Hiking Boot Insoles

If you hike regularly, you may have taken the step to buy boots made just for hiking, but not all hiking boots are the same, and they come in a range of price points. However, even expensive hiking boots might not give you the support you need to have good body mechanics when hiking and avoid chronic pain or injury. Hiking boot insoles can be part of the solution to this common issue.

Do you need insoles for hiking?

Any hiking boots you buy will come with insoles from the factory, but if they are just a thin layer of fabric or are mostly flat and don't have a heel cup, they likely won't provide much support. Support is important so that you have a stable and secure step when you are hiking over uneven ground. Ill-fitting boots can cause other issues such as blisters, bunions, and hammer toes. You can address many of these problems by adding after-factory insoles to your hiking boots that have alignment technology, arch support, and help distribute pressure.

What are the best insoles for hiking boots?

We know that some insoles can affect how we walk and can help to prevent injury, even on even terrain. But not all insoles provide the same benefits. Hiking is an activity that has a high incidence of injury partially due to the uneven terrain and potential for fatigue. An insole that helps to keep your ankle in a neutral position as you navigate over changing terrain, while simultaneously providing arch support and distributing downward pressure will provide some of the basic conditions for injury prevention by allowing your feet to operate without misalignment or pressure adding to the problem. Look for insoles with alignment technology, some cushion, arch support, and pressure distribution, not just added cushion.

For Boots We Recommend

The T-Series offers the greatest degree of cushion and arch support, can help redistribute pressure, and allow for better overall alignment. It is ideal for daily wear in regular volume shoes such as walking shoes, athletic trainers, and work boots. The T-Series incorporates Protalus's patented alignment technology to provide the stability and comfort you need.