An insole has a heel support including a projection that presses and stimulates the tibial nerve and the medial sural cutaneous nerve, which are located in the proximity of the tuber calcanei of the foot. The insole corrects the shape of the arch of the sole and thus improves blood circulation.

A shoe insole having a substantially flat base layer and constructed in particular as a running shoe having an improved arch and heel support including, in addition to, the base layer, a resilient intermediate layer affixed to and overlying the rear portion of the base layer and adapted to conform to the foot having a cupped back for accommodating the heel and a side crown for accommodating the arch. The resilient layer is formed thicker at the cupped back to absorb maximum impact usually concen...

A reversible insole having a composite structure in which a base insole layer of resilient cushioning material has fabric bonded to its opposite surfaces. Protuberances extend from one surface so the insole may be worn as either a massaging insole or a comfort insole. The insole may be printed with a representation of a reflexology chart and protuberances located to massage selected areas of the foot. Apertures are provided for air circulation. In an alternate embodiment the protuberances are se...

A podiatric insole of the type having upper and lower flexible walls sealed about their edges to form an envelope containing a flowable cushioning material. The envelope has one or more slits extending inwardly from the medial side thereof in the region of the shank of the shoe to facilitate curvature of the medial side portion of the insole upwardly about the arch of the wearer.

A universally sized insole of a cushioned material having pattern markings printed therein for trimming to the appropriate size. Men's and women's size markings are oppositely displaced on the insole to minimize interference between the two to facilitate trimming.

An insole for general footwears or shoes, having a plurality of undulating tabs, substantially arranged transversely of the longitudinal axis of the sole, and defining a bearing surface for the foot sole.

A podiatric insole is disclosed comprising two layers of flexible material sealed along the outer edges thereof and provided with three substantially transverse walls to thereby provide a compartmentalized structure having four non-communicating compartments. Each of the compartments is provided with a liquid such as water and incorporates a unique volume of liquid per unit area of the compartment. Each of the compartments provides the proper cushioning for that portion of the foot which it supp...

An insole providing cushioning and control of foot motion. The insole includes a stability cradle and a number of pods on the underside of the insole core or base. Some of the pods have different material properties selected to help control foot motion.

A cushioned insole includes a top cushion, a Texon brand or similar insole support layer, and a cushion insert that establishes a cushioned insole forepart through its entire thickness. The cushioning is established with the cushion insert positioned through an open forepart of the Texon. The cushion insert may either be positioned against the top cushion overlaying the open Texon forepart, or extending through an open forepart of the top cushion.

Herein disclosed is an insole for use in a shoe, which comprises: a metallic core having at least its portion made of an amorphous metal sheet and shaped to match the sole of the shoe for preventing the shoe from being pricked; and a sheath enveloping the metallic core. The insole thus manufactured can enjoy the high prick-prevention and flexibility. When used in a shoe, the insole allows the shoe to bend well without any deterioration of the springy step. The insole is advantageous in its econo...