A fit for every shoe
For most pickleball shoes, Protalus recommends model T-100 Elite. For shoes with non-removable insoles or narrow widths, try the T-75. The benefits of using Protalus insoles over others are:
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Pick your regular size
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No need to trim
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Lasts up to a year
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Replaces your factory insoles
Why Protalus
Protalus keeps your ankle and heel in the proper position to mitigate the stress of repeated impact and reduce musculoskeletal fatigue even when you are moving.
Optimize Your body
When you are in proper alignment, your body is optimized for distributing pressure to the structures that can handle the load.
Bring Your Best
You swing your arm to hit the pickleball. The pickleball moves because of the kinetic energy that was transferred up through your body and the paddle. That kinetic energy is the power that you bring to the game.
If you're not properly aligned at the hindfoot (heel and ankle), there is a loss of kinetic energy as it travels up to your paddle. That means that the potential power you have is being diminished. Protalus corrects hindfoot alignment so that with every movement on the court, you're able to leverage more of that kinetic energy and increase your performance potential.
Feel Secure in Your Step
Protalus insoles have the deepest heel cups available in over-the-counter insoles. They help to keep your hindfoot within a safe range of motion. This means that you will experience more stability and have an increased sense of balance not just when standing but through your movements on the pickleball court as well. Motion matters and feeling confident in your step will not only potentially decrease your rate of injury but will also help with sudden stops and rapid changes of direction.
"Comfort is a natural byproduct of alignment, not simply cushion. While impact attenuation/cushioning is certainly an important function of shoewear...there is a significant amount of “cushioning” that naturally occurs through the various joints of the hindfoot and midfoot with weight bearing activity, particularly when anatomic alignment is optimized."
-Dr. Kirk McCullough, Orthopedic Surgeon