FP Insoles product collection - Buying Guide

Welcome to the ultimate Buying Guide designed to help you explore the complete range of FP Insoles, featuring exceptional support, comfort, and shock absorption tailored to your exact needs and activities.

Choosing the Right Insoles: A Comprehensive Buying Guide

FP Insoles are designed to provide exceptional support, comfort, and shock absorption, catering to various needs and activities. Here’s a comprehensive guide on each type, their technologies, and benefits to help you navigate our Shop Insoles collection effectively. For more details on sizing standards and foot mechanics, you can also review expert guidelines provided by external footwear resources like the Foot Health Facts portal.

Types of FP Insoles

Gamechangers Custom Orthotics

  • Features: Heat moldable to your foot and shoe. Contains Footprint Insole Technology with an inner arch chamber that activates and expands in the oven, shaping 3-dimensionally to your foot.
  • Thickness: 7mm in the heel, 5mm in the toe.
  • Benefits: Custom fit for maximum support and comfort, similar to a doctor’s orthotic from a lab.
  • Ideal For: Individuals with flat feet and low arches, needing personalized support.

Gamechangers Pro Model

  • Features: Quantum Heel Technology with a 3D firm heel support structure. Heat moldable.
  • Thickness: 7mm in the heel, 5mm in the toe.
  • Benefits: Superior heel and ankle stability, offering support beyond what lab-made custom orthotics can provide.
  • Ideal For: Professional athletes and serious skateboarders.

Kingfoam Orthotics

  • Features: Customization in the arch with Dynamic Non-Newtonian Arch Core Technology, which constantly adapts to each step and stance. Reacts to each step, adjusting for walking, running, or standing. No heating required.
  • Thickness Options: Standard (7mm heel, 5mm toe), Elite (10mm heel, 5mm toe), Pro (13mm heel, 6mm toe with a deep heel cup for ankle stability).
  • Latest with FluidX Arch Technology: Uses non-Newtonian fluid for maximum comfort and impact absorption, making them suitable for sports.
  • Benefits: Customizable arch support, excellent for various activities.
  • Ideal For: Those needing arch support, athletes, and individuals with different arch types.

Kingfoam and Kingfoam Elite Insoles

  • Kingfoam Insoles: Thickness Options (3mm, 5mm, 7mm). Flat design with zero drop.
  • Kingfoam Elite: Low (5mm heel, 3mm toe), Mid (7mm heel, 5mm toe), High (10mm heel, 5mm toe).
  • Benefits: Superior impact absorption, ideal for those who don’t need arch support.
  • Ideal For: Barefoot runners, individuals with high arches, and those preferring minimalistic insoles.

Performance Classes: Everyday Comfort and Sports Gel

FP Insoles are categorized into two performance classes:

  • Everyday Comfort (Includes: Everyday Comfort Gamechangers, Kingfoam Elite Insoles, Kingfoam Insoles, Gamechangers Pro Insoles, Kingfoam Orthotics): Designed for all-day wear and light to moderate sports, providing comfort and support for prolonged use. Ideal for people on their feet all day.
  • Sports Gel (Includes: Gamechangers Pro, Gamechangers Elite, Kingfoam Elite Insoles, Kingfoam Insoles): Utilizes the latest materials with a lower compression rate for faster response during sports. Maintains consistent performance in all temperatures for maximum shock and impact protection. Ideal for extreme sports athletes and runners.

Shock Reduction Technologies

FP insoles employ three advanced shock reduction technologies:

  • Kingfoam Material: Absorbs 90% of shock energy, providing excellent impact protection.
  • FP Sports Gel: Offers a lower compression rate for a faster response during sports, maintaining consistent performance in all temperatures.
  • FluidX Non-Newtonian Fluid: Found in Kingfoam Orthotics, this fluid provides maximum comfort, adapts to various conditions, and performs well in all temperatures, making it suitable for sports.

Support Technologies

FP insoles utilize three distinct support technologies:

  • Footprint Insole Technology (Gamechangers): Contains an inner arch chamber that activates and expands in the oven, shaping 3-dimensionally to your foot, creating a custom orthotic similar to a doctor’s orthotic from a lab.
  • Dynamic Non-Newtonian Arch Core Technology (Kingfoam Orthotics): Constantly adapts to each step and stance, providing dynamic custom support.
  • Quantum Heel Technology (Gamechangers Pro): Offers a rigid supportive 3D heel cup that molds to any foot, providing firm custom support.

Summary & Next Steps

FP Insoles provide a range of options tailored to different needs and activities. Understanding the specific features and benefits from this Buying Guide will help you choose the right insole for your requirements. Don’t forget to check out our 100 video reviews to see real performance tests before making your final choice.

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Arch support typically isn't needed

ARCH SUPPORT IS RECOMMENDED

 

A low arch tends to roll inwards and “over pronates”. This leads to numerous alignment issues and joint soreness. All of our insoles absorb shock. Adding custom arch support is a great addition for those who

  • Stand/walk all day
  • Get sore knees hips and back

FLAT INSOLES ARE RECOMMENDED

 

A high arch tends to “Supinate” or roll outwards. Therefore Arch support has little or no effect and can worsen alignment issues. In this case a flat pure energy absorbing insole is best to relieve pressure off the heel and ball of the foot.

  • You have pressure problems on the forefoot and ball of foot
  • Tend to tweak or sprain your ankles

FAQ

  • A mid arched foot can get both flat or orthotic insoles
  • A flat foot can choose a simple flat insole if desired however we recommend custom orthotics.
  • Check your shoe’s stock insoles to determine how thick of an FP Insole you should choose.
  • Women’s sizing is determined by adding 2 to men’s size. EX. a men’s 4 is a women’s 6
  • In case of out of stock sizes, all Flat insoles can be trimmed down to any size while orthotics can only be trimmed down one full size


THICKNESS TIPS

Choose thickness which matches your shoe stock insoles.

  • Low profile (3.5mm): for dress shoes, some running shoes, roller skates and some snowboard boots
  • Mid profile (5mm): Fits in almost all shoes including cupsoles, running shoes, snowboard boots
  • Hi profile (7mm): Fits in vulcanized shoes (Classic rubber bottom sneakers) and most boots