The Best Insoles For Heel Pain
Given how much time we spend on our feet, it’s not surprising how common heel pain is. And it can range from tenderness to severe pain that causes difficulties walking. But the right insoles can take the pressure off your heels and give your feet the support they need.
What causes heel pain?
Heel pain is a broad term that encompasses everything from discomfort due to unsupportive shoes to health conditions. Here are some common foot conditions that can lead to heel pain:
- Plantar fasciitis: The most common cause of heel pain. It happens when the plantar fascia, the band of tissue that runs from the heel to the foot, overstretches or tears and causes inflammation.
- Heel spur: If it’s left untreated, chronic plantar fasciitis can lead to bony growths called heel spurs. The spur itself usually isn’t painful, but the resulting inflammation can be.
- Bursitis: A condition where the fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that cushions the joints swell, usually caused by overuse or excess pressure on the bursa.
- Achilles tendinitis: An overuse injury common in athletes that causes swelling, stiffness, and pain at the back of the heel.
There are also some simple, everyday causes of heel pain. Shoes that lack adequate support can cause pain throughout the foot, and insufficient padding can put extra strain on the heels when walking. An abnormal gait connected to poor posture or shuffling steps can also lead to heel problems because body weight is not evenly distributed throughout the foot. Long days walking and standing often result in overuse injuries and excess pressure on the heels.
The benefits of insoles for heel pain
All shoes are made the same, but our feet aren’t. Some people have a high arch, while others have flat feet and overpronate. Many people also strain their feet standing at work all day. These issues can affect more than just the feet, leading to ankle and knee issues and even back problems over time. What’s the solution?
Insoles with custom arch support provide the cushioned heel support you’ve been looking for. Fulton insoles are made to mold to the unique shape of your foot, evenly distributing your weight across your foot and alleviating excess pressure along the plantar fascia. They also help keep your feet and ankles properly aligned to correct supination.
Our natural cork material acts as a shock absorber, taking the pressure off during high-impact activities. The benefits of Fulton insoles extend up the kinetic chain, or the other joints and body parts involved in movements like walking and running. With a realigned gait and proper support, you’ll enter a new age of comfort.

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Finally something that works!
I have shoeboxes full of the various insoles and custom orthotics I've tried over the years. The Classic Insole took a couple days to get formed to my foot but my foot pain is finally gone and my shoes are super comfy!
Bob
Better than custom orthotics
Yes, you need to break them in so that they can form to your foot/gait/body type, but with a small investment in time, you will get an absolutely awesome pair of replacement insoles. I won’t say these are the last insoles that I will ever buy, but I will say they are the last BRAND!
Edward
Game changing
As someone with flat feet, I've struggled with insoles because they are either cheap and poorly made or incredibly expensive. Fulton Insoles are affordable and work beautifully, perfectly molding to my foot while giving me the support I need.
Perri
Great all-purpose insoles, less foot pain
I had serious foot pain and bought Fulton insoles on a whim, thinking they might help. I brought them to my orthopedic doctor, and he told me that they were 1) the best he has seen on the market and 2) if I wore them in my running shoes every day, my foot pain would go away, as it was due to unsupported arches. My foot pain is gone, I'm back to running, and my feet feel amazing.
Matt
Medical-Quality Insoles
Fulton insoles are as good as medical-grade orthotics, without the hefty price tag and doctor visits. As someone who has tried multiple types of insoles including doctor-prescribed inserts, I can say without a doubt that these are my new favorite pair.
Devin
Finally something that works!
I have shoeboxes full of the various insoles and custom orthotics I've tried over the years. The Classic Insole took a couple days to get formed to my foot but my foot pain is finally gone and my shoes are super comfy!
Bob
Better than custom orthotics
Yes, you need to break them in so that they can form to your foot/gait/body type, but with a small investment in time, you will get an absolutely awesome pair of replacement insoles. I won’t say these are the last insoles that I will ever buy, but I will say they are the last BRAND!
Edward
Game changing
As someone with flat feet, I've struggled with insoles because they are either cheap and poorly made or incredibly expensive. Fulton Insoles are affordable and work beautifully, perfectly molding to my foot while giving me the support I need.
Perri
Great all-purpose insoles, less foot pain
I had serious foot pain and bought Fulton insoles on a whim, thinking they might help. I brought them to my orthopedic doctor, and he told me that they were 1) the best he has seen on the market and 2) if I wore them in my running shoes every day, my foot pain would go away, as it was due to unsupported arches. My foot pain is gone, I'm back to running, and my feet feel amazing.
Matt
Medical-Quality Insoles
Fulton insoles are as good as medical-grade orthotics, without the hefty price tag and doctor visits. As someone who has tried multiple types of insoles including doctor-prescribed inserts, I can say without a doubt that these are my new favorite pair.
Devin