Top 3 High Arch Insoles: Solutions for Common Foot Problems
, by Chiappetta Shoes , 8 min reading time
If you find yourself making noise walking barefoot at night—almost like you're “shaking the chandeliers”—it might be a sign you have a super high arch. Having the right orthotic insole can make a huge difference in daily comfort and foot health. Let’s break down the three best high arch inserts and how they help address common foot concerns, as recommended by
Tony Chiappetta, Certified Pedorthist.
Tony's Top 3 High Arch Insoles
Birkenstock® Blue Footbed
Key Features:
• Over-the-counter insert
• Highly compressed, super-thin cork material
• Exceptionally long-lasting
• Suitable for high to medium-low arches
How it Helps:
The Birkenstock Blue Footbed is Tony Chiappetta’s “absolute favorite orthotic”. Its thin and compressed cork offers excellent arch support without excessive bulk, making it ideal for those suffering from foot fatigue and instability. Its material contours to your foot, offering resilience and long-term support for various arch heights, thus combating problems like heel pain and plantar fasciitis often associated with high arches.
Currex® Active Pro High Arch
Key Features:
• Comes in high, medium, and low arch support settings
• Decoupled insert: plastic core acts as a floating support
• Flexible mid-section with less rigidity at heel and forefoot
How it Helps:
Curex inserts provide customizable support, ensuring a fit that targets your specific arch type. The unique floating plastic core offers extra support down the midfoot, counteracting the tendency for high arches to lack stability. At the same time, the flexibility up front and at the heel prevents discomfort and rigidity, reducing pain from conditions like arch strain and metatarsalgia (forefoot pain)
PowerStep® Pinnacle
Key Features:
• Full plastic core for enhanced structure
• Soft foam top layer• Standard 5mm thickness fits most athletic and casual shoes
• Extra control in the rearfoot
How it Helps:
The PowerStep Pinnacle combines firmness and cushion, delivering rearfoot control and stability without sacrificing comfort. This is particularly beneficial for managing issues like overpronation, ankle instability, and plantar fasciitis. The plastic core acts as a corrective element, helping realign your gait and mitigate pressure points that high-arched feet often encounter.
All three insoles are long-lasting (up to one year), offered at reasonable price points, and designed as over-the-counter solutions for people who need reliable, everyday support. They not only improve comfort but also actively address the biomechanical issues that commonly trouble high-arched feet. You can find these and other great solutions at Chiappetta Shoes, where our mission is always to be your first step in solving foot pain.
Chiappetta Custom Orthotics
If you're looking for the perfect fit, feel, and support, Chiappetta Shoes offers custom-crafted orthotics that have helped hundreds of our customers with relieving their foot pain and increasing mobility. If you would like to learn more about out custom orthotics, schedule and appointment with one of our in-house Pedorthists by clicking the link below.
Our Custom Orthotic Process
If you're looking for lasting foot pain relief in Wisconsin, custom orthotics from Chiappetta Shoes can make all the difference. While over-the-counter insoles work well for many people, custom orthotics are designed specifically for your feet, providing personalized support that improves comfort, alignment, and mobility. Whether you're experiencing plantar fasciitis, heel pain, arch pain, knee discomfort, or general foot fatigue, our Certified Pedorthists create custom solutions that help you stay active and pain-free.
Our custom orthotics process begins with a comprehensive consultation. During your appointment, one of our Certified Pedorthists will discuss your foot pain, medical history, lifestyle, daily activities, and the types of shoes you wear most often. Understanding how your feet function throughout the day helps us determine whether custom orthotics or supportive insoles are the best solution for your needs.
Next, we perform a detailed biomechanical evaluation of your feet. We assess your arch type, foot structure, gait, alignment, and pressure distribution while standing and walking. This evaluation allows us to identify the underlying causes of foot pain and determine how custom orthotics can improve the way your feet move and support your body.
Once the evaluation is complete, we take an accurate mold of your feet. This mold captures the unique shape and positioning of your feet, allowing us to fabricate custom orthotics that are built exclusively for you. Unlike generic insoles, custom orthotics are designed to address your individual biomechanics, providing targeted support that reduces stress on your feet, ankles, knees, hips, and lower back.
Your orthotics are then expertly manufactured using durable, high-quality materials selected to match your activity level and footwear. Whether you need orthotics for athletic shoes, work boots, casual footwear, or everyday walking shoes, every pair is designed to deliver exceptional comfort, stability, and long-term foot pain relief.
When your custom orthotics are finished, you'll return to Chiappetta Shoes for a professional fitting. We ensure your orthotics fit correctly in your shoes and make any necessary adjustments for maximum comfort and performance. We'll also provide guidance on breaking in your orthotics, caring for them properly, and knowing when it's time for replacement.
For more than a century, Chiappetta Shoes has helped customers throughout Wisconsin find the right footwear, insoles, and custom orthotics for healthier, more comfortable feet. Our personalized approach combines expert evaluation with industry-leading orthotic technology to provide effective, long-lasting foot pain relief. Whether you need supportive insoles or fully custom orthotics, our team is committed to helping you take every step in comfort.
