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, and they go under the insole of the shoes you already wear. 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
Twice the force to knock you off balance
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. The finding held for athletes and for people simply standing — which is the situation seniors are in dozens of times a day at the sink, in a line, on a curb, or turning to reach something.
“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.”
That stability comes from the material, not from bulk. 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.
See the technology and patentsWhat 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.
Energy return on every step
Springsoles are made from 1,4-polybutadiene, one of the most resilient materials in the world. Instead of absorbing each step and holding it, the material returns a share of that energy into your next step — so a long day on your feet costs you less.
Only 3/32 of an inch thick
They slide under the insole already in your walking shoes, sneakers or work shoes. Nothing about your fit, your lacing or your orthotic support has to change.
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
- Lift the existing insole out of the shoe — walking shoes, sneakers, work shoes or house shoes all work.
- Lay the Springsole in flat, then set your original insole back on top of it.
- Trim the toe along your outline with scissors if the shoe is snug.
- If you wear a prescribed orthotic, the Springsole goes underneath it — your orthotic still does its job.
- 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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One pair per pair of shoes is what most people order — the walking shoes, the work shoes and the house shoes. Pick a size range below and it drops straight into your springbak.net cart, ready to check out.
FAQ
Springsoles for seniors — questions we get most
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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Yes. Hard floors return none of the energy you put into them. Springsoles are made from a highly resilient material that returns part of every step, which is what reduces the beat-up feeling by the end of a long day.
Will they fit in my existing walking shoes?
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At 3/32 of an inch they fit under the insole of nearly any shoe with a removable insole — walking shoes, sneakers, work shoes, boots. Your shoe still fits and laces the same.
Can I use Springsoles with my orthotics?
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Yes. Place the Springsole underneath your orthotic or insole. The orthotic keeps providing the support it was made for, and the Springsole adds the resilient layer beneath it.
Are they comfortable for arthritis or sore feet?
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Springsoles reduce the shock your feet, knees and hips absorb with each contact on hard surfaces. Many customers on their feet all day tell us that is the difference they notice first. Springsoles are not a medical device and do not treat any condition — ask your doctor about your specific situation.
What size should I order and what do they cost?
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Order your US men's or US women's size range and trim to fit. Each pair is $29.95 and made in the USA.
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.
See the technologyGet a pair
Pick your size and check out on springbak.net — $29.95, made in the USA.
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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.