What is a Gel Insole?
Gel insoles are simple inserts for footwear that enhance comfort as well as provide some much needed support for the feet, legs, and lower back. Purchased as a separate product from the footwear, the gel insole is often found at shoe stores as well as other types of retail outlets. Depending on the exact construction of the gel insole, the product may simply provide a cushion, or may also allow for a massaging effect while walking on the insole. Part of the value of insoles is that they help to provide support while walking. To a degree, any insole will absorb part of the natural impact that is involved with walking. A proper insole helps to minimize jarring that can make it harder for the muscles of the legs and lower back to keep the skeletal structure in proper alignment. Most shoes come with some type of cushioning insole, which may wear down over time. The gel insole helps to improve the degree of support to the muscles and bone structure that is provided by the conventional insol
