Base
The Foot Skeleton is the Architectural Foundation
If the foundation of an old wooden house is eaten away by termites and the house leans, the doors and windows may become poorly constructed, leading to drafts. Use gap tape as an emergency
Bipedal humans are just like buildings, and misalignment or distortion of the leg skeleton can lead to problems with the construction of the knees, hips, shoulders, neck, etc.Gap tape cannot be used for first aid.
Humans unconsciously sense misalignment or distortion in their knees, hips, etc., and their muscles work hard to correct it. This is thought to be the cause of muscle tension and stiffness.
Although it is important to treat the tension and stiffness of the muscles (fascia), we recommend that you first correct (restore) the foot skeleton.
If the foundation is the reason for the poor construction of your house, fix the foundation first. If the foundation is repaired, the deteriorated construction should automatically return to its original state.
The same goes for humans. Podiatrists who specialize in treating the feet are active in Europe and America.
Custom Insole
Why do we recommend custom insoles?
Insoles often seem to be divided into three types.
- Type that maintains the current foot shape
- A type that corrects the shape of the foot by lifting the arch of the flat foot and creating an arch.
- This is the type of superfeet custom insole that restores foot function.
Superfeet is an insole designed and developed by an American podiatrist that targets bones and joints.
By guiding the joint on the heel side of the foot to the correct state, it restores the original function lost due to skeletal misalignment, and is effective in preventing and improving disorders affecting the knees, lower back, and hip joints.
It provides support for all kinds of sports, school extracurricular activities, standing work, heavy lifting, walking training rehabilitation, etc., regardless of age or situation.
Palfield is the only company in Ehime Prefecture that can make custom insoles among Superfeet.
Enjoy a more comfortable active life with Super Feet, which is ideal for you based on your foot structure.
Expected effect
Creating the correct form
Reduces foot fatigue
Reducing fall risk
Eliminating knee pain
Prevention and mitigation of injuries and breakdowns
Improved performance
Important functions of the foot skeleton
The foot skeleton is made up of 26 (28) bones.
The biggest feature is that the skeletal structure of the foot (from the ankle down) allows it to absorb shock and, conversely, to rebound from it.
Humans switch between these contradictory functions at exquisite timing when walking and running.
Human beings who walk on two legs constantly put stress on their legs while defying gravity.
This causes misalignment and distortion of the foot skeleton. Some people cover up the gap and distortion with muscle strength, etc.
As long as the skin is covered, you won’t feel any stress such as pain or stiffness.
However, due to excessive exercise and aging, the support power of muscles decreases, causing various types of stress (such as pain).
By restoring misalignments and distortions in the foot skeleton, it is hoped that the balance of the entire body will be restored and various stresses will be relieved.
Superfeet custom insole is an insole born from podiatric medicine.
Flowchart
Superfeet insole creation process
- 1simple counselingApproximately 10 minutes
- 2Measuring pressure with foot navigationIncluding foot shape and size: Approximately 5 minutes
- 3Determining the basic size of custom insole through load testing
The type of custom insole is determined by the intended use (application).
custom black
Suitable for a variety of shoes, from sports shoes to casual shoes and working shoes.
It is especially recommended for people who have foot problems such as bunions.14,520yen (tax included)
custom carbon
All seasons
Stabilizer containing carbon material provides unprecedented support and excellent shock absorption.
Firmly supports the foot skeleton (especially the heel).
A sport that involves a lot of lateral movements and STOP&GO. It is also recommended for people who have a habit of sprains.
22,220yen (tax included)
custom carbon
all season thin
The stabilizer containing carbon material has the same specifications as Custom Carbon All Season.
Best fit for tight shoes with little volume.
Recommended for a wide range of sports genres.
22,220yen (tax included)
- 4foot skeleton stretch5-10 minutes
If the range of motion of the ankle is insufficient, it will be difficult to reach a neutral position, so ankle stretching will help balance the energy in the foot.We input the neutral state of the foot skeleton into the custom insole as much as possible. (We do not make insoles with distorted bones)
- 5Heating (softening) the base custom insole stabilizer
- 6Sit down at the fit center (no-load production table) and start molding.
Superfeet insoles are created without any load.
When you put your feet on a heated base sole while standing and put your weight on it, your foot skeleton changes. In this state, the insole remembers the shape of the deformed foot skeleton.
In 1976, he developed the technique of molding using a vacuum method and a manual technique to ensure a correct foot skeleton without any load, and it was the world’s first patented technology.
- 7take the correct foot shape7-8 minutes with both legs
A heated stabilizer is pasted on the insole base to guide the foot skeleton into a neutral position, the insole is placed together, a plastic bag is placed over the insole, the air inside is removed using a vacuum pump, and the shape of the foot is taken. - 8Fitting to your shoes
Custom insoles are made to fit your foot and are fitted to your shoe.Typical insoles (shoe inserts) are almost completely fixed inside the shoe.
The Superfeet custom insole is fitted so that it moves subtly within the shoe.
Custom insoles are like glasses. It’s like correcting 0.5 visual acuity to 1.2 visual acuity. Even if his visual acuity is reduced to 1.2, the effect will not be achieved if his glasses become misaligned.
The same goes for insoles; even if you improve the performance of the deteriorated foot skeleton, it will be useless if the insoles become misaligned.
Therefore, the Superfeet custom insole is set so that when force is applied to the foot, the insole and foot move as one, rather than the foot shifting on the insole.
- 9Load test by placing your foot on the completed insole
We will physically check the condition of the completed custom insole.
- 10Set up the insole and try walking
- 11Explaining precautions after using insoles
You will be able to walk with a different range of motion of your leg skeleton than before. However, the muscles remember the state of walking up until now.This changes to the correct movement of the muscles of the foot skeleton. Therefore, even though you have your own JUSTFIT custom insole, you may feel discomfort temporarily or for 4 to 5 days (the number of days the discomfort remains varies depending on the individual).
Intuitively, if a person has a posture where the right shoulder is lowered, if the shoulders are visually balanced, the left shoulder will feel lowered. It’s a similar feeling of discomfort.
Frequently asked custom insole questions
Q and A
What effects do custom insoles have?
Custom insoles are like glasses. When our eyesight deteriorates, we get tired easily, we develop presbyopia, or our left and right vision becomes unbalanced, we use glasses or contact lenses to maintain and improve the quality of our daily lives.
Custom insoles have the role of correcting decreased foot function and lost balance.
Can anyone use custom insoles?
Superfeet custom insole is based on the idea (theory) of returning the collapsed skeleton to its original state as much as possible, which is called normalization (reset theory). From everyday life to professional athletes, we can accommodate everyone.
How durable are custom insoles?
Durability varies depending on purpose and frequency of use. Please consult us when creating insoles. The recommended period for inspection is approximately one year.
The stabilizer of Superfeet Custom Insole is made of resin or resin containing carbon.
Superfeet Custom Insole is an insole that approaches the skeleton and joints, so it uses a stabilizer made of a slightly harder material. There are various types available depending on the purpose of use, so please feel free to contact us.
How long does it take to make custom insoles?
If it is your first time, it will take about 60 minutes as there will be counseling and explanations. If you are a repeat customer, please make a reservation and it will be completed in 40 to 50 minutes. Please make a reservation using the reservation system.
Can any type of shoes benefit from custom insoles?
If your shoes are old and have damage such as the soles being worn out, even if you make custom insoles, they may not be as effective as they should be. If possible, we recommend installing insoles in relatively new shoes.
Can custom insoles be used for multiple shoes?
You can use any shoes of the same type.
However, I don’t think it would be possible to use a custom insole made for pumps on sneakers because the shape is too different.
In addition, for highly specialized shoes such as those used for competitions, or shoes where foot function is important, we recommend creating a custom insole specifically for the specific shoe.
Can you make custom insoles using my own shoes?
Yes, we will make them to match your existing shoes.
We make many custom insoles for shoes that are not sold at our store, such as golf shoes, cycling shoes, ski boots, snowboard shoes, tennis shoes, and badminton shoes.
It is also used by professional athletes and students involved in club activities.
We also have a track record of creating products based on referrals from doctors and physical therapists.
What is the difference between ready-made insoles and custom insoles?
For example, the trim type (ready-made) of Superfeet insoles is created based on a huge database of feet.
Of course, you can expect great results, but since it is a uniform product based on a database, the left and right shapes are symmetrical, as if reflected in a mirror.
However, humans are made asymmetrically, and the right and left feet are not exactly the same.
By making the Superfeet custom insole separately for the right foot and left foot, it can be expected to prevent compensatory functions that try to compensate for power loss on the left and right sides.
Example of shoes with custom insoles
I set it on shoes like this
Sports edition
- running shoes
- Citizen runner/high school club activities
- track and field shoes
- Middle and long distance, race walking, etc.
- track and field spike shoes
- High school club activities such as 100m, 200m, hurdles, etc.
- tennis shoes
- Famous private high school club activities, rigid junior high school club activities, general
- baseball spike shoes
- High school club activities / club team junior high school students
- badminton shoes
- general
- softball spike shoes
- Famous private high school club activities/junior high school club activities
- cycling shoes
- Pro rider/citizen team
- golf shoes
- Tournament Pro/Lesson Pro/Famous Private Universities/General
- soccer shoes
- High school club activities, professional youth team, futsal
- volleyball shoes
- Famous private junior high school club activities/general soft volleyball
- boat racing shoes
- Boots for boat racers
- rowing shoes
- Double Skull National University
- ski boots
- general
- snowboard boots
- For the general public/competitor
- trekking shoes
- Light trekking/backpacking
- basketball shoes
- B League players, student club activities, general club teams
- dance shoes
- dance performance
Work edition
- Safety boots
- Occupations where safety shoes are required by law
- business shoes
- Occupations that generally require suits
- pumps
- Shoes specified by financial institutions, etc.
- Jikatabi with spikes
- forestry
- nurse shoes
- Other medical workers
- rubber boots
- Eating and drinking/food processing including cook shoes
- half boots
- Self-Defense Forces, Firefighters, Riot Police, Rescue Team
Daily life edition
- walking shoes
- insole walking shoes
- MBT shoes
- Preventing back pain, improving posture, improving walking metabolism