"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Why we love it: Designed for athletic shoes and sneakers, this two-time Good Housekeeping Fitness Award ...

Which orthotic inserts are best? If you have pain or discomfort in your feet or legs, adding orthotic inserts may help address these symptoms because they ease the pressure on your arch. While you can ...

It’s often said that the greatest evolutionary change was when homo sapiens evolved from quadrupedality to bipedality. Walking on two feet expelled far less energy, and freed up the hands and arms, ...

“When you’re walking, your shoe takes four times the force in body weight,” says Dana Canuso, DPM, podiatrist and founder of Dr. Canuso Skincare for Feet. “So if you weigh 200 pounds, your shoes are ...

April 9 -- (HealthDay News) -- Orthotics are prescription inserts worn in the shoes to help correct a deformity or problem with the foot. For example, the devices can help many people with flat feet ...

Cushioned insoles can provide essential foot support, helping to relieve general foot pain and reducing discomfort from walking or standing for long periods. If you're looking for a new pair to ease ...

Mass-produced shoe inserts available on drugstore shelves and customized orthotics may not work for plantar heel pain, a research review suggests. Plantar heel pain is one of the most common foot ...

This market expansion is primarily attributed to an increase in consumer knowledge of the health advantages of shoe inserts. Increased foot and posture-related issues, as well as a growth in the ...