Foot orthotics, such as medi® insoles / foot Supports offer effective treatment for many conditions including:
The body works together as a chain of muscles, ligaments and bones. When one section is misaligned, it can affect other areas of the body too. Correct insoles have been shown to re-align/re-distribute the foot posture which has positive effects on knees, hips and even the lower back/spine.
Each of the medi® insoles/foot supports are made up from several layers each designed, engineered, and manufactured in Germany to treat individual conditions. Attention to detail is second to none. As you can see from the video, each foot support is engineered with hand-crafted quality material using the latest manufacturing technology.
medi® insoles/foot supports are instantly comfortable (no breaking in required). Comfort, re-alignment, posture-affecting effects can be felt instantly. They are shaped to fit the majority of everyday footwear from ladies slip-on style shoe to men’s business shoes to trainers.
medi's Foot Support 'Comfort' is made up of 5 layers, designed and engineered for maximum comfort and pressure distribution. Suitable for people living with osteoarthritis, mild diabetic neuropathy and sensitive feet (with cushioning requirements).
medi's Foot Support 'Junior' is made up of several layers, designed and engineered specifically with children's growing feet requirements in mind. Offering arch support, correction and stabilisation, as well as durability.
medi's Foot Support for heel pain is made up of several layers, designed and engineered for maximum comfort in the heel area of the foot for targeted pain relief.
medi's Foot Support 'Active' is made up of several layers, designed and engineered to offer stability and targeted comfort zones across the entire foot. Ideal for people with fallen arches/flat feet.
medi's Foot Support 'Ballerinas pro' is made up of 8 layered parts, designed and engineered to be extra slim for the slip-on ladies’ shoe. This flexible but thin insole provides the ideal comfort with an integrated metatarsal pad to help distribute the pressure to the correct areas.
medi's Foot Support 'Business' is made up of 5 layers, designed and engineered to offer comfort and arch support with a hydrofresh™ top cover. The ‘Business pro’ version has an integrated metatarsal pad to help distribute the pressure correctly.
What is the Shore 'A' Durometer Hardness Scale and what's the relevance?
This Shore 'A' Durometer Hardness Scale establishes the degree of hardness of a material and is measured by a Shore Durometer. The Shore Hardness Scale is used to measure and classify the hardness/support of each of the layers used to make up our new range of insoles/foot supports.
When it comes to insoles - are softer insoles better?
Completely soft insoles are ineffective. medi® insoles provide a mix of supportive/harder layers and softer layers which work together to distribute the pressure of your feet whilst helping to correct your posture.
Do different insoles suit different shoe styles?
Yes, at medi, we offer insoles for different shoe styles such as ladies’ slip-on shoes, children’s shoes, leisure shoes, trainers, men’s business shoes and so on.
Should I remove my existing shoe’s inlay before putting in new medi® insoles?
It is recommended to remove your shoe’s inlay before inserting your new medi® insoles or your footwear will feel too tight and uncomfortable.
How do insoles help with pain?
The body works together as a chain of muscles, ligaments and bones. When one section is misaligned, it can affect other areas too. Correct insoles have been shown to re-align the foot posture which has positive effects on knees, hips and even the lower back/spine.
Can I move my insoles from one pair of shoes to another?
We recommend that the shoes you wear the most often have their own dedicated insoles to see the true effect of retraining your foot muscles, tendons and bones.
Please note the above descriptions are recommendations and do not replace a doctor’s or clinician's diagnosis or professional advice.