel spur pain thanks to gel in the heel Fits most footwear types thanks to a ¾ length design    In stock now £11.74   (297) More info

Sof Sole Plantar Fasciitis Orthotic Insoles For Men Pair of insoles for plantar fasciitis pain relief Comfortable solution for men with plantar fascia pain Relieves heel spur pain thanks to gel in the heel Fits most footwear types thanks to a ¾ length design    In stock now £11.99   (252) More info

Powerstep Original Full Length Orthotic Insoles Strong pair of insoles featuring medical-grade support Deep heel cradle supports collapsed or weak arches Double layer and low profile casing ensures long lasting support Friction reducing top fabric enhances comfort    In stock now £25.95   (434) More info

Superfeet Green Performance Insoles The world's most popular insoles with a deep heel cup Crafted from shock absorbent foam for complete comfort Can be used in sports shoes, boots, flat shoes and more Superfeet 60 day money back guarantee    In stock now £28.95   (307) More info

Sorbothane Shock Stopper Double Strike Insoles Targeted Sorbothane protection with moulded heel cups and arch support Ideal for any activity where the forefoot and heel are subjected to impact Suitable for all sports, hiking, walking, leisure activities and everyday use In-built arch support prevents and alleviates arch pain and fallen arches    In stock now £15.19   (267) More info

Pedag Viva Leather Plantar Fasciitis Insoles Pair of high-quality leather insoles for a range of shoes Fantastic for dealing with plantar fasciitis Active carbon filter to reduce odour Lightweight and thin design for great comfort    In stock now £19.99   (34) More info

FootActive Workmate Insoles Provides cushioning and support for those on their feet all day Helps correct balance and stability, aiding the rest of the body Reduces strain on ligaments and muscles Minimises pain and discomfort    In stock now £17.95   (9) More info

Clearly Adjustable Leg Length Discrepancy Insole Combats leg length discrepancy where one leg is shorter than the other Fully adjustable in 1mm height increments Can elevate foot height and leg length by up to 18mm Perfect for use following knee replacement surgery    In stock now £49.99   (22) More info