Balance · Stability · On your feet all day
Insoles for seniors — steadier footing, from the first step to the last
Balance and stability are the whole ballgame as we get older. Springbak® Springsoles are 3/32 of an inch of the most resilient material in the world. Try them untrimmed first: under a removable liner, or under a lightly glued one only if it releases cleanly — if it tears, stretches or resists, leave it and put the Springsole on top, lying completely flat. In force plate testing at Weber State University, it took more than twice the force to push a person off the plate while standing on Springsoles as it did without them.
The force plate study
More than twice the force to displace a standing subject
Springbak® Springsoles were tested on a force plate at Weber State University. Standing on Springsoles, it took more than twice the force to displace the subject off the plate than it did standing in the same shoes without them. What was measured was standing resistance to displacement. Everyday standing — at the sink, in a line — and wearing them in your usual shoes are intended applications of that result; walking, turning, curbs and balance during movement were not tested.
“Our department sponsored a strength and stability study at the Weber State University human performance lab. After reviewing the force plate data, showing it took more than twice the force to push off the subjects off the force plate when standing on Springsoles, we have to conclude there is significant strength increase to individuals utilizing Springsoles.”
Howard Gray's "strength increase" is his attributed conclusion from the force-plate data, not a separate strength measurement. Springsoles are 3/32 of an inch thick and covered by four U.S. patents — the first patents ever issued for performance-enhancing shoe components. Read the four U.S. patents and the Weber State force plate balance and stability study.
See the technology and patentsForce-Plate Stability Study
Weber State force-plate testing found that more than twice the force was required to displace a person standing on Springsoles compared with standing without them.
This was a standing resistance-to-displacement measurement. It did not directly measure walking stability, gait, fall prevention, fall risk, pain, fatigue, strength improvement, or performance during movement.
Results are from the force-plate testing described in U.S. Patent No. 6,589,630 B1. Individual results vary.
What a day on your feet actually asks of you
- Standing, walking and household hours on hard floors that give nothing back
- Balance and stability that need every bit of help underfoot
- Uneven ground — curbs, driveways, grass, gravel, wet tile
- Tired feet and legs by late afternoon, which is when footing gets least sure
Why Springsoles fit seniors
More than twice the force to displace you
In force plate testing conducted at Weber State University, it took more than twice the force to push a person off the force plate while standing on Springsoles as it did without them. That is a measured stability difference, standing still, in your own shoes.
Designed to return energy
Springsoles are made from 1,4-polybutadiene, a highly resilient material designed to compress under each step and return toward its shape. Energy return is the material's intended function; reduced fatigue or soreness has not been measured. Some customers report their feet feel different at the end of a long day — those are personal observations.
Only 3/32 of an inch thick
For walking shoes, sneakers or work shoes: try it untrimmed, under a removable liner — or under a lightly glued one only if it releases cleanly. If the liner tears, stretches, deforms or resists, leave it in place and put the Springsole on top. Confirm it lies completely flat. If you wear a prescribed orthotic, ask the clinician who prescribed it first.
Four U.S. patents
Springbak® holds the first U.S. patents ever issued for performance-enhancing shoe components. The same patented material seniors stand on is what athletes compete on.
Putting them in the shoes you already wear
- Try the Springsole without trimming first.
- If the factory liner is removable, remove it and place the Springsole underneath it.
- If the liner is lightly glued, gently pull to see whether it releases cleanly. If it does, place the Springsole underneath it.
- If the liner begins to tear, stretch, deform, or resist removal, stop and leave it in place. Put the Springsole on top instead.
- Never force out a firmly bonded or stitched liner.
- Trim only if needed for a flat fit, starting at the toe/forefoot and removing a very small amount at a time.
- Do not trim the heel and do not unnecessarily narrow the sides.
- Recheck the fit after every small trim.
- If you wear a prescribed orthotic, follow the same liner rule and ask your clinician before adding a layer.
- Put a pair in each of the shoes you actually wear all day, so your footing feels the same in every pair.
Springbak® Challenge
The trunk and core twist test
Turning is where footing gets tested — reaching into a cupboard, backing out of the driveway, looking behind you on a walk. This is the core-rotation half of the Springbak® Challenge, and it takes about a minute in your own kitchen. Nothing to measure, nothing to jump.
Test your core rotation
- Stand comfortably with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your feet planted and face straight ahead.
- Extend your arms in front of you, or cross them over your chest.
- Slowly rotate your upper body as far as is comfortable — without moving your feet.
- Note your finishing position: a spot on the wall, a piece of furniture, a mark on the floor.
- Insert your Springbak® Springsoles and repeat the exact same movement.
- Compare your comfort, balance, control and range of rotation.
Do not force the movement, and steady yourself near a counter or a chair back if you like. The purpose is to compare how your body feels and moves under the same conditions — not to reach further than is comfortable.
Score your result
Take the test, then rate the second attempt against the first to get your Springbak® Challenge score.
Turn. Control. Compare. Feel what Springbak® does beneath your foundation.
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FAQ
Springsoles for seniors — questions we get most
Comparing options for yourself or a family member? See the full best insoles for seniors FAQ.
Do Springsoles help with balance and stability for seniors?
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Force plate testing at Weber State University found it took more than twice the force to displace a person standing on Springsoles compared with standing without them. That is why balance and stability are the two things seniors tell us about most.
Are these good insoles for standing on your feet all day?
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Many people wear them for long days on their feet. Springsoles are a thin 3/32-inch layer of resilient material designed to compress and return toward its shape with each step — that energy return is the intended material function, not a measured fatigue result. Some customers report feeling less worn out by the end of the day; those are personal observations, and the force-plate test did not measure energy return or fatigue.
Will they fit in my existing walking shoes?
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If you are looking for insoles for walking that keep your current shoes, the 3/32-inch layer fits many walking shoes, sneakers, work shoes and boots — confirm the fit in your own pair. Try it untrimmed first. If the factory liner is removable, try the Springsole underneath it. If the liner is lightly glued, remove it only if it releases cleanly with gentle, steady pressure; if it tears, stretches, deforms or resists removal, stop and leave it in place, and put the Springsole on top. Confirm it lies completely flat.
Can I use Springsoles with my orthotics?
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If you wear a prescribed orthotic, ask the clinician who prescribed it before adding any layer or changing its placement. Do not alter or remove a prescribed device without their guidance. Only once your clinician approves, follow the normal installation guide on this page.
Are they comfortable for arthritis or sore feet?
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Springsoles are not a medical device and have not been shown on this page to treat arthritis, pain, or knee or hip conditions. They are a thin 3/32-inch resilient layer used in your everyday shoes. Some customers report a comfort difference — those are personal observations, not measured medical outcomes. For arthritis, persistent pain, prescribed orthotics or any specific medical condition, consult a qualified clinician.
What size should I order and what do they cost?
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Choose the range that covers your shoe size. US men's: 6/7, 8/9, 10/11. US women's: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12. EU: 38/40, 41/42, 43/45. UK: 5/6, 7/8, 9/10. Try it untrimmed first. Trim only if needed for a flat fit, removing very small amounts from the toe or forefoot and rechecking after each trim. Never trim the heel and do not unnecessarily narrow the sides. For the current price, use the View current price link or the size selector in the cart section of this page.
What should I look for when comparing the best insoles for seniors?
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Whether you are shopping for senior insoles or insoles for elderly family members, compare features you can check: thickness (Springsoles are 3/32 of an inch), whether they work with the shoes and liners you already wear, how installation and trimming work, what the material is (1,4-polybutadiene), and whether they lie flat in your own shoes. When comparing products marketed as balance insoles or stability insoles, distinguish standing-test evidence from claims about walking or fall prevention. The Weber State test measured standing resistance to displacement only.
Do seniors use them for pickleball, golf and walking?
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Constantly. The same pair works for a pickleball morning, a round of golf and the rest of the day on your feet.
Where to go next
Pickleball insoles
The court sport seniors play most — split-steps, kitchen resets and hours on concrete.
Read the pickleball pageGolf insoles
Steadier base through the swing and 18 holes of walking on uneven ground.
Read the golf pageHow Springsoles work
The 3/32-inch profile, 1,4-polybutadiene resilience and the four U.S. patents.
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Springbak® — MADE IN THE USA. Springsoles are not a medical device and are not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any condition. Individual results vary.
Still working, or on your feet all day at home?
The same thin resilient layer, designed to return energy, is intended for a shift on concrete or a day on tile floors; fatigue benefits have not been measured. See insoles for standing all day for hard-floor fatigue, work shoes and boots.