Insoles for an overweight runner

The insole is the cheapest part of any trainer and this is quite often evident after a few miles on the road. For the lighter more nimble runner, they might never notice, but for your larger big boned runner, the best advice is to seek out a replacement or additional insole for your running shoe. Larger runners are much more likely to suffer with overpronation related problems.


Pronation Control

As a sufferer of heel spurs, midtarsal faults, and splayed forefoot. I use the Ortha Heel Sport insoles

You can normally get them in Boots the Chemist for around £23. They provide a rigid arch and a shaped heel cup. The rigid arch might not be for everyone but if you are suffering from, heel pain, shin splints, IBS, or sore arches in the mornings, I would recommend giving them a try!

Shock Absorbsion

Having tried may different types of running insole including the sorbothane full strike and double strike insoles, i can testify that the best shock absorbing insole i have ever used is the Sof Sole Performance Propel Gel Insole , its like "party feet" for men, and at a mere £3.99 (online) is by far one of the cheapest insoles on the market! Its low profile means that i can use it as an additional insole inside my running shoes. Upon putting your feet into the trainers the comfort is evident, from the involuntary "ooo, ahh" sound that you make. You might need to trim it a bit to get it "just right" but boy what a difference it makes! I don't tend to use these in my running shoes very often on account of the lack of pronation support.